Community Resources

There are many local and national organizations designed to specifically support people facing a cancer diagnosis. Below are some of the organizations and institutions Siteman trusts. Each organization has a team devoted to connecting you with the care you need. Resources are listed alphabetically.

American Cancer Society — cancer.org

A nationwide, community-based volunteer-based health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Learn about making treatment decisions, coping with side effects, handling financial matters, caregiving and living well after cancer.

 

American Cancer Society Road to Recovery Program – 1-800-227-2345

The Road to Recovery program provides free transportation for cancer patients wo are traveling for essential medical care related to a cancer diagnosis. Service is dependent on availability of divers in the patient’s area. This service for cancer-related appointments only; it can only be used for transportation to and from an appointment. At least 4 business days’ notice is required to request a ride. You must be able to walk to use this service.

 

Americans with Disabilities Act — ada.gov

The U.S. Department of Justice provides information about the Americans with Disabilities Act.

 

American Indian Cancer Foundation – https://americanindiancancer.org/

Supports innovative, community-based interventions that engage Native populations in the discovery of their own cancer best practices.

 

Barnes-Jewish HealthCare – 314-362-8400 or 855-362-8400

Please contact or call one of our financial representatives if you need help to pay your bill. Depending on your situation, you also may qualify for financial assistance. Financial assistance may include helping you apply for Medicaid, determining your eligibility for free health care services, and determining eligibility for a reduction in the amount you owe for some services.

 

Be The Match — bethematch.org

Be The Match is operated by the National Marrow Donor Program ® and manages the largest and most diverse marrow registry in the world.

 

CancerCare – https://www.cancercare.org/

Provides financial assistance for individuals who have a diagnosis of cancer confirmed by an oncology health care provider, be in active treatment for cancer, and meet eligibility guidelines based on the Federal Poverty Limit.

 

CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation – cancercarecopay.org | 866-552-6729

CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation (CCAF) helps people afford the cost of co-payments for chemotherapy and targeted treatment drugs. This assistance is free of charge to ensure patient access to care and compliance with prescribed treatments.

 

Cancer Hope Network – cancerhopenetwork.org | 1-800-552-4366 |

Cancer Hope Network is a national non-profit organization that provides free and confidential one-on-one emotional support to cancer patients, their caregivers, and their family members. Cancer Hope Netwok matches cancer patients or family members with trained volunteer cancer survivors who themselves who have undergone and recovered from a similar cancer experience. Services are free.

Cancer Support Community Helpline 888-793-9355

Casa de Salud 314-762-1251 | www.casadesaludstl.org

Cleaning for a Reason 877-337-3348 | cleaningforareason.org

 

Cancer.net — cancer.net/survivorship

Doctor approved information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology for patients, families and caregivers

 

Cancer Support Community — cancersupportcommunity.org

A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support, education and hope to people affected by cancer. All services are free.

 

Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis – cancersupportstl.org | 314-238-2000

Cancer support Community provides nutritional supplements, incontinence products, voice prothesis, wigs, compression garments, bath chairs and various other durable medical equipment, ostomy supplies, mastectomy bras, breast prostheses, and other items that are not always covered by insurance.

 

Community Action Agency of St. Louis County (CAASTLC) – 314-863-0015 | www.caastlc.org

CAASTLC has a Food Pantry designed to meet the immediate needs of income eligible individuals or families. A household can receive food assistance every 30 days if necessary, for a maximum of 12 times per year

 

Express Medical Transports, Inc (EMT) – 314-781-6400 | rideemt.com

EMT serves organizations all over the Midwest, including school districts, hospitals, medical clinics, adult day centers, nursing homes, dialysis centers, doctor’s offices and more. We also transport individuals and families to and from appointments, or simply when they need a ride.

 

Food Outreach – 314-652-3663 | foodoutreach.org

Food Outreach helps cancer patients with providing services for at least 12 months and giving dietitian assessment and nutritional support.

 

Gateway to Hope – https://gthstl.org/

Gateway to Hope’s mission is to secure comprehensive care and provide financial assistance for individuals in need diagnosed with or at high risk for developing breast cancer.

 

Good Days – email: [email protected] | www.mygooddays.org

Good Days helps overcome the burden of treatment costs, connecting you to a community that cares by making treatments affordable, acting as your advocate, helping you navigate the system and guiding you to additional emotional support through foundations and other organizations dedicated to those with specific, life-altering conditions.

