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Below is a list of some of the many organizations throughout
the country who offer information and may be of help to you.
These resources should be used for informational purposes
only. Before deciding to use any new ideas you should
discuss them with your treatment team. We have made every
attempt to include sites that offer quality material or
information. However, Hope for Today Cancer Support does not
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Thyroid Cancer |
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General
About.com
Cancer.about.com/health/cancer/
Provides information on cancer and different types of
cancer; some original information, as well as from medical
journals and other sources
American Cancer Society 584-1668 (Knoxville office);
800-227-2345 (toll-free)
www.cancer.org
Provides information on different types of cancer,
educational material, support services, wigs, financial
information
American Institute for Cancer Research
800-843-8114 (toll-free)
www.aicr.org
Cancer charity fund fosters research on diet and cancer
prevention, educational material
American Pain Foundation 888-615-7246 (toll-free)
www.painfoundation.org
Provides information, advocacy, resources, and support
American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
800-962-7876 (toll-free)
www.astro.org
Provides research and information on radiation treatments
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
888-475-2784 (toll-free)
www.plasticsurgery.org
Provides list of board-certified plastic surgeon based on
area
Angel Flight America 800-446-1231
www.angelflightamerica.org
Provides free air travel to hospitals; certain criteria
apply; must call to request flight
Association of Cancer Online Resources
www.acor.org
Supports patient advocacy, provides information, online
communities and support networks
Association of Oncology Social Work 215-599-6093
www.aosw.org
Professional association for social workers in the oncology
field; provides resources and information
Cancer Care 800-813-4673 (toll-free)
www.cancercare.org
Provides free services to patients: counseling, education,
information and referrals, financial assistance
CancerEducation.com
www.cancereducation.com
Provides information and resources; interactive website
featuring audio-clips of information
Cancerfacts.org 877-422-3228 (toll-free)
www.cancerfacts.com
Online resource with cancer news and information and support
services
Cancer Hope Network 877-467-3638 (toll-free)
www.cancerhopenetwork.org
Provides individual support by matching people with trained
cancer survivor volunteers
Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation
800-227-2732 (toll-free)
www.preventcancer.org
Provides information, advocacy, and links to some
site-specific cancers; mission is prevention and early
detection of cancer
Caring Voice Coalition 888-267-1440 (toll-free)
www.caringvoice.org
Provides resources, advocacy, and support for patients with
serious and chronic disorders
Center Watch, Inc Clinical Trials Listing Service
www.centerwatch.com
Provides list of clinical trials, studies, and recently
approved drug therapies
Chemocare.com
www.chemocare.com
Provides information and resources
Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups
877-520-4457 (toll-free)
www.cancertrialshelp.org
Provides information and education on cancer clinical trials
Compassionate Friends 877-969-0010 (toll-free)
www.compassionatefriends.org
Offers support to bereaved parents, grandparents, and
siblings
Coping Magazine 615-790-2400
www.copingmag.com
Bi-monthly national magazine for cancer patients, families,
and professionals
Corporate Angel Network 866-328-1313 (toll-fee)
www.corpangelnetwork.org
Arranges free travel on corporate jets for cancer patients
and bone marrow donors and recipients; certain criteria
apply; call or email company
Crossing the Finish Line 484-674-4778
www.crossingthefinishline.org
Provides free retreats for young adults with cancer and
their caregiver who are living in Pennsylvania, Delaware, or
New Jersey
Dream Foundation 805-564-2131
www.dreamfoundation.org
Enhance quality of life of individuals and families battling
terminal illnesses by fulfilling last wishes of terminal
adults (18-65) when life expectancy is less than one year
Fairygodmother Foundation 773-388-1160
www.fairygodmother.org
Grants wishes of terminally ill adults 18 and older with a
life expectancy of less than one year; application and
guidelines available online
Fertile Hope 888-994-4673 (toll-free)
www.fertilehope.org
Provides information, support, and hope re: cancer and
fertility, offers education, financial assistance
Gilda’s Club Worldwide 917-305-1200
www.gildasclub.org
Focus on living with cancer, provides support, local club in
Nashville, TN
Hospice Education Institute 800-331-1620 (toll-free)
www.hospiceworld.org
Based in Connecticut; provides information on hospice
programs and provides regional seminars on hospice care
across the U.S.
