Atlanta Breast Cancer Resources:

Atlanta Breast Cancer Resources:
Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
151 Springs Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
www.atlantalegalaid.org
Breast Cancer Legal Project
Center for Black Women’s Wellness
477 Windsor Street SW; Suite 309
Atlanta, GA 30312
www.cbww.org
Community Breast Health Initiative
Clayton County Board of Health
1117 Battlecreek Road
Jonesboro, GA 30236
www.claytoncountypublichealth.org
CCBOH Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnostic Center
Cobb County Public Health
1650 County Services Parkway
Marietta, GA 30008
www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org
Mammography Initiative for Women Forty to Forty-Nine
DeKalb Medical Foundation
2675 North Decatur Road; Suite 610
Decatur, GA 30033
www.dekalbmedical.org
Wellness on Wheels
District Four Health Services
122A Gordon Commercial Drive
LaGrange, GA 30240
www.district4health.org
District Four: Fayette and Henry Komen Expansion Grant
East Metro Health District
PO Box 897
2570 Riverside Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
www.eastmetrohealth.com
Breast Cancer Screening Project
Emory University
2165 North Decatur Road
Decatur, GA 30033
www.emory.edu
Bridging the GAP: Genetic Access Program for Greater Atlanta
Family Health Enterprise
634 McDonough Blvd. SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
Breast Health Promotion Program
Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness
265 Boulevard NE, 4th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30312
www.fultoncountyga.gov/county/health/
Saving One Life at a Time: Eliminating Barriers to Early Detection
Lighthouse Lymphedema Network
10240 Crescent Ridge Drive
Roswell, GA 30076
www.lighthouselymphedema.org
Lighthouse Lymphedema Network Bandages and Garments Fund
Northside Hospital
1000 Johnson Ferry Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
www.northside.com
Screening Mammography and Diagnostic Services
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
1255 Highway 54 West
Fayetteville, GA 30214
www.piedmontfayette.org
Piedmont Fayette Screening and Advanced Diagnostic Services for Underserved Women
Piedmont Hospital
1968 Peachtree Road, NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-605-4427
www.piedmont.org
Piedmont Hospital Screening and Advanced Diagnostic Services for Underserved Women
Saint Joseph’s Mercy Care Services
424 Decatur Street, SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
www.mercycareservices.org/
Breast & Cervical Cancer Program
Southern Regional Medical Center: The Women’s Center at Spivey Station
7823 Spivey Station Blvd, Suite 250
Jonesboro, GA 30236
www.southernregional.org/about-us/locations/spivey-station.aspx
Caring Compressions
The Good Samaritan Health Center, Inc.
1015 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30318
www.goodsamatlanta.org/
Women’s Health Screenings
TurningPoint Women’s Healthcare
11180 State Bridge Road, Suite 503
Alpharetta, GA 30022
www.myturningpoint.org
Breast Cancer Survivor Rehabilitation Support Project
WellStar Foundation
2000 South Park Place, Suite 202
Atlanta, GA 30339
www.wellstar.org
Reducing Late-Stage Diagnosis of Breast Cancer through Targeted Screenings, Diagnostics,
and Data Cleaning
West End Medical Centers
868 York Avenue, S4
Atlanta, GA 30339
www.wemc.org/
Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnostic Program (BCSDP)
Additional Resources – Meeting Human Needs:
Atlanta
Co-Pay relief foundation
Patient Advocate Foundation's Co-Pay Relief (CPR)
Co-Pay Relief program toll-free at 866.512.3861. www.copays.org
The CPR program provides co-payment assistance to insured Americans who financially and
medically qualify, including Medicare part B.
Cancer Co-Pay relief foundation
Please call 1-888-257-0485
[email protected]
Patient Access Network Foundation
Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation
Copayments for Breast Cancer
www.panfoundation.org
866-316-PANF (7263)
The assistance fund – Breast Cancer fund
Theassistancefung.org
The Assistance Fund, Inc.
