I am a: Patient | Caregiver | Physician CANCER AND BLOOD DISORDERS SERVICES AND TREATMENTS PROVIDERS CANCER CENTERS WHO WE ARE Search Share: AUSTIN AREA Austin Area Providers Cancer Centers Research & Clinical Trials Cancer Treatments Specialty Infusion Therapy Cancer Resources Austin Breast Cancer Resources Austin Colon Cancer Resources Austin Lung Cancer Resources Austin Prostate Cancer Resources Events In The News Patient Stories Annual Round Rock Express Awareness Night Austin Community Charitable Giving Video Library Virtual Nutrition Education Classes COMMUNITY & SUPPORT My Community My Support How To Help a Cancer Patient CANCER RESOURCES Overall Support Services Wonders and Worries Wonders and Worries is a local organization that serves children ages 2 to 18 who have a parent or caregiver with a serious illness. They work with children and their families to provide an age-appropriate understanding of the illness, its treatment, and side effects. They provide support to help children and teens cope with stress and fear related to illness in the family. Wonders and Worries partners with parents to support their children. This includes families at any stage of illness, from recent diagnosis to remission and recurrence. All services are offered free of charge in English and Spanish. Contact: 512-329-5757 or visit www.wondersandworries.org. Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC) Breast Cancer Resource Center is a centralized source of information, education, and support that empowers those affected by breast cancer to navigate through diagnosis and beyond. BCRC is professionally staffed by breast cancer survivors. Certified patient navigators provide one-on-one consultations with patients and caregivers at convenient locations. Multiple support groups are offered, as well as lending libraries, access to free screenings, online social and educational networks, and more. All services are offered free of charge. Contact: 512-524-2560 or visit www.bcrc.org. American Cancer Society The local American Cancer Society chapter helps patients with a variety of needs. The ACS Look Good Feel Better class is offered monthly at most area clinics. Call your local center for details and meeting times. It has a resource room, which includes complimentary head pieces. Be sure to call for an appointment. Contact: 512-919-1800 or visit www.cancer.org. Regarding Cancer Cancer is a local nonprofit that provides free support services to anyone impacted by cancer – including individuals with a current or past cancer diagnosis as well as their family, friends and caregivers. Contact: www.regardingcancer.org. Cancer Navigation Services Livestrong Cancer Navigation (walk in center at 6th street office) Contact: 512-279-8434 American Cancer Society Contact: 800-227-2345 Care Assistance Color Cancer Care Box Program The Color Cancer Care Box Program sends personal care supplies, mobility items, and lifesaving nutrition to cancer patients in need. Contact: 512-296-2180 or visit www.careboxprogram.org. Cleaning for a Reason Contact: 877-337-3348 or visit www.cleaningforareason.org. Austin Meals on Wheels Contact: 512-476-6325 Counseling Texas Oncology’s licensed social workers are dedicated to helping patients, caregivers and families through illness. Please reach out to your site’s social worker to learn more about the support available to you. Exercise Livestrong at the Y Contact: 512-335-8622 or visit www.AustinYMCA.org. Senior Information and Referral AGE of Central Texas Contact: 512-451-4611 Area Agency on Aging Contact: 512-916-6062 Texas Department of Aging and Disability Contact: 512-908-9435 Support Groups There are a variety of other support groups offered locally that include breast cancer, brain tumors, multiple myeloma, prostate cancer, and many more. For information on support groups and additional services available for patients and caregivers, please contact the American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345. Imerman Angels Through their unique matching process, Imerman Angels partners anyone seeking cancer support with someone just like you – a “Mentor Angel”. A Mentor Angel is a cancer survivor or caregiver who is the same age, same gender, and most importantly who has faced the same type of cancer. Contact: 866-4637626 or visit www.imermanangels.org. Texas Oncology Sponsored Patient Support Groups The following support groups are held at Texas Oncology –Austin Central. Breast Cancer Support Group Meets: 4th Tuesday of each month Time: 5:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Location: First floor reception area Contact: Suzie Gick, RN, 512-427-9456 Colon Cancer Support Group Meets: 4th Tuesday of each month Time: 5:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Location: Second floor reception area Contact: Kim Nugent-Anderson, kna@austin.rr.com Gynecological Cancers Support Group Meets: 3rd Tuesday of each month Time: 5:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Location: First floor reception area Contact: Cindy Gandy, RN, 512-427-9408 or Gloria Taffe, RN, 512-427-9510 Breast Cancer Support Circle at Texas Oncology South Austin Monthly support group for survivors currently in treatment and post-treatment survivors. Facilitated by Melissa Ruiz, Breast Cancer Navigator with the Breast Cancer Resource Center For more information please contact Melissa Ruiz at (512)580-4498 or (512)850-7962 Coping with Cancer Support Group For Patients and Caregivers at Texas Oncology Central Austin Monthly support group for caregivers and patients who are newly diagnosed or in the midst of cancer treatment. For more information please contact Brandi Jurecek, LCSW (512)421-4167 or Penny DeCou, LCSW (512)427-9433 Empower Your Recovery 5 week support group program for cancer survivors who have completed treatment within the past two years. This program has weekly topics addressing the needs of those in the process of navigating the shift between being a patient to being a survivor. Facilitated by Texas Oncology Social Workers at different times of the year. For more information please contact your center’s social worker. Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Support Group at Texas Oncology South Austin Monthly support group for survivors currently in treatment, post-treatment survivors and caregivers. Facilitated by Vanessa Pettijohn, LCSW social worker with Texas Oncology For more information please contact Vanessa Pettijohn, LCSW at (512)912-2776 Transportation Medicaid Transportation Contact: 877-633-8747 Special Transit Service (STS) Capital Metro Services any location within the Capital Metro Service Area providing ground transportation for cancer patients and family members. Applications are available by calling STS at 512-389-7480 or online. Contact: To apply 512-389-7501, for reservations 512-478-9647, www.capmetro.org. CARTS (rural transport) CARTS delivers transportation tailored specifically for each of the 169 communities it serves. Contact: 800-456-7433 or visit ridecarts.com. Senior Transportation through City of Austin Parks and Transportation Department (PARDS) Contact: City of Austin Parks and Recreation 512-974-1464 Faith in Action Caregivers Provides personalized transportation to medical appointments, shopping, and other destinations. Clients must be 60 or older, ambulatory, and unable to provide their own transportation or assistance. Contact: 512-538-1152 or visit www.faithinactioncaregivers.org. American Cancer Society Road to Recovery Volunteer program that assists ambulatory cancer patients with ground transportation to and from cancer treatment. 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