Intercultural Cancer Council 713-798-4617
www.iccnetwork.org
Promotes policies, programs, and research to eliminate
unequal burden of cancer among racial minorities
Lance Armstrong Foundation 512-236-8820
www.laf.org
Survivor resources, support, programs, advocacy
Make-A-Wish Foundation 423-629-9474 (Chattanooga Chapter)
easttennessee.wish.org (Chattanooga Chapter)
www.wish.org
(National)
Grants wishes of children 2 ½ to 17 years of age with
life-threatening medical conditions; call or complete
application online to request a wish
National Asian Women’s Health Organization
415-989-9747
www.nawho.org
Provides research and advocacy to improve health status of
Asian women and their families
National Cancer Institute
www.cancer.gov
Research, training, and disseminates health information
National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service
800-422-6237 (toll-free)
http://cis.nci.nih.gov
Provides the latest and most accurate cancer information to
patients, their families, the public, and health
professionals. The CIS serves the United States, Puerto
Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Pacific Islands
National Cancer Survivor’s Day Foundation
615-794-3006
www.ncsdf.org
Provides education and networking for organizations that
support National Cancer Survivor’s Day
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
888-644-6226 (toll-free)
www.nccam.nih.gov
Supports research on complementary and alternative medicine,
trains researchers, and disseminates information
National Coalition for Cancer Research
www.cancercoalition.org/main.html
National group of 26 organizations focused on increasing
support for cancer research; provides information and
advocacy
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
888-937-6227 (toll-free)
www.canceradvocacy.org
Promotes education, advocacy, and resources
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
888-909-NCCN (toll-free)
www.nccn.org
Provides professional support, patient education; has
patient version of Oncology Practice Guidelines
National Family Caregivers Association
800-896-3650 (toll-free)
www.nfcacares.org
Provides support, education, and advocacy for family
caregivers
National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization 800-658-8898
(toll-free)
www.nhpco.org
Provides education, resources, and support
National Lymphedema Network 800-541-3259 (toll-free)
www.lymphnet.org
Provide education and guidance to lymphedema patients
National Patient Travel Center 800-296-1217 (toll-free)
www.patienttravel.org
Provides referral to free or discounted medical air
transport based on need and patient’s condition; can apply
online or by phone
National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc
800-999-6673 (toll-free voice mail only),
203-744-0100
www.rarediseases.org
Provides counseling and education on rare disorders and
medication assistance program
National Women’s Health Network 202-628-7814 (Health
Information Line)
www.nwhn.org
Non-profit health advocacy organization; provides advocacy
and information
Native American Cancer Initiatives, Inc
800-537-8295 (toll-free survivors network)
www.natamcancer.org
Provides information, support, and research on cancer within
Native American communities
Office of Minority Health Resource Center
www.omhrc.gov
Provides information and education relevant to minority
health issues, provides link to Spanish language site
OncoLink
www.oncolink.com
Provides information on cancer and resources
Oncology Nursing Society 866-257-4667 (toll-free)
www.ons.org
National organization for registered nurses and other
healthcare professionals dedicated to excellence in
healthcare related to oncology; provides information and
cancer forums
Patient Advocate Foundation 800-532-5274 (toll-free)
www.patientadvocate.org
Serves as liaison between patient and insurance, employer,
and/or creditors
People Living With Cancer
www.plwc.org
Provides information, support, and education for people with
cancer
Planet Cancer 512-481-9010
www.planetcancer.org
Community of young adults with cancer, offers support and
“Cancertainment”
R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation, Inc 800-433-0464 (toll-free)
www.blochcancer.org
Programs for people with cancer and their families:
second-opinion boards, free books on fighting cancer, and
relaxation tapes
Vital Options International 800-477-7666 (toll-free)
www.vitaloptions.org
Provides information and support; offers radio talk show
online and on XM satellite radio
WebMD 201-703-3400
www.webmd.com
Provides health information
The Wellness Community 865-546-4661(Knoxville office);
800-793-WELL (toll-free)
www.wellnesscommunitytn.org (Knoxville website);
www.thewellnesscommunity.org (National website)
Provides support groups, workshops, educational material,
local office located in Knoxville
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Bone
Bone Cancer International 805-480-3551
www.bonecancer.to
Provides information and support
Bone Marrow
BoneMarrowTest.com 800-915-3695 (toll-free)
www.bonemarrowtest.com
Provides resources for patients needing stem cell
transplants
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
800-546-5268 (toll-free)
www.nbmtlink.org
Provides information for prospective bone marrow transplant
patients
National Marrow Donor Program 800-627-7692 (toll-free)
www.marrow.org
Facilitates unrelated marrow and blood stem cell transplants
for patients with life-threatening diseases who do not have
matching donors in their families
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Brain
American Brain Tumor Association 800-886-2282 (toll-free
patient line)
www.abta.org
Provides information and resources about brain tumors
