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Mutual support groups whose members are people who have specific disabilities, illnesses or other health conditions, their families and friends. The groups meet and provide an opportunity for participants to share information, practical tips for daily living and encouragement.

Clients are allowed two cases of Boost nutritional drink per month. A client can also purchase a nutritional drink they may need and submit a reciept for reimbursement of that drink.

Offers support to individuals with or recovered from cancer, as well as supporters and family members. Provides nutritious food and an opportunity to discuss cancer related topics. Group is Christian-focused but everyone is welcome.

Provides various forms of relaxation and stress reduction activities such as yoga, tai chi, reiki and reflexology to help those dealing with cancer cope with the physical and mental stress of cancer. Childcare available with advance notice. Services provided for the individual diagnosed and family/caregiver.

Provides a support group for individuals that have lost an adult loved one to cancer.

The support group meets in Mercy Memorial Hospital's main floor conference room, 904 Scioto St.,Urbana. Can sometimes help with co-pays and prosthetics related to breast cancer.

Helps patients with cancer, their families and caregivers navigate the many systems encountered during cancer treatment. Assist in linking those dealing with cancer to needed programs and resources. Assistance is individualized to the patient's needs. Assistance may include transportation to appointments, assistance with rent or utilities and providing support and education.

Offers personalized care plans and wellness and educational classes for individuals and their families affected by cancer. "Lunchtime Learning" series is offered every first Wednesday of the month. Topics vary. Telephone for additional information. Classes are offered online through Zoom with a limited number of people attending in person.

Provides group sessions conducted by a certified art therapist to help those touched by cancer experience how the creative process can enhance healing.

Provides oncologists who treat a broad range of conditions, including blood disorders, gastrointestinal, thoracic, breast, coagulation disorders, myeloma, head and neck, sarcomas, lymphoma, central nervous system, leukemia, and diseases affecting bone marrow, including anemias.

Offers a week long camping experience and year round support system for youth with cancer and their families. The goal of Camp Quality is to provide children and adolescents with the opportunity to experience new and exciting activities in a medically safe environment.

Offers a free week-long day camp for children affected by cancer. Activities include crafts, outdoor play, and other therapeutic activities.

Offers support group for families with children who have experienced the death of an adult loved one from cancer.

The Patient Navigator program helps patients, families, and caregivers navigate the many systems needed during the cancer journey. A Patient Navigator will: *Provide individualized assistance and support to patients, survivors, families, and caregivers; *Facilitate access to American Cancer Society information and services, as well as provide access to additional community-based resources; *Provide support and practical assistance in navigating required systems, such as financial, health care, and social systems; *Provide information and education about the cancer journey; *Assist in identifying strategies that help to ensure a better quality of life.

Provides medical supplies and equipment, food and nutritional supplements, medication financial assistance and wigs, turbans and breast prostheses.

Offers a conversational support group format exploring spiritual approaches to coping with cancer.

Provides up-to-date information from leading experts in oncology through free, one-hour workshops over the telephone.

Provides resources for cancer patients, including: * Nutrition supplements (Boost, Boost Pudding, Boost Glucose Control, Ensure, Ensure Clear, Pedialyte) * Transportation and mileage reimbursement * Prescription assistance * Medical supplies and equipment (Medical equipment includes items such as wheelchairs, walkers, bedside commodes, shower benches, raised toilet seats, electric beds, and more. Medical supplies include such items as dressings, tapes, latex gloves, ostomy supplies, bed pads, pull-ups, briefs, and chux.) * Adapted clothing items (wigs, mastectomy items, zip tees, chemo hats) * One-time financial assistance with rent, utilities, or childcare for those with qualifying income

Provides two clinical nurse specialists who can answer questions about cancer medications, services, and support groups available at the hospital.

Monthly topics specific to young adults with cancer.

Southwest Airlines provides complimentary, roundtrip tickets to nonprofit hospitals and medical transportation organizations. Southwest allows participating nonprofit hospitals and medical transportation nonprofit organizations the freedom to determine how to distribute the tickets to patients and/or caregivers. In Ohio, the following hospitals have received tickets to assist cancer patients: - Akron Children's Hospital (Akron/Canton, OH) - Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital (Cleveland, OH) - Nationwide Children's Hospital (Columbus, OH) - University Hospitals Case Medical Center (Cleveland, OH) - The Ohio State University--Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital (Columbus, OH).

If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer and reside in Licking County, enrollment in SASS offers you the following: - Educational Support: including information and referrals on mammography, self exams and educational programs for young women on prevention and the benefits of early diagnosis. The program also sponsors and promotes fundraising in Licking County focused on breast cancer awareness and prevention. - Personal support: including details on services such as cosmetic care, prosthesis, lymphedema care and transportation issues. Information on local breast cancer resources and classes are also made available through our quarterly SASS newsletters. - Social Support: including opportunities to connect with other women diagnosed with breast cancer and access to events such as dinners, informative workshops and local support groups. Also available are mentor relationships as well as the SASS email group and Facebook page for networking and sharing with breast cancer survivors throughout the county.

Provides speakers on cancer prevention and early detection to organizations. Builds relationships with community-based organizations and health care providers, schools, parks and communities to plan, organize and develop effective cancer prevention and early detection programs and activities. It is recommended Cervical Cancer testing (screening) should begin at age 25; Breast Screenings/Mammogram should start every year for Women between age 40-44; and regular mammograms should happen annually for Women between age 45-54. Women 55 and older can switch to a mammogram every other year.

Provides a wide range of cancer screenings and treatments; the network of services offers options to accommodate the level of care specified by the patient's physician.

The cancer center offers a variety of support groups, which provide patients and loved ones opportunities to interact with other other patients, to educate others learn more about cancer and to help cope with the diagnosis and course of treatment. The Resource Center is open to the public any time the center is open, no appointment is needed. Many support groups for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers are available.