CancerCare

Address

275 Seventh Ave, 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10001

(800) 813-4673

http://www.cancercare.org

AKA:

AVONCares; The CancerCare Counseling Line

Description:

*Organization offers counseling, support groups, education, workshops, publications, financial assistance, co-pay assistance, and community programs
*Free short-term counseling from oncology social workers by phone or online
*Financial Assistance Program helps with treatment-related costs, such as transportation, home care and child care; funding available depends on diagnosis and location; to be eligible you must have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer, be in active treatment, be a U.S. citizen, and meet financial guidelines based on the federal poverty limit; to apply 1) call the Hopeline for a brief interview with a social worker; 2) documentation required is verification of income (tax return or check stub) or if no income, a letter of support from a friend or family member; 3) Client and Oncologist complete the application and mail, email, or fax competed application
*CancerCare!€™s financial assistance does not cover basic living expenses such as rent, mortgages, utility payments or food
*Online support groups use a password-protected message board format (not live chat) and are moderated by oncology social workers; groups are held for 15 weeks at a time, and group members must register to join
*Telephone support groups are held in weekly, regularly scheduled, one-hour sessions; English and Spanish groups available
*See CancerCare, Co-Payment Assistance Foundation program for more assistance with co-pays, chemotherapy, and targeted treatment drugs

Intake Process:

Call the Hopeline; Application may be required for some services

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English, Spanish

Eligibility:

Must have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer, be in active treatment, be a U.S. citizen, and meet financial guidelines based on the federal poverty limit

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

February 21, 2024

Geographies Served

  • Serves All Areas

Address Listings

Mailing

275 Seventh Ave, 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10001

Physical (Primary)

275 Seventh Ave, 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10001

Contacts

General Email

Primary Contact

info@cancercare.org

Phone Numbers

1. Hopeline

(800) 813-4673

Description

*Organization offers counseling, support groups, education, workshops, publications, financial assistance, co-pay assistance, and community programs

Hours

10AM-6PM M-Th; 10AM-5PM, F; Hopeline 9AM-7PM, M-Th; 9AM-5PM, F; Office

Required Documents

Verification of income (tax return or check stub) or if no income, a letter of support from a friend or family member

Eligibility

Must have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer, be in active treatment, be a U.S. citizen, and meet financial guidelines based on the federal poverty limit

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call the Hopeline for a brief interview with a social worker; Client and Oncologist each complete their section of the application and mail, email, or fax competed application

Languages

English, Spanish

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

All Areas

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

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Description

*Organization offers counseling, support groups, education, workshops, publications, financial assistance, co-pay assistance, and community programs *Free short-term counseling from oncology social workers by phone or online *Online support groups use a password-protected message board format (not live chat) and are moderated by oncology social workers; groups are held for 15 weeks at a time, and group members must register to join *Telephone support groups are held in weekly, regularly scheduled, one-hour sessions; English and Spanish groups available

Hours

10AM-6PM M-Th; 10AM-5PM, F; Hopeline 9AM-7PM, M-Th; 9AM-5PM, F; Office

Required Documents

Verification of income (tax return or check stub) or if no income, a letter of support from a friend or family member

Eligibility

Must have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer, be in active treatment, be a U.S. citizen, and meet financial guidelines based on the federal poverty limit

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call the Hopeline for a brief interview with a social worker; Client and Oncologist each complete their section of the application and mail, email, or fax competed application

Languages

English, Spanish

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

All Areas

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

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Description

*Online support groups use a password-protected message board format (not live chat) and are moderated by oncology social workers; groups are held for 15 weeks at a time, and group members must register to join *Telephone support groups are held in weekly, regularly scheduled, one-hour sessions; English and Spanish groups available

Hours

10AM-6PM M-Th; 10AM-5PM, F; Hopeline 9AM-7PM, M-Th; 9AM-5PM, F; Office

Required Documents

Verification of income (tax return or check stub) or if no income, a letter of support from a friend or family member

Eligibility

Must have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer, be in active treatment, be a U.S. citizen, and meet financial guidelines based on the federal poverty limit