Brain Tumor Foundation 212-265-2401
www.braintumorfoundation.org
Provides information, advocacy, and support
The Brain Tumor Society 800-770-8287 (toll-free)
www.tbts.org
Provides information, support, and resources; support group
located in Memphis
National Brain Tumor Foundation 800-934-2873 (toll-free)
www.braintumor.org
Provides resources and information, funds research
North American Brain Tumor Coalition (NABTC) 202-508-4670
www.nabraintumor.org
Provides information and advocacy
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Breast
American Breast Cancer Foundation 877-539-2543 (toll-free)
www.abcf.org
Provides education, support, research, and screening
assistance programs
BreastCancer.org
www.breastcancer.org
Provides information and support for breast cancer patients
Breast Cancer Education Network 206-352-4066
www.healthtalk.com/breastcancer
Provides support, information, and broadcasts information
and presentations by phone and the Internet
The Breast Cancer Fund 866-760-8223 (toll-free)
www.breastcancerfund.org
Provides research, advocacy, resources, and policy
initiatives focusing on detection, treatment, prevention,
and access to care
BreastCancer.Net
www.breastcancer.net
Clearinghouse for information on breast cancer; provides
database of information, resources, and support groups
Breast Ultrasound Foundation
www.breastultrasound.org
Provides education and advocacy for breast ultrasounds
Conviviendo con el Cancer de Seno
https://chess.chsra.wisc.edu/espanol/Home/Home.aspx
Spanish language website providing information for patients
with breast cancer
Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE)
www.facingourrisk.org
For women with increased risk of breast cancer due to family
history and genes; offers support and information
Living Beyond Breast Cancer 888-753-5222 (toll-free)
www.lbbc.org
Provides information, support, conferences, quarterly
newsletter, and help line
LivingWithIt.org
www.livingwithit.org
Provides support to people with breast or lung cancer
Mautner Project for The National Lesbian Health Organization
202-332-5536
www.mautnerproject.org
Provides education and support to lesbians with cancer and
their partners and families
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
www.nbcam.org
Provides information and advocacy
National Breast Cancer Coalition 800-622-2838 (toll-free)
www.natlbcc.org
Grassroots advocacy group
OBGYN.net Latina
www.Latina.obgyn.net/espanol
Provides extensive collection of information for
Spanish-speaking women with OB-GYN and breast cancer
Sister Study 877-474-7837
www.sisterstudy.org
Information on study being conducted on sisters, one with
breast cancer and one without; information on how to join
study available online
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
865-692-3666 (Knoxville affiliate); 800-462-9273 (toll-free)
www.komenknoxville.org (Knoxville affiliate);
www.komen.org
(National)
Dedicated to advancing research, education, screening, and
treatment; local affiliate located in Knoxville
SusanLoveMD.org 312-230-1712
www.susanlovemd.org
Provides education, research, advocacy, and advice
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
423-622-4454 (Chattanooga affiliate 8:30 AM-4:30 PM);
800-221-2141 (toll-free English with interpreters in 150
languages 24-hour hotline)
800-986-9505 (toll-free Espanol 24-hour hotline)
www.y-me.org/chattanooga (Chattanooga affiliate)
www.y-me.org (National)
Provides help line and peer support; local affiliate located
in Chattanooga
Young Survival Coalition 212-206-6610
www.youngsurvival.org
For young women diagnosed with breast cancer; offers
information, support, and education
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Center
www.patientcenters.com/breastcancer
Provides education, information, and resources for patients
with metastatic breast cancer
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Cervix
National Cervical Cancer Coalition 800-685-5531 (toll-free)
www.nccc-online.org
Provides information and support
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Children
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
800-366-2223 (toll-free)
www.candlelighters.org
Provides information, support, and advocacy
Childhood Cancer Awareness 800-458-6223 (toll-free)
www.curesearch.org
Provides information
CureSearch: Children’s Oncology Group
800-458-6223 (toll-free)
www.curesearch.org
Provides information, advocacy, research, and support for
children and adolescents and their family members
Kid Support 847-869-1323
www.kidsupport.org
Provides adult led peer support programs for children with a
parent who has breast cancer
KidsCope 404-892-1437
www.kidscope.org
Provides educational material to help children cope with
changes when a parent has cancer
Kids Konnected 800-899-2866 (toll-free);
423-778-5119 (Chattanooga location)
www.kidskonnected.org
Provides friendship, education, and support to children who
have parents with cancer; local support group located in
Chattanooga at Erlanger Health Center
Locks of Love 888-896-1588 (toll-free info)
www.locksoflove.org
Provides hairpieces to children under 18 years of age who
have long-term medical hair loss; application can be
downloaded from website
Ronald McDonald House Charities 630-623-7048
www.rmhc.org
Provides support, resources, and grants to improve the
health and well being of children and their families
Teens Living with Cancer 585-334-0858
www.teenslivingwithcancer.org
Provides information and support to teens with cancer
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Colon
Colon Cancer Alliance 877-422-2030 (toll-free)
www.ccalliance.org
