Letter I receive for reference as a resource

I would refer you to American Cancer Society  at www.cancer.org or 1-800-227-2345 and ask for information on their free wig clinic and Look Good-Feel Better program at their local chapter nearest your area.  

Anna K Leon, author One free Vacation stay for one working mom http://annakleon.yolasite.com/contact.php

Lolly’s Locks at https://lollyslocks.org/ also provides free wigs – go to their website and fill out the application.

The Wig Exchange at info@thewigexchange.org or 914-412-4884

EBeauty Inc at www@ebeauty.com or 800-617-8967 is  a non-profit organization that has created an exchange program in which wigs are donated to EBeauty.com and then offered to women who are undergoing Chemo treatments.

If you are interested in free hats, I would refer you to

• Heavenly Hats Foundation at www.heavenlyhats.com
• Hat Box Foundation at www.hatboxfoundation.org
• ChemoSavvy Headwear for Hardtimes at www.chemosavvy.com or 888-599-3560 – (if you want to deal with them, please speak to Mike and tell him you were referred by Cindy at CancerCare – they have a small amount of wigs that they are able to donate to those in need)
• Good Wishes Scarves at www.GoodWishesScarves.org, 888-778-5998) or (info@GoodWishesScarves.org- choose 3 fabrics and they will send you one that is available – they have a small selection for men
• Where There’s a Need, Inc. at 1-866-803-6095 or www.wheretheresaneed.org (headwear with hair) – they  need a confirmation from your social worker that you are in financial need of a wig
• The Beau Beau at 941-362-0250 or www.4women.com – may be able to provide free scarfs (depending on availability) – they are not non-profit.

I would refer you to American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 or http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp to see if they can refer you to any other resources for financial assistance.

I would refer you to Partnership for Prescription Assistance at www.pparx.org or 1-888-4PPANOW (which I believe assists with insured and non-insured patients). 

http://www.211.org/ provides free and confidential information and referral. Call 2-1-1 for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more.

The  Patient Assistance Link (PAL)  at www.patientassistancelink.org or 866-429-1979 provides a one-stop application process, allowing patients to complete and submit applications online for co-pay assistance medication programs and as well as other services. Patients have access to real-time information about availability of medications, resulting in more accurate and timely processing of requests.

Cancer Care Connection at http://www.cancercareconnection.org/ or 1-866-266-7008 should be able to connect you to resources as well as give you information.

http://www.patientadvocate.org/NURD/index2.php?application=financial#scrollto is a good resource for referrals.

Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition at  www.cancerfac.org is a good resource as well.

Needy Meds at www.needymeds.org which is the best source of information on patient assistance programs.

Script Save at www.scriptsave.com.

Together RX Access at http://www.togetherrxaccess.com/  or -800-444-4106 – for people without insurance their card helps to saves up to 25%-40% off of the prescriptions – most pharmacies participate

Patient Advocate Foundation’s Patient Assistance program at 1-866-512-3861 or www.copays.org provides limited payment assistance for  pharmaceutical products to insured patients who financially and medically qualify

American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org or 1-800-227-2345 should be able to provide you with referrals to transportation and other resources in your area.  Certain chapters also have a Road to Recovery program using volunteer drivers – I would suggest you ask them if they have that program in your area.

Certain chapters of Meals on Wheels Association of America at www.mowaa.org or 1-703-548-5558 provide assistance with transportation for medical and dental appointments, as well as their nutritional program.

Beverly Foundation  at www.beverlyfoundation.org or 505-222-0620 - based in Albuquerque NM but appears to have transportation programs throughout the U.S.   I am not quite sure of how this works but call them to check it out.

Bristol Myers Destination Access at 1-800-736-0003 (Option 1) may be able to help with prescription assistance for the uninsured or underinsured.

Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition  at http://www.cancerfac.org/ has a national database for organizations that help with a  specific cancer diagnosis or helps find resources for a specific type of assistance or need.

Chronic Disease Fund at 1-877-968-7233 or www.cdfund.org may also be able to provide you with assistance

Patient Access Network Foundation at 1-866-316-7263 or  https://www.panfoundation.org/fundingapplication/medicationCovered.php  assists patients who cannot access the treatments they need because of out-of-pocket health care costs like deductible, co-payments and co-insurance.

Healthwell Foundation at www.healthwellfoundation.org or 1-800-675-8416 addresses the needs of patients who cannot afford their insurance premiums, co-payments, co-insurance and other out-of-pocket health care costs.  Patient Services Inc. at 1-800-366-7741 or www.uneedpsi.org provides health insurance premium assistance (including COBRA) and co-payment assistance.

I would refer you to Friends of Man at 1-303-798-2342 or applications@friendsofman.org which provides assistance for food, clothing, medical expenses, medical equipment and day care – applications must be submitted by a social worker or health care provider and are determined on a case-to-case basis.

Hill-Burton Free Hospital care at 1-800-638-0742 or www.hhs.gov/ocr/hburton.html is a program run by the US Government that can arrange for certain medical facilities or hospitals to provide free or low-cost care.