Cancer Patient Resources: Statewide
- Cancer Information
- Home Care
- Classes and Support Groups
- Legal Information
- Equipment and Supplies
- Nutrition Services
- Financial Information
- Support Services
- Help With Appearance
- Transportation
On This Page
Cancer Information
The following organizations provide cancer information by phone, mail, and online. Topics include treatment, diagnosis, and current research.
American Cancer Society
1-800-227-2345: Ask for Patient Services
www.cancer.org
National Cancer Institute
1-800-422-6237
www.cancer.gov
Classes and Support Groups
American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society offers classes in several locations around Washington. Classes include "I Can Cope: Living With Cancer" and "Look Better, Feel Better."
1-800-227-2345: Ask for Patient Services
www.cancer.org
Group Health cancer support groups
Weekly support groups for cancer patients, friends, and family.
1-800-992-2279
Equipment and Supplies
Care Management
Assistance in or referrals for getting supplies and equipment.
Western Washington: 206-901-4028
Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho: 1-888-245-9004
Tri-Cities and Yakima: 1-800-458-5450
Customer Service
Information about Group Health coverage, including medical supplies, equipment, and prostheses.
American Cancer Society
Equipment loans for home use, such as bedside commodes and feeding supplies.
1-800-227-2345: Ask for Patient Services
www.cancer.org
Financial Information
Care Management
Help finding financial aid resources.
Western Washington: 206-901-4028
Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho: 1-888-245-9004
Tri-Cities and Yakima: 1-800-458-5450
Customer Service
Information about Group Health coverage, including coverage for medical supplies and equipment including prostheses.
Resource Line
Referral to community and senior information lines.
Department of Social and Health Services
Health and Medical Services
Information about DSHS health and medical programs, food help, and financial assistance.
1-800-737-0617
www.dshs.wa.gov/health.shtml
Department of Social and Health Services
Home and Community Services
Information about DSHS CHORE program, COPES, the attendant program, and nursing home placement.
1-800-346-9257
www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/professional/hcs.htm
Social Security Online
Information about benefits and assistance.
1-800-772-1213
www.socialsecurity.gov
Help With Appearance
American Cancer Society
Information on wigs, scarves, and "Look Better, Feel Better" classes.
1-800-227-2345: Ask for Patient Services
www.cancer.org
Home Care
Care Management
Assistance with resource information for home care.
Western Washington: 206-901-4028
Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho: 1-888-245-9004
Tri-Cities and Yakima: 1-800-458-5450
Hospice Program
Provides home-based care for people in the advanced stages of a terminal illness. Physician referral required.
Resource Line
Information about finding, interviewing, and hiring helpers as well as personal care and chore services.
Department of Social and Health Services
Home and Community Services
Information about DSHS CHORE program, COPES, the attendant program, and nursing home placement.
1-800-346-9257
www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/professional/hcs.htm
Legal Information
Resource Line
Information on advance directive documents; will mail copies of Group Health's booklet "Advance Directives: How to plan for health care decisions," which contains a living will and durable power of attorney for health care.
Washington State Bar Association
Provides the number of the nearest lawyer referral service in Washington state.
206-443-9722
1-800-945-9722
www.wsba.org
Nutrition Services
Nutrition Services
Nutrition counseling; no referral needed.
Support Services
Behavioral Health Services
Individual, family, and group counseling for patients and families living with cancer.
Care Management
Information, support, and referral to Group Health social workers.
Western Washington: 206-326-3440
Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho: 1-888-245-9004
Tri-Cities and Yakima: 1-800-458-5450
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
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
Transportation
American Cancer Society
Provides transportation depending on volunteer availability.
1-800-227-2345: Ask for Patient Services
www.cancer.org
Group Health
Reviewed 02/15/2012