Provides support, education, buddy program
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Eye
The Eye Cancer Network 212-832-8170
www.eyecancer.com
Provides education and links to physicians and support for
patients and families
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Gynecological
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation 800-444-4441 (toll-free)
www.thegcf.org
Ensure public awareness of gynecologic cancer prevention,
early diagnosis, and supports research
OBGYN.net Latina
www.Latina.obgyn.net/espanol
Provides extensive collection of information for
Spanish-speaking women with OB-GYN and breast cancer
Women’s Cancer Network 312-644-6610
www.wcn.org
Interactive website, provides education and information
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Kidney
Kidney Cancer Association 800-850-9132 (toll-free)
www.curekidneycancer.org
Provides information, education
National Kidney Foundation 865-688-5481 (Knoxville office);
800-622-9010 (toll-free national office)
www.kidneyetn.org (Knoxville website);
www.kidney.org
(National website)
Provides information
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Leukemia/Lymphoma
International Myeloma Foundation 800-452-2873 (toll-free);
423-886-1606 (Chattanooga support group)
www.myeloma.org
Provides information, support groups; local support group
located in Chattanooga Memorial Cancer Research Center
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 800-955-4572 (toll-free)
www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
Provides support groups, education, and financial assistance
Lymphoma Research Foundation 800-500-9976 (toll-free)
www.lymphoma.org
Provides information, support, advocacy, and research
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
203-972-1250
www.multiplemyeloma.org
Provides opportunities for clinical trials, education,
seminars, newspaper
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Liver
American Liver Association 866-756-7668 (toll-free Memphis
Chapter); 800-223-0179 (toll-free National)
www.midsouthliverfoundation.org (Memphis Chapter);
www.liverfoundation.org (National)
Provides information and advocacy on liver diseases
LiverTumor.org
www.livertumor.org
Website answering questions, providing education and support
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Lung
Alliance for Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support, and Education
800-298-2436 (toll-free)
www.lungcanceralliance.org
Helps improve quality of life for people with lung cancer,
offering support, newsletter, and educational information
American Lung Association 800-586-4872 (toll-free)
www.lungusa.org
Dedicated to conquering lung disease, provides information;
local chapters in Chattanooga and Nashville
LivingWithIt.org
www.livingwithit.org
Provides support to people with lung or breast cancer
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Oral
The Oral Cancer Foundation 949-646-8000
www.oralcancerfoundation.org
Provides education, research, information, support, and
newsletter
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer
800-377-0928 (toll-free)
www.spohnc.org
Provides information, support, and advocacy
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Ovarian
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition 888-682-7486 (toll-free)
www.ovarian.org
Provides information, advocacy, and resources
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance 202-331-1332
www.ovariancancer.org
Works at national level to increase understanding of ovarian
cancer, advocates for more research
SHARE: Self Help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer
866-891-2392 (toll-free)
www.sharecancersupport.org
Provides information, support groups, education
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Pancreas
National Pancreas Foundation
www.pancreasfoundation.org
Provides information and services to people with pancreatic
diseases
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 877-272-6226 (toll-free)
www.pancan.org
Provides education and advocacy
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Prostate
National Prostate Cancer Coalition 888-245-9455 (toll-free)
www.pcacoalition.org
Advocacy organization, grassroots
Us Too! International, Inc 800-808-7866 (toll-free)
www.ustoo.org
Provides information, counseling, and educational meetings
for men with prostate cancer and their families; local
groups in Bristol, Cookeville, Kingsport, and Nashville
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Skin
American Academy of Dermatology 866-503-7546 (toll-free)
www.aad.org
Provides information and advocacy
Melanoma.com
www.melanoma.com
Provides information
Skin Cancer Foundation 800-754-6490 (toll-free)
www.skincancer.org
Advocates for prevention, education, community action,
research
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Thyroid
ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association, Inc
901-301-2377 (Memphis support group);
877-588-7904 (toll-free)
www.thyca.org
Provides information, support, opportunity for clinical
trials, newsletter; local support group in Memphis
Thyroid-Cancer.net
www.thyroid-cancer.net
Provides information
Thyroid Cancer Outreach Network
www.thyroid.about.com
Provides information and support
Urological
American Urological Association Foundation
800-828-7866 (toll-free)
www.auafoundation.org
Provides information and support groups
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Finances
*If having difficulty paying bills, contact companies and
talk with them about current situation and payment options.
Some companies may work with you and develop a payment plan
or lower payments.
