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As your trusted community partner in the fight against breast cancer, Komen MA has compiled information to assist patients, families, and friends through their individual experiences. Local support services and national resources can be found by scrolling through this page.
Breast Prosthesis
1. The Breast Form Fund
The Breast Form Fund offers financial help to un-insured or under-insured women to purchase breast forms [prosthesis] and post-mastectomy bras after breast cancer surgery. The Breast Form Fund helps all women of any cultural background who live in Massachusetts.
PHONE: 413-584-6673
2. Connecting Hope, Assistance Treatment (CHAT) Program
The Connecting Hope, Assistance and Treatment (CHAT) Program is a program of the Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Center for Community Health and Health Equity (CCHHE). This program helps women with breast cancer who need assistance to pay for such items as Medication (Tamoxifen, Arimides, Femara), Breast Forms [prosthesis], Childcare, Compressive sleeve or glove, Wig, Transportation to treatment or Counseling.
PHONE: 617-732-5759
Counseling and Support
1. CancerCare
The Breast Cancer Resource Guide Project of Massachusetts and CancerCare are working together to support patients, families and health providers coping with a diagnosis of breast cancer. For more information call our toll free number.
PHONE: 1-877-465-6636
2. American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society has an up-to-date list of breast cancer support groups in Massachusetts.
PHONE: 1-800-227-2345
Childcare/Eldercare
1. United Way 211 of Massachusetts
For the millions of Americans needing help every day - from locating food, shelter, financial assistance during a family crisis, to finding adequate care for an aging parent, to searching for the highest-quality child care by calling 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember number connecting you quickly to essential community support in your area. This phone services is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
PHONE: 211
2. Connecting Hope, Assistance Treatment (CHAT) Program
The Connecting Hope, Assistance and Treatment (CHAT) Program is a program of the Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Center for Community Health and Health Equity (CCHHE). This program helps women with breast cancer who need assistance to pay for such items as Medication (Tamoxifen, Arimides, Femara), Breast Forms [prosthesis], Childcare, Compressive sleeve or glove, Wig, Transportation to treatment or Counseling.
PHONE: 617-732-5759
3. MassResources.org
MassResources.org is an on-line resource listing many public programs fo rchildcare or eldercare assistance. This web site is offered in Portuguese and Spanish.
4. The Ellie Fund
The Ellie Fund's Care for the Caregiver program provides support services for women with breast cancer and their families completely free of charge. Our services include transportation to medical appointments, daycare, housekeeping, meals and grocery cards.
PHONE: 781-449-0100
Food/Groceries
1. Community Servings
Community Servings is dedicated to providing free home-delivered meals throughout Massachusetts to people homebound with Cancer and other acute life-threatening illnesses, who are unable to shop or cook for themselves. We provide our clients, their dependent families, and caregivers appealing, nutritious meals, reaching out to those in greatest need.
PHONE: 617-522-7777
2. United Way 211 of Massachusetts
For the millions of Americans needing help every day - from locating food, shelter, financial assistance during a family crisis, to finding adequate care for an aging parent, to searching for the highest-quality child care by calling 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember number connecting you quickly to essential community support in your area. This phone services is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
PHONE: 211
3. MassResources.org
MassResources.org is an on-line resource listing many public programs for food assistance. This web site is offered in Portuguese and Spanish.
4. The Ellie Fund
The Ellie Fund's Care for the Caregiver program provides support services for women with breast cancer and their families completely free of charge. Our services include transportation to medical appointments, daycare, housekeeping, meals and grocery cards.
PHONE: 781-449-0100
1. Magnolia Meals at Home
Magnolia Meals at HomeTM, a new program bringing free, nutritious meals to patients living with breast cancer and their families, in and around Woodcliff Lake, NJ and Andover, MA. The programs aims to help patients by providing nourishing meals to households affected by breast cancer so loved ones can spend more quality time together.
PHONE: 1-800-813-HOPE ext. 6809
Free Care/Insurance Plans in MA
1. Massachusetts Healthcare options
Many options for free or reduced dental, health, child and other care are available. Please contact the customer services center below.
PHONE: 1-800-841-2900 or 1-800-841-2900
2. Healthcare for All
Our goal is very simple: to provide direct, real, hands-on ways of reaching out and communicating with the consumers we try to help.
PHONE: 1-800-272-4232
3. Foundation for Health Coverage Education
The Foundation for Health Coverage Education offers 4 ways to help find health coverage in your area.
PHONE: 1-800-234-1317
Fuel Assistance
1. Massachusetts Energy Assistance
This web site provides a full listing of fuel assistance and energy assistance programs.
