CancerCare
Address
275 Seventh Ave, 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10001
(800) 813-4673
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
Phone Numbers
1. Hopeline
(800) 813-4673
Services
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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
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
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
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
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 *CancerCareâs 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
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
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 *CancerCareâs 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
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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