American Cancer Society 800-ACS-2345 (toll-free)
www.cancer.org
Provides some financial assistance only if difficulty is due
to cancer diagnosis; can only provide assistance one time to
patient
Consumer Credit Counseling Services 800-251-2227 (toll-free)
Provides credit counseling to help people establish debt
repayment programs; call to make face-to-face appointment
CancerCare 800-813-4673 (toll-free)
www.cancercare.org
Provides financial assistance for treatment-related
expenses; application available online
HealthWell Foundation 800-675-8416 (toll-free)
www.healthwellfoundation.org
Provides financial assistance for people with certain cancer
diagnoses; assists with prescriptions, health insurance
premiums, and out-of-pocket healthcare costs; can call or
apply online
The Marrow Foundation Patient Assistance Program
888-999-6743 (toll-free)
www.marrow.org
Provides financial assistance for bone marrow transplants;
criteria and process can be found on website
National Association for the Terminally Ill
888-847-0390 (toll-free)
www.terminallyill.org
Provides financial assistance for individuals who have less
than 2 years to live; must have medical questionnaire
completed; forms available online
Patient Advocate Foundation 800-532-5274 (toll-free)
www.patientadvocate.org
Serves as liaison between patient and insurance, employer,
and/or creditors
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
865-692-3666 (Knoxville affiliate); 800-462-9273 (toll-free)
Provides funds in various communities to assist women with
breast cancer with bills and gasoline. Contact Susan G.
Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Knoxville Affiliate for
contact names and phone numbers.
United Way-Located in various communities; provides
financial assistance with bills
www.unitedway.org
Anderson County: 865-483-8431
Blount County: 865-982-2251
Greene County: 423-639-9361
Hamblen County: 423-581-8601
Knox County: 865-523-9131
McMinn & Meigs County:
423-745-9606
Monroe County: 423-337-7690
Roane County: 865-882-7711
Sevier County: 865-453-4261
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Food/Clothing/Shelter/Utility
*Senior Programs: People who are not in the senior age group
may be able to qualify for some senior programs if they have
a disability. Contact the programs to check qualifications
if interested in a specific program.
Aid to Distressed Families of Anderson County
865-483-6028
Assists with utilities, prescriptions, glasses
Angel Food Ministries 888-819-3745 (toll-free)
www.angelfoodministries.com
Provides groceries in a medium-size box for $25/box; one box
can feed family of four for about 1 week; has multiple
church host sites across the county; menus and location
sites available online or by phone
Backyard Missions 865-689-5175
Located in Fountain City, provides food
Baptist Center at Montgomery Village 865-577-6244
Located in Knox County; provides clothing and food
Baptist Center at Western Heights 865-525-9068
Located in Knox County; food and clothing
Blount County Food Bank 865-983-4206
Campbell County Food/Life Services 423-566-6083
Cancer Fund of America 800-578-5284 (toll-free) or
800-441-1664 (toll-free)
www.cfoa.org
Provides a variety of free products for cancer patients;
call or go to website for information
Catholic Social Services 865-524-9896
Emergency food/shelter in Knox County
Center for Energy and Housing Services
865-637-6700
Low-income energy assistance; weatherization programs; minor
home repair program
Center of Hope 865-984-1113
www.4-hope.org
Located in Knoxville; provides assistance with food,
clothes, and household items
Central Charities Committee of Newport
423-623-7271
Provides emergency assistance with food, utilities, and rent
to residents of Cocke County; also assists stranded
transient people
Chilhowee Baptist Center 865-981-2992
Located in Blount County; provides emergency food
Cocke County Office on Aging 423-623-1400
Provides emergency food
Cokebury United Methodist Church 865-246-0424
Located in Knox County; provides emergency assistance
Community Action Center
Located in various communities; provides emergency
assistance with food, utilities, rent, Ensure products,
prescriptions, weatherization, finances, home repair;
services may differ between counties
Anderson County: 865-457-5500
Blount County: 865-983-8412
Knoxville-Knox County: 865-546-3500
Mid-East Tennessee (Roane and Loudon Counties): 865-354-0450
Mountain Valley (Campbell, Claiborne, Morgan, Scott, and
Union Counties): 423-691-2551
Southeast Tennessee (Bledsoe, Grundy, McMinn, Meigs, Polk,
Rhea, and Sequatchie Counties): 423-949-2191