5323 Millenia Lakes Boulevard
Suite 200
Orlando, Florida 32839
Phone: 877.245.4412
Fax: 866.254.9411
Food Banks
Atlanta Community Food Bank
732 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd, Atlanta, GA.
(404) 892-3333 / 404-892-9822.
Bartow Community Food Bank
Empty Food Pantries, Inc.
720 Martin Luther King Drive
Cartersville, GA 30120
678-721-6468.
Must Ministries
1407 Cobb Pkwy N, Marietta, GA
· mustministries.org
First Baptist Church of Duluth
2908 Georgia 120, Duluth, GA
· duluthbaptist.org
Chattanooga Area Food Bank
2009 Curtain Pole Road, Chattanooga, TN
(423) 622-1800
United Way-Metro Atlanta
Ste 710, 100 Edgewood Avenue, Atlanta, GA
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Angel Food Ministry
Contact Angel Food Ministries
Call our new 24-hour hotline for answers
to common questions, including menu information
and host site contact information
1-877-FOOD-MINISTRY (1-877-366-3646)
Office Phone: 770-267-7015 or 888-819-3745
Fax: 770-267-8031
Email: [email protected]
Mail: P.O. Box 128 Good Hope, Georgia 30641
Visit: 1620 S. Broad St. Monroe, Georgia 30655
There are no qualifications, minimums, income restrictions, or applications.
Everyone is encouraged to participate. Some churches even encourage participants to apply
the money they saved to help someone else in need.
Shelters
Atlanta Missions
156 Mills Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA
· atlantamission.org
My Sister's House
921 Howell Mill Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA
The Shelter
2101B Tula Street, Atlanta, GA
· theshelteratl.com
Atlanta Childrens Shelter
607 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA
· atlantachildrensshelter.com
Hope Shelter Incorporated
4231 Old Dixie Highway, Hapeville, GA
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Polk County Women Shelter Inc
414 Main St, Cedartown, GA
(770) 748-6633
Homeless Shelters Directory.org
LIHEAP
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for apartments and homes.
To qualify for natural gas service as a low-income customer, you must meet the qualifications of the
LIHEAP.
Georgia Public Service Commission
244 Washington Street Southwest #112, Atlanta, GA
· psc.state.ga.us
Fulton Atlanta Community Actn
250 Georgia Ave SE # 207, Atlanta, GA
· facaa.org
Economic Opportunity Authority
618 West Anderson Street, Savannah, GA
· eoasga.org
Head Start
1261 Greene Street, Augusta, GA
· csraeoaheadstart.org
Tallatoona Community Action
995 Roswell St NE, Marietta, GA
· tallatoonacap.org
United Way-Metro Atlanta
Ste 710, 100 Edgewood Avenue, Atlanta, GA
North Georgia Community Action
1344 Talking Rock Road, Jasper, GA
· ngcainc.com
Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
1-800-869-1150
The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) pays for some home heating and cooling costs for
low-income eligible families including crisis
Catholic Charities USA
Meeting People's Basic Needs
Sixty-Six Canal Center Plaza
Suite 600
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Phone: (703) 549-1390
Fax: (703) 549-1656
Clothing assistance
other basic needs assistance
Utilities assistance
Medication assistance
Emergency financial assistance (not rent, mortgage, etc.)
Food banks and food pantries
Soup kitchens
congregate dining
Other food services
Home delivered meal
Free Rental Assistance- Helping people pay rent
http://www.rentassistance
Rent Assistance is a free online database of agencies and organizations that will help you pay your rent.
(770) 521-2114
Singlemotherhelp.org
ASSISTANCE FOR MOMS
There is Help Available 1-888-774-7282
Food Stamps, Snap & Wic Programs
Apply for food stamps online with Georgia COMPASS at
Food Stamps
1-800-869-1150
www.compass.ga.gov!
WHAT IS THE FOOD STAMP PROGRAM?
The Food Stamp Program provides monthly benefits to low-income households to help
pay for food. Food stamps are federal benefits, and rules regarding eligibility and benefit
levels are generally set at the federal level and uniform across the states. .
