Resources

Cancer Support Services and Resources for
Patients, Caregivers and Professionals

American Cancer Society

https://www.cancer.org/

  • Programs include: patient lodging, rides to treatments, breast cancer peer support, and more.
  • For more information call 1-800-227-2345

Asbestos Mesothelioma Guide

https://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma/diagnosis/

  • A monthly online support group where we discuss a variety of topics pertaining to seniors and their caregivers

  • An on-staff doctor and nurse available to answer any medical-related questions that seniors may have

  • 24-hour live chat support

  • Patient Advocates that work 1-on-1 with seniors to help them find local doctors, treatment centers and support groups

California Health Collaborative

https://www.healthcollaborative.org/

  • Every Woman Counts is a state-funded breast & cervical cancer screening program targeting
    low income under insured women
  • For more information call 1-800-511-2300
  • For Patient Navigation call 559-244-4554

California Telephone Access Program

http://californiaphones.org/

  • The California Phones program provides free adaptive telephone equipment to Californians who have a difficult time using a regular phone due to: hearing, vision, mobility, speech, and cognitive issues
  • This is a free program with no income or age restrictions
  • Hmong speaking staff available
  • For more information call 1-800-806-1191 or visit us on the web

Central California Legal Services

http://centralcallegal.org/

  • Providing free legal services to qualified low income individuals in the Central Valley
  • Hmong speaking staff available
  • For Breast Cancer Screening Project, contact Bao Thao at 559-570-1218
  • For more information, call the Health Law Advice Line at 1-800-675-8001

Fresno Center for New Americans

http://fresnocenter.com/

  • The Living Well Program provides culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health services to
    Southeast Asians. Informational and cultural workshops are available to clients and providers
  • The Holistic Cultural and Education Wellness Center provides culturally and linguistically appropriate education, training, and linkage services to un-served and undeserved individuals and groups who may typically not seek traditional Western (clinically based) mental health services
  • Basic navigation programs including: Covered California Enrollment, PG&E, telephone, citizen-ship classes, and other services in English, Hmong, Laotian, and Cambodian
  • For more information call 559-255-8395

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

http://lls.org/

  • Financial Assistance
  • Peer to peer support
  • Support group referrals
  • Hmong Patient Navigator connection
  • For more information about blood cancers, call 1-800-955-4572 (language line available) or visit lls.org
  • For Central California Chapter, please call 559-435-1482

Mesothelioma Guide

https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/

  • Learn about Mesothelioma and the fight against asbestos-related cancers. We provide up-to-date information about living with mesothelioma, top doctors, treatment options and more.
  • Free Mesothelioma Guide
  • For more information, please call: 1-888-385-2024

Sisterhood of Survivors

http://sisterhoodofsurvivors.org/

  • Assists newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and their families
  • For information call 559-439-2183

Susan G. Komen® Central Valley

http://komennccalifornia.org/

  • Referral Services for: Screening / Diagnostic Mammograms
  • Lymphedema Treatment
  • Financial Assistance to Breast Cancer Survivors
  • Hospice Care
  • Brochures in Hmong, Hmong Patient Navigator connection
  • For more information call 559-229-4255