Upper East Tennessee (Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins,
Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington Counties):
423-246-6180
Community Food Connection 865-977-4400
Located in Maryville
Community Shares Food Bank 865-522-1604
Located in Knoxville
Crazy Quilt Friendship Center 423-784-6022
Located in Jellico; assists with emergency clothing, food,
and utilities
Cross, Inc 865-579-6192
Located in Seymour
Cumberland County Good Samaritans 931-484-3225
Builds ramps, assists with emergency needs
Cumberland County Resource Agency 931-456-0691
Meals on wheels, energy assistance, transportation
Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority
423-442-3983
Serves Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Monroe, and
Sevier counties; assists with finances, food, clothing,
housing
East Tennessee Human Resource Agency (ETHRA)
Located in various communities; provides emergency
assistance with food, utilities, transportation
Anderson County: 865-457-3357
Blount County: 865-681-1966
Campbell County: 423-526-2948
Claiborne County: 423-626-8187
Knox County: 865-691-2551
Loudon County: 865-986-7331
Monroe County: 423-442-5311
Morgan County: 423-346-6651
Roane County: 865-376-3319
Union County: 865-992-8816
Elk’s Lodge Shoe Giveaway 865-588-1879
Provides shoes for elementary school children in Knox
County; parents must contact school to get vouchers
Fish of Knoxville 865-523-7900
Provides 3-day emergency supply of food, may be able to
deliver if needed
Food Program at the MLB Building 865-546-3500
Located in Knoxville
Friendship Baptist Church 865-691-4084
Located in Knox County; offers clothing and food
Gentle Touch Ministries 423-623-5372
Located in Newport; provides emergency clothing and food to
Cocke County residents
Good Samaritan Center 865-986-1777
Located in Loudon County
Goodwill Industries-Located in various communities; provides
reduced priced clothing
Alcoa: 865-984-5296
Athens: 423-746-0611
Clinton: 865-457-4798
Dayton: 423-570-0532
Harriman: 865-882-6952
Jefferson City: 865-475-6282
Knoxville: 865-521-9361 (Asheville Hwy)
865-573-3627 (Chapman Hwy)
865-588-8567 (Kingston Pike)
865-922-9114 (Maynardville Hwy)
865-524-0245 (North Broadway)
865-675-6470 (West End Ave)
LaFollette: 423-566-7411
Lenoir City: 865-988-8507
Morristown: 423-587-9763
New Tazewell: 423-626-1909
Newport: 423-613-0815
Oak Ridge: 865-481-3227
Oneida: 423-286-8737
Rutledge: 865-828-5663
Sevierville: 865-453-0007
Habitat for Humanity Thrift Shop 865-988-7427
Located in Lenoir City; thrift store with clothing,
furniture, and appliances serving residents of Loudon County
Hamblen County Central Services 423-586-9431
Provides emergency food, utilities
Helping Hands Home Assistance 865-692-5258
Available in Anderson, Blount, Knox, Loudon, and Monroe
Counties; offers services to the elderly and people with
disabilities, enabling them to live independently; offers
sitters/companions, financial counseling, skills training
Hispanic Catholic Charities 865-637-4769
Hispanic ministry
Jefferson County Neighborhood Service Center
865-475-4745
Assists with utility bills
Jellico Seventh Day Adventist Community Service 423-784-0670
Provides thrift store, food bank, and emergency utility and
rent assistance to Jellico residents
Just Ask 211 211
8 AM-11 PM; Referrals for various services
Knox Area Rescue Mission 865-673-6554
Provides food, shelter
Knox County Public School Clothing Center
865-594-3791
Clothing for school age children; must have clothing card
from school
Knox County Office on Aging 865-524-2786
Provides mobile meals, transportation, and other services
for seniors
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation 865-403-1100
Provides low income housing
Knoxville Utilities Board 865-524-2911
Works with agencies and customers to coordinate assistance
on KUB bills; Project Help
Ladies of Charity 865-524-0538
Emergency assistance for utilities, groceries, rent,
clothing, fuel, and medical aid
LaFollette Homeless Shelter 423-562-5366
Love Kitchen 865-546-3248
Located in Knoxville; provides food for those who are
homeless or homebound
Manna House Community Outreach Center
423-869-9777
Located in Harrogate; provides emergency assistance with
food and clothing
Ministerial Association Temporary Shelter (MATS)
423-587-9215
Located in Morristown; provides shelter, food, clothing,
counseling
Ministerial Benevolent Fund 423-442-2170
Located in Madisonville; emergency funds and food
Meals on Wheels-Located in various communities; food brought
to home
Anderson County: Office on Aging
865-457-3259