 

Hope Lodge – cancer.org/hopelodgestlouis | 314-256-8150

The American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge offers free temporary housing for cancer patients traveling more than 50 miles from their place of residence to Saint Louis for outpatient cancer treatment.

 

Illinois Rx Buying Club – illinoisrxbuyingclub.com | 866-215-3463

Illinois Rx Buying club in conjunction with Medco Health Solutions offers a discount prescription plan for both generics and brand name drugs. Savings average 20% at over 2,500 pharmacies in Illinois.

 

Komen Treatment Assistance Fund – 877-465-6636

Komen Treatment Assistance Fund offers limited financial assistance for breast cancer patients for transportation to and from treatment; lymphedema care and supplies; oral pain and anti-nausea medication; oral chemotherapy/hormone therapy; child care/elder care; palliative care and home care; and durable medical equipment.

 

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA — livestrong.org/how-we-help/livestrong-at-the-ymca

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a 12-week, small-group program designed to help adult cancer survivors become more physically active after cancer diagnosis.

 

 

Look Good Feel Better – 1-800-227-2345 (program is offered in several locations)

Look Good Feel Better is a free two-hour workshop for women undergoing cancer treatment. This program helps improve the self- image, appearance, and quality of life of patients by teaching beauty techniques to help cope with the temporary appearance-related side effects of cancer treatments.

 

Medicare Rights Center – www.medicarerights.org | 212-869-3850

The Medicare Rights Center is a national, nonprofit consumer service organization that works to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities through counseling and advocacy, educational programs and public policy initiatives.

 

Mercy Cancer Services – Food for Thought | 314-251-6400

Monthly class featuring nutrition tips by a registered dietitian. Each class has general nutrition advice related to a light meal prepared by our chef, Don Grace

 

Missouri Care – 1-800-695-5791 | missouricare.com

Missouri Care offers non-emergency medical transportation to members of MO Health Newt.

 

Missouri Food Stamp Program/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)| 1-800-392-1261

SNAP (previously called the Food Stamp Program) is a government assistance program to help low-income households pay for food. The amount of SNAP assistance a household receives depends on the household’s size, income and expenses.

 

National Cancer Institute — cancer.gov

The NCI offers free, credible and comprehensive information about cancer prevention and screening, diagnosis and treatment, research across the cancer spectrum and clinical trials.

 

 

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship — canceradvocacy.org

The NCCS is a cancer advocacy organization promoting national policy change to ensure quality cancer care for survivors.

 

National Lymphedema Network — lymphnet.org

The NLN is a non-profit organization providing education and guidance regarding lymphedema management to patients, healthcare professionals and the general public.

 

Needy Meds – 1-800-503-6897 | www.needymeds.org

Needy Meds’ mission is to help people who cannot afford medicine or health care costs by connecting them with free or discounted medication programs, free or low costs clinics and camps, and scholarship programs.

 

Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA) – https://www.pparx.org | 888-477-2669

Matches patients to programs offering free or low-cost prescription medicines.

 

Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation – https://panfoundation.org | 866-316-7263

Provides co-payment assistance to patients who have insurance but lack the means to pay for out-of-pocket costs for their medications or infusions.

 

Patient Advocate Foundation Colorectal Care Line – colorectalcareline.org | 866-657-8634

Patient Advocate Foundation’s Colorectal Care Line is a patient/provider hotline designed to provide assistance to patients who have been diagnosed with colon cancer and are seeking education and access to care. The Colorectal Care Line also offers financial aid through the Financial Aid Fund for those diagnosed with colon cancer that need financial assistance.

 

 

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) – http://www.patientadvocate.org | 800-532-5274

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) provides direct services to patients with chronic, life threatening and debilitating diseases to help access care and treatment recommended by their doctor.

 

Patient Services Incorporated (PSI) – www.patientsevicesinc.org | 1-800-366-7741

Patient Services, Inc. continues to provide peace of mind to patients living with specific chronic illnesses by providing financial assistance to eligible persons by subsidizing the cost of health insurance premiums, providing pharmacy and treatment copayment assistance, assisting with Medicare Part D co-insurance and providing travel assistance for transportation reimbursement.