Health Insurance – Medicaid
1-800-869-1150
Applying for Medicaid
Medicaid is a program that provides health care services to individuals that meet the
requirements for income, resources and citizenship. Individuals may apply for Medicaid at any
local DFCS office, by mail, telephone, fax, e-mail, or at designated agencies.
Peach Care for Kids is a Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) sponsored
program that provides comprehensive health care to children through the age of 18 who do not
qualify for Medicaid and live in households with incomes at or below 235% of the federal poverty
level.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
1-800-869-1150
Medicaid for Breast and Cervical cancer Patients
Georgia Department of
Human Resources
WOMEN’S HEALTH MEDICAID PROGRAM
for Women with Breast and Cervical Cancer
Free Clinic Network
www.GFCN.org
The Georgia Free Clinic Network connects non-profit medical and dental clinics across Georgia
serving the over 1.7 million uninsured.
Saint Joseph's Mercy Care Services
www.mercycareservices.org - 424 Decatur Street
Atlanta - (678) 843-8600
The Center for Black Women's Wellness
www.cbww.org - 477 Windsor Street Southwest #309,
Atlanta - (404) 688-9202
West End Medical Center Inc
www.wemc.org - 868 York Avenue Southwest,
Atlanta - (404) 752-1400
Southside Medical Center Inc
www.southsidemedical.net - 1178 Henry Thomas Drive Southeast,
Atlanta - (404) 688-1350
Grady Health System
www.gradyhealth.org - 341 Ponce De Leon Ave,
Atlanta - (404) 616-2440
Grant Park Clinic
maps.google.com - 1340 Boulevard Southeast,
Atlanta - (404) 627-4259
Highland Acupuncture
www.highland-acupuncture.com - 920 Ponce de Leon Ave NE,
Atlanta - (404) 815-1957
Fayette CARE Clinic, Inc.
1260 Hwy 54 W., Suite 101
Fayetteville, Georgia 30214
Phone 770.719.4620 - Fax 770.719.4622
Email [email protected]
Free Dental care.us
Georgia has many dental charity clinics that take patient income under consideration. Patients must
contact each clinic for details on fees and services. Clinics may have waiting lists for services; be
open only
on
certain
days;
accept
only
patients
from
certain
counties;
and not accept emergencies.
Atlanta Free Dental
Ben Massell Dental Clinic
(404) 881-1858
Good Samaritan Center
(404) 523-6571
Kirkwood West Dental Clinic
(404) 370-4640
Hughes Spalding
Children's Dental Center
(404) 616-3304
West End Medical Center
(404) 752-1400
Southside Healthcare
(404) 564-6801
Community Health Center, Inc.
(678) 398-6548
Tender Care Clinic
(706) 453-1200
Press 4 for medical and dental services,
then press 2 for dental services
Hebron Community Health Center
(770) 277-4675
Good Samaritan Health Center (678) 280-6630
Fayette Care Clinic
(770) 487-4778
Medical Transportation
The Non-Emergency Transportation Program (NET) provides a way for Medicaid recipients to
get that transportation so they can receive necessary medical services covered by Medicaid.
Free medical transportation
Medical Transportation
1080 Commerce Dr, Bogart, GA - (706) 355-3001
North Georgia Medical Transportation
825 Oak Street, Gainesville, GA - (770) 536-9625
770-570-3373 or toll free at 886-211-0950.
