American Cancer Society - Southern New England Region

Address

931 Jefferson Boulevard
Suite 3004
Warwick, RI 02886

(800) 227-2345

http://www.cancer.org

Description:

Trained cancer information specialists are available 24/7 to answer questions about cancer and to link callers with resources in their communities.

American Cancer Society Programs and Services: Support groups and support services, referrals to assist with medication, financial, emergency housing, burial, legal and emergency issues, patient transportation.

Cancer Support Groups: Man-To-Man-Prostate Group, first Wednesday of every month at 6:30PM, Comprehensive Cancer Center, APC Building, 1st floor, 593 Eddy Street, Providence.

Reach To Recovery-Breast cancer one-on-one support program for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.

Road To Recovery-Volunteer program that provides rides or assists cancer patients with resources for rides to their cancer treatment.


Services include: referral for cancer patients, equipment, transportation and a summer camp for children and siblings.

Description

Trained cancer information specialists are available 24/7 to answer questions about cancer and to link callers with resources in their communities. American Cancer Society Programs and Services: Support groups and support services, referrals to assist with medication, financial, emergency housing, burial, legal and emergency issues, patient transportation. Cancer Support Groups: Man-To-Man-Prostate Group, first Wednesday of every month at 6:30PM, Comprehensive Cancer Center, APC Building, 1st floor, 593 Eddy Street, Providence. Reach To Recovery-Breast cancer one-on-one support program for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Road To Recovery-Volunteer program that provides rides or assists cancer patients with resources for rides to their cancer treatment. Services include: referral for cancer patients, equipment, transportation and a summer camp for children and siblings.

Hours

Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM; Hotline 24/7

Required Documents

Varies

Eligibility

Cancer patients and their loved ones

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or visit website for more information

Languages

Spanish, Portuguese

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Rhode Island
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    Description

    The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery program provides transportation to and from treatment for people with cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves.

    Hours

    Varies

    Required Documents

    Varies

    Eligibility

    Patients must be traveling to a cancer-related medical appointment.

    Fees

    No Fees

    Intake Procedure

    Call 1-800-227-2345 well in advance of appointment date. It can take several business days to coordinate a ride. For more information, visit https://www.cancer.org/treatment/support-programs-and-services/road-to-recovery.html

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island

      Contact

      Name:
      Debborah Smith
      Title:
      Senior Vice President for Health Initiatives

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      401-421-0535
      Name:
      Fax
      Number:
      800-227-2345
      Name:
      Main Phone
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      General Information

      Hours:

      24/7 Live Support

      Intake Process:

      Call or visit website

      Program Fees:

      No Fees

      Eligibility:

      Cancer patients and their loved ones

      Is Shelter?

      No

      Miscellaneous

      Related Resource

      Date of Official Change:

      December 19, 2022

      Legal Status:

      Non-Profit

      Description

      Trained cancer information specialists are available 24/7 to answer questions about cancer and to link callers with resources in their communities. American Cancer Society Programs and Services: Support groups and support services, referrals to assist with medication, financial, emergency housing, burial, legal and emergency issues, patient transportation. Cancer Support Groups: Man-To-Man-Prostate Group, first Wednesday of every month at 6:30PM, Comprehensive Cancer Center, APC Building, 1st floor, 593 Eddy Street, Providence. Reach To Recovery-Breast cancer one-on-one support program for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Road To Recovery-Volunteer program that provides rides or assists cancer patients with resources for rides to their cancer treatment. Services include: referral for cancer patients, equipment, transportation and a summer camp for children and siblings.

      Hours

      Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM; Hotline 24/7

      Required Documents

      Varies

      Eligibility

      Cancer patients and their loved ones

      Fees

      No Fees

      Intake Procedure

      Call or visit website for more information

      Languages

      Spanish, Portuguese

      Service Area

      Statewide

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Rhode Island
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PN-8100.3000) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery program provides transportation to and from treatment for people with cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves.

        Hours

        Varies

        Required Documents

        Varies

        Eligibility

        Patients must be traveling to a cancer-related medical appointment.

        Fees

        No Fees

        Intake Procedure

        Call 1-800-227-2345 well in advance of appointment date. It can take several business days to coordinate a ride. For more information, visit https://www.cancer.org/treatment/support-programs-and-services/road-to-recovery.html

        Service Area

        Statewide

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Rhode Island

          Contact

          Name:
          Debborah Smith
          Title:
          Senior Vice President for Health Initiatives

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          401-421-0535
          Name:
          Fax
          Number:
          800-227-2345
          Name:
          Main Phone
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BT-4500.6500-500) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Address Listings

          Physical (Primary)

          931 Jefferson Boulevard
          Suite 3004
          Warwick, RI 02886

          Mailing

          931 Jefferson Boulevard
          Suite 3004
          Warwick, RI 02886-2213

          Contacts

          Debborah Smith

          Primary Contact

          Senior Vice President for Health Initiatives

          debborah.smith@cancer.org

          Phone Numbers

          Main Phone

          (800) 227-2345

          ACS Cancer Action Network

          (888) 669-4226

          Automobile Donations

          (888) 227-5500

          Fax

          (401) 421-0535

          Jefferson BlVD/Warwick

          (401) 243-2600

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