 

Peregrine Society – www.peregrinesoc.org | 314-781-6775

The St. Louis Peregrine Society is dedicated to improving the quality of life of cancer patients living in the St. Louis area. The Peregrine Society fills a void by providing medication assistance for the uninsured and underinsured residing in St. Louis city or county.

 

Rember Betty – www.rememberbetty.com

Our mission is to help minimize the financial burden associated with breast cancer for patients & survivors by providing direct financial support to them so that they can focus on recovery & quality of life.

 

Road to Recovery Program – 1-800-227-2345 | cancer.org

The Road to Recovery program provides free transportation for cancer patients who are traveling for essential medical care related to a cancer diagnosis.

 

Rx Outreach – rxoutreach.org | 1-888-796-1234

Rx Outreach is a fully licensed nonprofits mail order pharmacy providing affordable medications to patients all over the U.S. and U.S. territories. Over 670 medications are offered which cover most chronic diseases. Patients on Medicare, Medicaid and other insurance may be eligible.

 

 

Stupid Cancer — stupidcancer.org

Stupid Cancer is the largest charity that comprehensively addresses cancer in people ages 15-39. It offers a lifeline to the young adult cancer community by connecting them to age-appropriate resources and peers who get it.

 

 

Sisters Network Inc. – A National African American Breast Cancer Survivorship Organization – http://www.sistersnetworkinc.org | 866-781-1808

Sisters Network Inc promotes the importance of breast health through empowerment, support, breast education programs, resources, information and research. Provides financial assistance for mammograms, co-pay, office visits, prescriptions, medical-related lodging and prosthesis.

 

 

The Colon Club – colonclub.com | 812-430-6379

The Colon Club raises awareness of colon cancer in young adults. The Colon Club’s goals are to educate as many people as possible, as early as possible, about the risk factors and symptoms of colon cancer, and for people to get screened when it’s appropriate for them.

 

 

Tata Sisterhood Foundation – [email protected] | www.tatasisterhood.org

Tata Sisterhood Foundation are chemotherapy “angels,” providing motivational and financial assistance to women suffering from triple negative breast cancer (TNBC).

 

The Catherine H. Tuck Foundation – https://catherinefund.org

The Catherine Fund program provides financial aid grants for basic necessities of life to women and men who are in active treatment for breast cancer and struggling financially as a direct result of the diagnosis and treatment. They assist with non-medical expenses for things such as rent, utilities, transportation for treatment, childcare during treatment and food.

 

The Pink Fund – http://thepinkfund.org

Provides short-term financial aid to patients who are in treatment for breast cancer. The aid covers both medical and non-medical related expenses, including health insurance premiums, prescriptions, house or rent payments, care insurance payments, and utility payments.

 

 

Triple Step Toward the Cure – http://triplesteptowardthecure.org

Triple Step Toward the Cure offers assistance with meal delivery, emergency funds for rent, groceries, and utilities, transportation related to treatment, housekeeping services, childcare, selected co-pay assistance, prosthetics and wigs for women with breast cancer.

 

Ulman Foundation — ulmanfoundation.org

The Ulman Foundation’s mission is to change lives by creating a community of support for young adults and their loved ones who are affected by cancer.

 

 

USDA Choose My Plate — choosemyplate.gov

This USDA website offers a variety of resources, from tips on weight management and calorie tracking to tracking tools that allow a user to record daily physical activity and diet.

 

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Occupational Therapy — otservices.wustl.edu/items/cancer-survivorship

Skilled clinicians work with you to improve memory and thinking follow chemotherapy.

 

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Center — fertility.wustl.edu

Offers female and male fertility preservation through assisted reproductive technology.

Community Health Centers

Community Health Centers are places you can go to if you are uninsured, on Medicaid/Medicare, or if you have insurance.

 

Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers phcenters.org

• North Site Health Center
• West Site Health Center

 

Crider Health Centers cridercenter.org

• Warrenton Health Center
• Wentzville Health Center
• Family Care Health Centers fchstl.org
• Carondelet Health Center
• Forest Park Southeast Health Center

 

Affinia Healthcare (formerly Grace Hill Neighborhood Health Centers) affiniahealthcare.org

• South Health Center
• Murphy-O’Fallon Health Center
• Soulard Benton Health Center
• Water Tower Health Center

 

Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation sihf.org

• Cahokia Health Center
• East St. Louis Health Center
• Fairmont City Health Center
• McKinley Health Center