Blount County: Community Action Center 865-983-8412
Campbell County:
Senior Citizens of Jellico
423-784-9041
LaFollette Senior Citizen’s Center 423-562-6672
(8:30AM-12:30PM)
Claiborne County: Senior Citizens Center 423-869-8080
Cocke County: Newport Housing Authority
423-623-3711
Cumberland County: Human Resource Agency 931-456-0691
Grainger County: Office of the Aging
865-828-5397
Hamblen County:
Morristown Senior Citizens Center
423-581-5166
Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority 423-587-4500
Jefferson County: Senior Nutrition Program
865-475-1186
Johnson City: First TN Area Agency on Aging 423-928-0224
Knoxville:
Baptist Senior Health Centers
865-281-2961 (Clinton Hwy)
865-522-8922 (N. Broadway)
865-588-8143 (Kingston Pike)
865-675-3454 (Kingston Pike
Farragut)
Covenant Senior Health Center 865-531-5571
Mobile Meals 865-524-2786
O’Connor John T. Senior Center 865-523-1135
Office on Aging 865-524-2786 (for
seniors)
Senior Citizens Center Educational & Social Service
865-523-1135
St. Mary’s Alzheimer’s Day Center 865-545-7530
Westbrook Senior Center
865-558-0555
Loudon County:
Community Action Agency
865-986-7162
Senior Citizens Center
865-458-5445
Maynardville: Senior Citizen Center
865-992-3292
Monroe County:
Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority 423-442-5834 (to grocery
store, doctor)
Cora Veal Senior Citizens Center
(Madisonville) 423-442-2022
Morgan County: Dial a Ride 423-346-6651
Roane County: Rockwood Office on Aging
865-354-0450
Scott County: Nutritional Program
423-569-6729
Sevier County:
Baptist Senior Health Center
865-428-5614
Senior Nutrition Program
865-453-4906
Sevier Senior Center 865-453-8080
Strawberry Plains:
Strawberry Plains Senior Citizens
Center 865-933-9255
Union County:
Human Resource Agency
865-992-8816
Senior Citizens Center
865-992-3292
Monroe County Family Resource Center
423-442-6109
Assist with utilities
Monroe County Food Pantry 423-442-7273
Monroe County Neighborhood Center 423-442-3769
Provides emergency food
Morgan County Dial a Ride 423-346-6651
Provides assistance with utilities
Morgan Scott Project 423-965-3131
Provides emergency assistance to residents of Morgan and
Scott Counties
Nearly New-YWCA 865-482-9922
Located in Oak Ridge; provides clothing at reduced cost
North Knox County Community Chest 865-938-3517
Non-profit thrift store selling clothes and various items at
low cost
Roane County Coop. Ministries 865-376-4779
Provides emergency food
Salvation Army-Located in various communities; may not be
able to assist with utility bills if receive government
subsidized housing
Campbell County: 423-566-2214
Johnson City: 423-926-2101 or
423-928-9426
Kingsport: 423-246-6671
Knoxville: 865-525-0434 or 865-525-9401
LaFollette: 423-562-4341
Oak Ridge: 865-483-4694
Sevierville: 865-908-4010
Scottish Rite Temple 865-524-3459/865-524-3450
Loan closet
Seaton Thrift Shop 865-882-0558
Located in Harriman; provides clothing at reduced cost
Second Harvest Food Bank 865-521-0000
Sevier County Food Ministries 865-428-5182
Sevier County Neighborhood Center 865-453-7131
Sevier County Office on Aging 865-453-8080
Provides services for seniors
Sweetwater Area Ministries 423-337-0210
Emergency assistance with food and utilities; application
process
Trinity Outreach Center 931-537-9814
Located in Cookeville; assists with clothing and food;
assists only Putnam County residents with utilities, rent,
and prescription needs
Union County Heins Creek Baptist 865-992-8124
Provides emergency food
Union County Food Pantry 865-992-4335
Provides emergency food
United Way
www.unitedway.org
Provides some financial assistance, emergency food and
shelter; see Finances listing for phone numbers
Volunteer Ministries 865-525-5778
Emergency assistance with food, shelter, health, utilities,
and mental health
West Park Baptist Church 865-690-0031
Offers assistance with food/meals
Angelic Ministries 865-523-8884
Provides low-income families with clothes, household items
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Health Care
Cherokee Health System-Located in various communities;
not-for-profit healthcare agency provides medical, dental,
and/or behavioral healthcare on sliding fee scale
Blount County: 865-380-4390
Claiborne County: 423-623-8271
Cocke County: 423-623-5301
Grainger County:
Rutledge-865-828-4248
Bean Station-865-993-4300
Blaine-865-933-4110
Washburn-865-497-2591
Hamblen County: 423-586-5032
Jefferson County: 865-471-0312
Knox County:
College St.-865-544-0406 (behavioral & primary care)
Dameron Ave.-865-215-5456
(behavioral health only)
Dutch Valley Rd-865-342-1910