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call the Hopeline for a brief interview with a social worker; Client and Oncologist each complete their section of the application and mail, email, or fax competed application

Languages

English, Spanish

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

All Areas

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PN-8100.3000) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

*Financial Assistance Program helps with treatment-related costs, such as transportation, home care and child care; funding available depends on diagnosis and location; to be eligible you must have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer, be in active treatment, be a U.S. citizen, and meet financial guidelines based on the federal poverty limit; to apply 1) call the Hopeline for a brief interview with a social worker; 2) documentation required is verification of income (tax return or check stub) or if no income, a letter of support from a friend or family member; 3) client and Oncologist each complete their section of the application and mail, email, or fax competed application *CancerCare’s financial assistance does not cover basic living expenses such as rent, mortgages, utility payments or food *See CancerCare, Co-Payment Assistance Foundation program for more assistance with co-pays, chemotherapy, and targeted treatment drugs

Hours

10AM-6PM M-Th; 10AM-5PM, F; Hopeline 9AM-7PM, M-Th; 9AM-5PM, F; Office

Required Documents

Verification of income (tax return or check stub) or if no income, a letter of support from a friend or family member

Eligibility

Must have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer, be in active treatment, be a U.S. citizen, and meet financial guidelines based on the federal poverty limit

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call the Hopeline for a brief interview with a social worker; Client and Oncologist each complete their section of the application and mail, email, or fax competed application

Languages

English, Spanish

Service Area

All Areas

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-5100.5000) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

*Organization offers counseling, support groups, education, workshops, publications, financial assistance, co-pay assistance, and community programs

Hours

10AM-6PM M-Th; 10AM-5PM, F; Hopeline 9AM-7PM, M-Th; 9AM-5PM, F; Office

Required Documents

Verification of income (tax return or check stub) or if no income, a letter of support from a friend or family member

Eligibility

Must have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer, be in active treatment, be a U.S. citizen, and meet financial guidelines based on the federal poverty limit

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call the Hopeline for a brief interview with a social worker; Client and Oncologist each complete their section of the application and mail, email, or fax competed application

Languages

English, Spanish

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

All Areas

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-3200.5000) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

*Financial Assistance Program helps with treatment-related costs, such as transportation, home care and child care; funding available depends on diagnosis and location; to be eligible you must have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer, be in active treatment, be a U.S. citizen, and meet financial guidelines based on the federal poverty limit; to apply 1) call the Hopeline for a brief interview with a social worker; 2) documentation required is verification of income (tax return or check stub) or if no income, a letter of support from a friend or family member; 3) client and Oncologist each complete their section of the application and mail, email, or fax competed application *CancerCare’s financial assistance does not cover basic living expenses such as rent, mortgages, utility payments or food *See CancerCare, Co-Payment Assistance Foundation program for more assistance with co-pays, chemotherapy, and targeted treatment drugs

Hours

10AM-6PM M-Th; 10AM-5PM, F; Hopeline 9AM-7PM, M-Th; 9AM-5PM, F; Office

Required Documents

Verification of income (tax return or check stub) or if no income, a letter of support from a friend or family member

Eligibility

Must have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer, be in active treatment, be a U.S. citizen, and meet financial guidelines based on the federal poverty limit

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call the Hopeline for a brief interview with a social worker; Client and Oncologist each complete their section of the application and mail, email, or fax competed application

Languages

English, Spanish

Service Area

All Areas

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-5100.6500) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

*Free short-term counseling from oncology social workers by phone or online

Hours

10AM-6PM M-Th; 10AM-5PM, F; Hopeline 9AM-7PM, M-Th; 9AM-5PM, F; Office

Required Documents

Verification of income (tax return or check stub) or if no income, a letter of support from a friend or family member

Eligibility

Must have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer, be in active treatment, be a U.S. citizen, and meet financial guidelines based on the federal poverty limit

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call the Hopeline for a brief interview with a social worker; Client and Oncologist each complete their section of the application and mail, email, or fax competed application

Languages

English, Spanish

Offered Outside of Physical Location

Yes

Service Area

All Areas

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

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