Cancer Patient Resources: King County
Classes and Support Groups
Group Health cancer support groups
Weekly support group for cancer patients and their friends and family.
206-326-3440
Home Care
Home and Long-Term Care
Assistance for managing medical problems at home. Physician referral required.
Hospice Program
Home-based care for people in the advanced stages of a terminal illness. Physician referral required.
Legal Information
CLEAR at Northwest Justice Project
Coordinated Legal Education, Advice and Referral service (CLEAR) offers access to free legal services for seniors and eligible low-income clients. Self-help materials and forms can be printed from the site.
1-888-201-1014/TTY 1-888-201-9737
If you are age 60 or older, call the Senior Hotline at 1-888-387-7111
www.nwjustice.org
Senior Services of King County
Volunteers assist in a wide range of legal issues. Free legal clinic offered twice a month.
206-448-5720 or 1-888-435-3377
www.seniorservices.org
Support Services
Behavioral Health Services
Individual, family, and group counseling for families and patients living with cancer.
Care Management
Information, support, and referral to Group Health social workers.
206-326-3440
Resource Line
Information about support groups and community resources.
American Cancer Society
Information about community-based support groups.
1-800-227-2345: Ask for Patient Services
www.cancer.org
Cancer Lifeline
Emotional support and information, by phone 24 hours daily.
1-800-255-5505
www.cancerlifeline.org
Gilda's Club
A warm meeting place where men, women, and children living with cancer, along with their families, partners and friends, join with others to build social and emotional support as a supplement to medical care.
206-709-1400
www.gildasclubseattle.org
Transportation
Resource Line
Information on community transportation resources.
King County Metro Access Transportation Service
You must be a King County resident and eligible for the ADA Paratransit Program before you can request Access van service.
206-263-3113 or 1-866-205-5001
TTY 711
metro.kingcounty.gov/tops/accessible/accessvan.html
Group Health
Reviewed 02/15/2012
