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
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275 Seventh Ave, 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10001
Physical (Primary)
275 Seventh Ave, 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10001
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