Atlanta
Southeastrans
770-693-8401
Fulton, DeKalb
Free Prescription & Drug Program
RxAssist
111 Brewster St.
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Phone: 401-729-3284
Fax: 877-242-2215
E-mail: [email protected]
The HealthWell Foundation – Breast Cancer
http://healthwellfoundation.org/
P.O. Box 4133
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
[email protected]
(800) 675-8416
Helpingpatients.org
www.helpingpatients.org
ONCOLINK – Free cancer information
www.oncolink.org
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
www.komen.org
Young Survival Coalition
www.youngsurvival.org
1-212-916-7667
Men against Breast Cancer
www.menagainstbreastcancer.org
1-800-547-MABC
National Breast Cancer Coalition
www.natlbcc.org
Internet web-site
202-296-7477
Sisters Network
www.sistersnetworkinc.org
1-866-781-1808
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
800-227-2345
Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization
www.y-me.org
1-800-221-2141
Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF)
www.lymphoma.org
1-800-500-9976
United Way 211
United Way
Ste 710, 100 Edgewood Avenue,
Atlanta - (404) 614-1000
United Way
www.unitedwayatlanta.org - 100 Edgewood Ave NE # 200,
Atlanta - (404) 527-7200
United Way
www.unitedwayatlanta.org - 275 Pryor Street Southwest,
Atlanta - (404) 521-1390
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army - Georgia Division
1000 Center Place
Norcross, GA 30093
Contact Us by Phone
Phone: 770-441-6200
Fax: 404-876-6936
Project Hope at 404-873-3101
Good Will
Goodwill
www.goodwill.org - 3337 Buford Hwy NE # 340A, Atlanta - (678) 891-0100
Goodwill
www.goodwill.org - 888 Ralph David Abernathy SW, Atlanta - (404) 755-6440
Goodwill
www.goodwill.org - 235 Peachtree St NE # 2300, Atlanta - (404) 420-9900
Free grocery central.com
Customer Service Department:
W. SR.
• Suite
• Davie, FL
Survivor Resources
Add Laughter to Your Life
(770) 517-3363 ext. 3
www.addlaughter.com
Laughter Yoga: Offers a free weekly laughter yoga in Woodstock, GA
American Cancer Society "TLC" Catalog
www.tlccatalog.com
A catalog with products including: wigs, turbans, hats, scarves, prosthetics, bras and other related items. The
'tlc' mission is to bring products to the cancer survivor/patient that are often difficult to find at affordable prices.
As You Were
6053 Sandy Springs Circle
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
(404) 256-0909
http://yp.bellsouth.com/sites/asyouwere/
Personalized Service for fitting breast prostheses, surgical bras and mastectomy swimwear.
Atlanta Lesbian Health Initiative
1530 DeKalb Ave, NE, Suite A
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 688-2524
www.thehealthinitiative.org
Support Groups
Atlanta Knitting Guild
PO Box 720077
Atlanta, GA 30358
404-634-0291
www.atlantaknittingguild.org
Provides free "chemo-caps" for women undergoing chemotherapy.
B & B Company, Inc.
1 (800) 262-2789
www.bosombuddy.com
Manufactures the "Bosom Buddy", an all-fabric breast prosthetic. Bosom Buddy comes in 10 sizes, from AAA
to DDD and fits more than 40 bra sizes. It comes in three skin-tone colors. Fees are $65-$75 per breast form
and $2-$4 for accessories.
Beautiful Additions
377 Fayette Place
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 719-9900
Compression Hose, Lymphedema Sleeve, Custom Bra Fitters, Hats, Swimwear, Turbans, Wigs
Breast Friends, Inc.
180 Allen Rd. Ne
Suite 305 North
Atlanta, GA 30328
404-252-1061
www.breastfriends.org
One-on-One Phone Support
C.H. Martin and Co.
329 Marietta Street, NW
Atlanta, Ga 30313
404-525-9819
http://chmartinco.com
Cleaning for a Reason
Toll Free 1 (877) 337-3348
http://www.cleaningforareason.org/
Free housecleaning for cancer patients
Georgia Cancer Foundation
Bosom Buddies and Angel Closet
1301 Hightower Trail, Suite 250
Atlanta, GA 30350
770-640-5529
www.gacancerfoundation.org
Call for Support Group Locations, Pressure Pillows, Suzy Bags
Hair with Care Boutique
Jennifer Dickstein
Piedmont West
1800 Howell Mill Road
Atlanta, GA 30318
404-641-9587
[email protected]
www.hairwithcare.com
Providing a private and nurturing environment for an educated choice and custom fit. I am committed to helping
my clients retain their self-image and beautiful appearance during a challenging time.
Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics
Locations throughout Greater Atlanta Area
1 (877) 4-HANGER
www.hanger.com
Prostheses
Life Dances On
2620 Buford Highway, NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
(770) 497-0310
www.LifeDancesOn.org
Provides free social dance classes to cancer survivors and their partners.
Lighthouse Lymphedema Network
10240 Crescent Ridge Drive
Roswell, GA 30076
(770) 442-1317
http://www.lymphedemalighthouse.org/
Lymphedema Resource, Supplies and Support Groups
Livi Rae Lingerie
2975 Ring Road
Kennesaw, GA 30144
770-429-7004
www.liviraelingerie.com
Mastectomy Bras, Prostheses
New Horizons
5755 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 70
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(770) 840-9902
www.hairlossatlanta.net
Wigs/Turbans and Wig Consultation
Northside Hospital - A Woman's Place Boutique
1000 Johnson Ferry Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 851-8000
Wigs, Headwear, Bras, Prosthesis, Compression Supplies, Skin Care, Post Surgery Clothing
PAK in Pink
5745 Wendy Bagwell Pkwy, #33
Hiram GA 30141
(1/2 mile from Cobb County)
770-222-6678
www.pakinpink.com
Mastectomy fittings, bras, prosthesis, wigs, hats and turbans, skincare, and lymphedema sleeves
Piedmont-Fayette Hospital
1255 Highway 54 West
Fayetteville, GA 30214
770-719-7000
www.piedmontcancerconnection.org/
Exercise, Diet/Nutrition, Support Groups
Pretty Please
3920 North Druid Hills Rd.
Decatur, GA 30033
(404) 634-6309
Mastectomy Fittings, Swimwear, Wigs, Turbans, Hats & Hairpieces, Compression Garments, Prostheses and
Mastectomy Bras
Royal Wigs
4819 Rockbridge Rd.
Stone Mountain, Ga 30083
404-294-6226
Hair Care Products, Hats, Wigs/Turbans, Wig Consultation, and Beauty Supplies
Southern Crescent
1279 Highway 54 West
Suite 220
Fayetteville, GA 30214
770-991-2200
Prosthetics Breast Forms, Bras, Hats and Turbans, Wigs, Aromatherapy, Classes
Surviving, Inc.
4191 Oak Springs Road
Powder Springs, Ga 30127
(404) 277-2986
www.survivinginc.org
One-on-One Visits, Transportation, Prosthesis and Bra, Lymphedema Supplies, Support Services
The Tender Touch Mastectomy Boutique
12 Perimeter Park Drive
Atlanta, Ga 30341-1322
(770) 454-8126
Breast Prostheses, Surgical Bras, Mastectomy Bathing Suits
The Wellness Community - Cherokee
Northside Hospital Cherokee
Administrative Board Room
201 Hospital Road
Canton, GA 30114
770-720-5100
www.thewellnesscommunity-atlanta.org
Support Group
The Wellness Community - Atlanta
5775 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., Bldg. C, #225
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 843-1880
www.thewellnesscommunity-atlanta.org
Support Services
TurningPoint Women's Healthcare
11180 State Bridge Rd., Suite 503
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(770) 360-9271
www.myturningpoint.org
Exercise, Diet/Nutrition, Massage, Lymphedema Management, Support Services
Unique Wigs
Village Festival, 1093 Crabapple Road, Suite 23
Roswell, GA 30075
770-552-5811
www.uniquewigs.com
Wigs, Turbans, Scarves
Winship Cancer Institute
Radiance Boutique
1365-C Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
404-778-1264
Skin Treatments, Wigs, Personal Care Items, Prosthetics and Mastectomy Products
Young Survival Coalition
5825 Glenridge Dr.
Building 3, Suite 101-E
Atlanta, Ga 30328
404-250-6508
http://www.youngsurvival.org/atlanta
Monthly Support Group
Need Help? Call 1.800.georgia