Category: Community Resources
Florida Cancer Affiliates – Patient Resources (Ocala Oncology)
https://floridacancer.com/patients/patient-resources
Ocala Oncology/Florida Cancer Affiliates provides a public cancer resource room during business hours with free items such as wigs, hats, blankets, pillows, port covers, and more, along with information on local community resources. Emotional and psychosocial support is available through an on‑site emotional support counselor, as well as several local and virtual support groups, including general cancer support groups, a monthly breast cancer survivor group, and a multiple myeloma support group. In addition, educational opportunities are offered through community programs that provide cancer education and opportunities for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to learn and connect.
Check website for group-specific contact #'s
HCA North Florida Cancer Support
www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/locations/north-florida-hospital/specialties/oncology/cancer-support
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital partners with Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute to offer comprehensive cancer support and survivorship services for patients, survivors, and caregivers in Gainesville and the surrounding region. Services include support groups, counseling and psychosocial care, nurse navigation, nutrition support, rehabilitation, financial and lodging guidance, spiritual care, and wellness resources designed to address the physical, emotional, and practical needs of individuals throughout the cancer journey. Support services are available from diagnosis through survivorship, with many resources offered both virtually and in person.
(352) 900-2658
6500 W Newberry Rd
Gainesville, FL 32605
UF Health Mobile Cancer Screening Connector
cancer.ufl.edu/community/mobile-cancer-screening-connector
A mobile outreach program designed to expand access to cancer screening, education, and care across North Central Florida. The unit brings services directly to communities and events, offering screenings for breast, cervical, colorectal, and prostate cancers, along with health education, financial navigation, and connections to primary care and research opportunities. The program focuses on reducing barriers such as transportation, cost, and time away from work to support early detection and improved cancer outcomes.
(352) 740-4667
UF Health Cancer Institute
2033 Mowry Rd
Suite 145
Gainesville, FL 32610-3633
Florida Cancer Specialists Lake City – Cancer Nutrition Counseling
www.flcancer.com/nutrition-and-wellness/
Oncology‑focused nutrition counseling and education is provided to support patients throughout cancer treatment and survivorship. Services are led by registered dietitian nutritionists with expertise in cancer care and include individualized nutrition guidance, virtual wellness and cooking classes, access to dietitian consultations, and educational newsletters. These services are designed to help patients maintain strength, manage treatment‑related side effects, and support overall health during and after cancer treatment.
(387) 401-7066
The Ulman Foundation
The Ulman Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting adolescents and young adults, along with their families, impacted by cancer. Through its comprehensive programs, the foundation addresses the physical, emotional, and social challenges that arise during treatment and survivorship.
One of its core services is the Ulman House, which provides free lodging for individuals undergoing cancer treatment away from home just blocks away from top hospitals and oncology programs in Baltimore, MD. The supportive residential environment is designed to reduce the financial and emotional burden of treatment travel.
In addition to housing, the Ulman Foundation offers virtual support groups and community programming that provide emotional support, peer connection, and survivorship resources for young adults navigating cancer treatment, recovery, and life beyond diagnosis. To learn more about all of these resources, visit their website.
Toll Free: 1-888-393-3863
info@ulmanfoundation.org
(410) 964-0202
Ulman House
2118 E Madison Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
Suwannee Valley Transit Authority
Suwannee Valley Transit Authority is committed to providing safe & reliable paratransit transportation to the public in Columbia, Hamilton, and Suwannee Counties. If you need a ride, call because they can take you to your doctor’s appointment, work, or a trip to the local grocery store. Suwannee Valley Transit Authority services are available Monday-Friday. Call your HMO provider directly to schedule transportation if you are Medicaid eligible.
Candice Kennon, Administrator
candice.kennon@ridesvta.com
(386) 362-5332 or (386) 362-7433 to schedule transportation
Toll Free: 1-800-258-7267
1907 Voyles Street SW
Live Oak, FL 32064
Road to Recovery
www.cancer.org/treatment/support-programs-and-services/road-to-recovery.html
The Road to Recovery program (provided by the American Cancer Society) provides transportation to and from treatment for people who have cancer and do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves. Volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their cars so that patients can receive the life-saving treatments they need. Call to learn more about Road To Recovery availability near you.
National Cancer Information Center
1-800-227-2345
MV Transportation — Alachua County Transit
MV Transportation, Inc. and all subsidiaries, joint ventures, partnerships and affiliates is a privately held corporation that provides passenger transportation management, operations, and related services to jurisdictional and private entities across North America.
(352) 375-2784
3713 SW 42nd Street
Suite 3
Gainesville, FL 32608
Corporate Angel Network, Inc. (CAN)
CAN finds free air transportation on corporate flights for eligible cancer patients who need medical treatments like surgeries, clinical trials, or second opinions.
Air Charity Network
Provides access for people in need who are seeking free air transportation to specialized health care facilities or distant destinations due to family, community, or national crisis. Air Charity Network serves all 50 states and its volunteer pilots utilize their own aircraft, fuel, and time to provide free air transportation to medical facilities for citizens who are financially distressed or otherwise unable to travel via public transportation.