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Navigating the cancer journey often means searching for information, support, and practical help. This page includes trusted organizations and resources that may provide guidance, emotional support, and assistance for patients, survivors, and caregivers.
Use your zip code to search for free or reduced-cost services and programs (e.g., financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, etc.).
Call 211 for free and confidential information and referrals to local resources and services. Phone line is accessible 24/7.
Search for financial assistance resources by state and/or by category.
Find different types of assistance sorting by your diagnosis and zip code.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a government program that helps people buy food. Each state has its own application and eligibility requirements. Contact your local SNAP office to apply and for more information.
The Feeding America nationwide network of food banks and food programs help people find food in their communities. Enter your zip code to find food banks in your area.
Phone: 1-800-771-2303
Provides meals for seniors (generally 60+) at home or in their community for free or on a voluntary sliding scale contribution. Search using your zip code to find your local program and apply. Please note that during the COVID-19 crisis, provider operating status, capacity and/or delivery schedules will vary.
As the Official Hotel Partner of the American Cancer Society, Extended Stay America provides free and discounted rooms for patients needing temporary housing while receiving treatment. The American Cancer Society will work with patients to determine eligibility.
Booking is done through ACS 1-800-227-2345, option 3 for lodging. Hours are Monday-Friday 7 AM-7 PM
American Cancer Society Hope Lodge® communities offer a home away from home for people facing cancer and their caregivers when cancer treatment is far away. Offers free temporary housing for cancer patients who need outpatient treatment. The emphasis is on providing a nurturing, home-like environment that is conducive to healing. Accommodations and eligibility requirements may vary by location.
Provides free local transportation for cancer patients who do not have a ride or are unable to drive. In order to be eligible, patients must be traveling to a cancer-related medical appointment.
Call 1-800-227-2345 to coordinate your ride.
The mission of Pilots for Patients is to provide free air transportation to those patients needing diagnosis and treatments at medical facilities not available to them locally. Our goal is to eliminate the burden of travel, allowing the patient to concentrate on getting well.
Phone: 318-322-5112
Angel MedFlight helps patients get to the cancer treatment centers of excellence they need to heal - and helps families with ensuring insurance coverage.
Phone: 855-217-5822
Helps underinsured people with out-of-pocket expenses. Their eligibility finder will determine if you are eligible for assistance, check for open funds and provide additional resources.
Patient Advocate Foundation’s Co-Pay Relief program exists to help reduce the financial distress patients and their families face when paying for treatment. Contact PAF to check in on available funding.
Phone: 1-866-512-3861
Provides cancer patients assistance with co-payments for their prescribed treatments. Visit their website to see an up-to-date list of the assistance available for each diagnosis. You can apply online or over the phone.
Phone: 1-800-813-4673
Provides financial support for patients who cannot afford the treatment they need. In order to apply, the patient must be diagnosed with a covered disease and program must be accepting enrollments. Visit their website to review open programs and other eligibility requirements.
Provides free information on programs that help people who can't afford medications and healthcare costs.
The HealthWell Foundation is a leading non-profit dedicated to improving access to care for America’s underinsured, providing assistance with copays, premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses.
Phone: 800-675-8416
( 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 12:30-2:00 pm)
( 2nd Tuesday of each month, 11:00 am-12:00 pm)
2600 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
This support group provides a comforting place to talk with others affected by blood cancers, including patients, family members, and caregivers.
Virtual participation is available with advance request.
For patients who want to learn how to manage the stress that comes from having a major medical illness and to gain strength from others who share the same struggle, there are weekly support groups for LSUHS patients with all types of cancer. These groups are led by a Certified Group Psychotherapist and a registered nurse.
Meets on the second Thursday of every month at Christus Bossier Outpatient Therapy building in Bossier City, and every 4 th Thursday at the Christus Breast Center in Shreveport. Meetings begin at 5:30 PM
Phone 318-681-4421
When funds are available, we offer grants to help cover non-medical expenses, including mortgage/rent payments, utilities, groceries, and transportation.
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