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American Cancer Society National Cancer Information Center (NCIC): Support
www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/tobacco
The American Cancer Society NCIC: Support provides articles on smoking cessation and quitting tips. Free brochures are available. The American Cancer Society is also a sponsor of A Great American Smoke-Out.
1-800-227-2345
Woman’s Club of Palatka
This group provides mutual support and social interaction for women with breast cancer. Call for additional information. Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday each month at 4:30 pm.
Bridget Dennis
386-937-3579
600 South 13th Street
Palatka, FL 32177
ACS CARES
www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/acs-cares
The ACS CARES mobile app provides people with cancer, their families, and caregivers an easy, free way to:
- Access personalized, quality cancer related information that updates as you age, as your situation changes, or as new information becomes available.
- Speak directly with American Cancer Society cancer information specialists when you have questions day or night, 365 days a year.
- Find reliable information on addressing important topics such as emotional health, finances, transportation, and dependent support.
- Connect virtually with trained community volunteers who share the same cancer experience and background including diagnosis, location, military status, race and ethnicity.
- Receive in-person support from clinic volunteers at pilot locations.
American Cancer Society
(800) 227-2345
2119 SW 16th Street
Gainesville, FL 32608
Look Good Feel Better
A free program offering in-person and live virtual workshops to help people in active cancer treatment understand and address ways to deal with the appearance-related side effects of treatment. This includes lessons on skin and nail care, cosmetics, wigs and turbans, accessories and styling. Thousands of beauty professionals volunteer to support LGFB.
Healing Touch Cancer Support Group
Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the prayer room at the Trinity United Methodist Church. All cancer patients, family and friends as well as cancer survivors are welcome. This group began in 1995 and continues today as an encouraging and loving place for those experiencing cancer in their lives. Every month has a focus and all meetings begin and end in prayer.
Marcey Corey
marcey.corey1@gmail.com
(352) 331-2960 (Church phone number: (352) 376-6615)
Trinity United Methodist Church
4000 NW 53rd Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32653
Haven Hospice – Bereavement and Grief Support Group
www.beyourhaven.org/bereavement
The Healing Hearts bereavement support program offers individual, family and group counseling to help anyone who is coping with loss, regardless of how it occurs. Throughout the year, Healing Hearts offers grief support and educational programs for those who may have lost a mate, parent, child or other family member. This program is available to children, teens, adults and families.
See website for specific grief support programs in your Florida area.
Bereavement Coordinator
1-844-544-4836
Various locations for in-person support are available on the website
After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD)
www.abcdbreastcancersupport.org
Free, personalized one-to-one mentoring to anyone impacted by breast cancer, ensuring no one faces it alone. Their service creates a unique match between participants and professionally trained mentors based on shared diagnosis, treatment plans, and similar life factors like age, career, and family dynamics. This virtual support is available internationally to patients, survivors, previvors, and caregivers, offering hope, compassion, and understanding when needed the most.
Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation
The mission of the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation is to assist children and young adults 0-22 years old with leukemia and other cancers and their families by providing emotional and financial support to help reduce the stress associated with treatment and improve their quality of life up to 6 months following treatment. Child must be a permanent resident of North Florida, South Georgia, Northern NJ, or New York City. All financial assistance is determined on a case-by-case basis based on the needs of the child and family. To apply for financial assistance in Florida, families should contact a hospital social worker.
1-866-538-6331
P.O. Box 50798
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32240
Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration provides financial assistance to those who qualify for Social Security government funded programs. Program Include: Medical Disability and Financially Indigent Programs such as Supplemental Social Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid. Application process is required.
800-772-1213
400 N SR 19, Ste. 53
Palatka, FL 32177
Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE)
This is a free insurance counseling program designed for elders, persons with disabilities, and their caregivers. Highly trained volunteers assist elders with their health insurance questions. Provides assistance with and information on Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans, Medicare Savings Programs, Low-Income Subsidies assistance with Medicare Part D Plans, and Patient Assistance Programs for help with prescriptions through the pharmaceutical companies.
information@elderaffairs.org
(800) 963-5337
Department of Elder Affairs
4040 Esplanade Way, Ste. 270
Tallahassee, FL 32399-7000