PHONE: Web based program with many contact numbers
2. United Way 211 of Massachusetts
For the millions of Americans needing help every day - from locating food, shelter, financial assistance during a family crisis, to finding adequate care for an aging parent, to searching for the highest-quality child care by calling 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember number connecting you quickly to essential community support in your area. This phone services is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
PHONE: 211
Genetic Testing/Counseling
1. Cancer Resource Foundation, Inc. Financial Assistance Program: Vouchers for FREE testing
The Cancer Resource Foundation, Inc., GIFTSS (Genetic Information for Treatment, Surveillance and Support) Program receives grant funding to offer vouchers for free genetic testing for those who might have mutations that place them at high risk for breast cancer (BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes), ovarian cancer, colon cancer, or melanoma.
PHONE: 508-630-2241
Housing/rental Assistance
1. United Way 211 of Massachusetts
For the millions of Americans needing help every day - from locating food, shelter, financial assistance during a family crisis, to finding adequate care for an aging parent, to searching for the highest-quality child care by calling 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember number connecting you quickly to essential community support in your area. This phone services is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
PHONE: 211
Legal
1. MassLegalHelp [information in multiple languages]
MassLegalHelp.org is one of three statewide websites that make up the Massachusetts Legal Websites Project.
- Topics covered on the MassLegalHelp site include:
- Children and Families
- Health and Mental Health
- Domestic Violence
- Housing
- Employment and Unemployment Income and Benefits
- Going to Court
- Seniors
- Disability
- Other areas
Temporary Lodging
1. Hope Lodge Worcester
Is a home away from home for cancer patients and their families during treatment. Located in Central Massachusetts (Worcester), Hope Lodge provides free lodging and transportation to guests from around the world and around the corner all at no costs. The Hope Lodge facility in Worcester, MA is a beautiful old restored home with many private rooms and common living areas.
PHONE: 508-792-2985 or 1-800-ACS-2345
2. AstraZeneca Hope Lodge Center
Our Lodge has 40 suites and provides free, comfortable, temporary housing for patients and their caregivers who must travel to Boston for their cancer treatment. Tours are available on-line.
PHONE: 508-632-3226 or 1-800-ACS-2345
Transportation
1. Connecting Hope, Assistance Treatment (CHAT) Program
The Connecting Hope, Assistance and Treatment (CHAT) Program is a program of the Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Center for Community Health and Health Equity (CCHHE). This program helps women with breast cancer who need assistance to pay for such items as Medication (Tamoxifen, Arimides, Femara), Breast Forms [prosthesis], Childcare, Compressive sleeve or glove, Wig, Transportation to treatment or Counseling.
PHONE: 617-732-5759
2. American Cancer Society (ACS)
The American Cancer Society Road to Recovery program provides transportation to and from treatment for people who have cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves. Volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their cars so that patients can receive the life-saving treatments they need.
PHONE: 1-800-227-2345
3. The Ellie Fund
The Ellie Fund's Care for the Caregiver program provides support services for women with breast cancer and their families completely free of charge. Our services include transportation to medical appointments, daycare, housekeeping, meals and grocery cards.
PHONE: 781-449-0100
Utilities
1. Connecting Hope, Assistance Treatment (CHAT) Program
The Connecting Hope, Assistance and Treatment (CHAT) Program is a program of the Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Center for Community Health and Health Equity (CCHHE). This program helps women with breast cancer who need assistance to pay for such items as Medication (Tamoxifen, Arimides, Femara), Breast Forms [prosthesis], Childcare, Compressive sleeve or glove, Wig, Transportation to treatment or Counseling.
PHONE: 617-732-5759
2. United Way 211 of Massachusetts
For the millions of Americans needing help every day - from locating food, shelter, financial assistance during a family crisis, to finding adequate care for an aging parent, to searching for the highest-quality child care by calling 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember number connecting you quickly to essential community support in your area. This phone services is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
PHONE: 211
3. CancerCare
The Breast Cancer Resource Guide Project of Massachusetts and CancerCare are working together to support patients, families and health providers coping with a diagnosis of breast cancer. For more information call our toll free number.
PHONE: 1-877-465-6636
4. Massachusetts Energy Assistance
This website provides a full listing of fuel assistance and energy assistance programs.
PHONE: Web based program with many contact numbers
Wigs
1. Connecting Hope, Assistance Treatment (CHAT) Program
The Connecting Hope, Assistance and Treatment (CHAT) Program is a program of the Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Center for Community Health and Health Equity (CCHHE). This program helps women with breast cancer who need assistance to pay for such items as Medication (Tamoxifen, Arimides, Femara), Breast Forms [prosthesis], Childcare, Compressive sleeve or glove, Wig, Transportation to treatment or Counseling.
PHONE: 617-732-5759
2. American Cancer Society (ACS)
The American Cancer Society provides free or affordable, easy-to style, synthetic wigs for cancer patients.
PHONE: 1-800-227-2345
Support Groups
South East Attleboro
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
Breast Cancer Support Group
(508) 222-5200
Falmouth
Falmouth Hospital Breast Cancer Support Group
(508) 457-3669
Provincetown
Helping Our Women
(508) 487-4357
South Weymouth
South Shore Hospital
Breast Cancer Support Group
(781) 340-8000
Taunton
Morton Hospital
Breast Cancer Support Group
(508) 828-7777
Boston
Asian Center Support Network
Call for more information regarding location and time:
(617) 870-4056
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Breast Cancer Support Group
(617) 667-2661
Fenway Community Health
Lesbians with Cancer Support Group
(617) 927-6243
New England Medical Center
Breast Cancer Support Groups
(617) 636-6145
Dana Farber Cancer Institute Support Groups
(617) 632-3301
Brighton
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Breast Cancer Support Group
(617) 789-2400
Cambridge
Mount Auburn Hospital
Breast Cancer Support Groups
(617) 499-5665
North East
Burlington
Lahey Clinic Breast Cancer Support Group
(781) 744-8113
Concord
Emerson Hospital
Breast Cancer Support Group
(978) 287-3178
Gloucester
Addison Gilbert Hospital
Breast Cancer Support Group
(978) 283-4001
Peabody
Support Group at Lahey Clinic Northshore
(781) 744-7779
Winchester
Winchester Hospital
Breast Cancer Support Group
(781) 756-2308
Stoneham
Breast Cancer Support Group at Hallmark Health System Stoneham Outpatient Center
(781) 224-5872/5826
Western Greenfield
Franklin Medical Center
Breast Cancer Support Group
(413) 773-2570
Ware
Baystate Mary Lane Hospital
Breast Cancer Support Group
(413) 967-2245
Springfield
Peer facilitated cancer/caregiver support
Wednesdays at 2 p.m.
332 Birnie Avenue
(413) 204-3605 or
Metro West Framingham
MetroWest Medical Center Support Services
(508) 383-1378
Central
Worcester UMass/Memorial Hospital
Breast Cancer Support Groups
(508) 334-1000
Caregivers
1. Family Caregiver Alliance
The Family Caregiver Alliance is a public voice for caregivers. Their programs focus on information, education, services, research and advocacy. These programs support and sustain the important work of families nationwide caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions.
2. Cancercare
Cancercare provides information ononline support groups, telephone groups, and education workshops for caregivers.
3. American Cancer Society
Through the American Cancer Society you can learn about what to expect if you become a caregiver for a person with cancer, as well as find suggestions and tips for making sure that you take care of yourself as well.
4. National Family Caregivers Association
The National Family Caregivers Association educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 65 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age.
PHONE: 1-800-896-3650
5. The Well Spouse Association
The Well SpouseTM Association, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership organization, advocates for and addresses the needs of individuals caring for a chronically ill and/or disabled spouse/partner. They offer peer to peer support and educate health care professionals and the general public about the special challenges and unique issues "well" spouses face every day.
6. Center for Disease Control and Prevention Caregiving Resources
The CDC provides general information and resources for caregivers.
Cancer Survivors
1. National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
NCCS advocates for quality cancer care for all people touched by cancer and provides tools that empower people to advocate for themselves. The website contains a number of resources, including a survivor tool box and survivor stories.
2. National Cancer Institute/Facing Forward: Life After Cancer Treatment
This publication covers post-treatment issues such as follow-up medical care, physical and emotional changes, changes in social relationships, and workplace issues.
3. National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service
Education about follow-up, health and well-being, and possible late effects after cancer treatment, support for survivors and families, and education and resources.
PHONE: 800-4-Cancer
4. LiveStrong: Living After Cancer Treatment Brochure Series
The Living After Cancer Treatment brochure series is an introduction to survivorship that is: culturally relevant, user-friendly, and easy to read. The brochures raise awareness of the physical, practical and emotional concerns of cancer survivors, list resources and encourage survivors to seek support. Brochures are available for:
- African Americans
- American Indian/Alaska Native
- Hispanic/Latino
- Adolescent/Young Adult Brochure
- Appalachian Brochure
- Asian American Brochure
- Pacific Islanders
- Arabic
- Chinese
- Vietnamese
- LGBT
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