(behavioral health only)
E. Emory Rd-865-925-4172
(behavioral health & substance use)
Loudon County: 865-986-8082
Sevier County: 865-573-0698
Union County: 865-992-3849
Dayspring Family Health Center 423-784-8492
Located in Jellico; offers sliding fee scale based on income
Deer Lodge Medical Clinic 423-965-3680
Located in Deer Lodge; sliding fee scale healthcare and
dental care-no insurance required
Free Medical Clinic of America 865-577-3733
Located in Knox County, must show proof of employment
Good Samaritan Clinic 865-983-9802
Located in Blount County; sliding fee scale-no insurance
required
Good Samaritan Dental Clinic 865-977-4784
Located in Blount County; provides dental care to low-income
residents; must meet income guidelines
Health Department-Offers sliding fee scale healthcare; many
offer vaccinations to residents; located in various
communities:
Anderson County: 865-425-8800
Blount County: 865-983-4582
Campbell County: 423-562-8351
Claiborne County: 423-626-4291
Cocke County: 423-623-8733
Cumberland County: 931-484-6196
Grainger County: 865-828-5247
Hamblen County: 423-586-6431
Jefferson County: 865-397-3930
Knox County: 865-215-5500
Loudon County: 865-458-2514
McMinn County: 423-745-7431
Monroe County: 423-442-3993 or
423-442-5934
Roane County: 865-354-1220
Sevier County: 865-637-6853
Union County: 865-992-3867
Indian Mountain Clinic 423-784-5771
Located in Clairfield; sliding fee scale based on income for
Claiborne County residents
Interfaith Health Clinic 865-546-7330
Located in Knox County; sliding fee scale-no insurance
required
Laurel Fork Clear Fork Health Center
Located in Clairfield; sliding fee scale based on income for
Claiborne County residents
Lions Club-Located in various communities; provides glasses,
additional programs available
www.lionsclubs.org
Medic Clinic 865-453-1122
Located in Pigeon Forge
Mt. Hope/Good Shepherd Clinic 865-774-7684
Located in Sevier County; sliding fee scale-no insurance
required
Parrotsville Center 423-625-1170
Provides primary care services regardless of ability to pay
People’s Clinic/Volunteer Ministries 865-524-3926
Walk-in clinic, medical, dental, and behavioral services
Poison Control 800-288-9999 (toll-free)
Prince Medical Center 865-546-5177
TennCare and sliding fee scale based on income and family
size
Project Access 865-531-2766
Provides care to Knox County residents who do not have
insurance and are ineligible for any insurance; does have
screening process and income guidelines
Regional Education & Community Health Services (REACHS)
423-562-1705
Located in LaFollette; provides sliding fee scale for those
without insurance
Rockwood Health Clinic 865-354-3034
Located in Roane County
Rural Medical Services, Inc. 865-509-0055
Located in Jefferson and Cocke Counties; provides primary
care services to those living in Jefferson and Cocke
Counties; also has Migrant Health Program located in
Parrottsville
Vision USA 800-766-4466
www.aoa.org
Provides vision care services free of charge to uninsured
low-income people and their families; has income guidelines
Washburn Medical Center 865-497-2591
Sliding fee scale-application process and need to show proof
of income
Women’s Wellness & Maternity Center
423-442-6624 or 800-440-3385
Located in Madisonville; sliding fee scale; women’s health
clinic and freestanding birth center
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Hospitals
Athens Regional Medical Center 423-745-1411
www.athensrmc.com
Baptist Hospital of Cocke County 423-625-2200
www.baptistoneword.org
Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee Cancer Center
865-632-5595
www.baptistoneword.org
Baptist Regional Cancer Center at Baptist Hospital West
865-218-7081
www.baptistoneword.org/cancercenter.html
Blount Memorial Hospital Cancer Center
865-983-7211
www.blountmemorial.org
Bradley Memorial Hospital The Warnie Finnell Oncology Center
423-559-6000
www.bradleyhospital.com
The Children’s Hospital at Johnson City Medical Center
423-431-6111
www.msha.com
Christine LaGuardia Phillips Cancer Center at Wellmont
Holston Valley 423-224-4000
www.wellmont.org
Claiborne County Hospital 423-626-4211
www.claibornehospital.org
Cleveland Community Hospital 423-339-4100
www.clevelandcommunity.com
Cookeville Regional Medical Cancer Center
931-528-2541
www.crmchealth.org
Copper Basin Medical Center 423-496-5511
Cumberland Medical Center Regional Cancer Center
931-456-8390
www.cmchealthcare.org
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital 865-541-8000
www.etch.com
Erlanger Cancer Center 423-778-5465
www.erlanger.org
Fort Loudoun Medical Center 865-271-6000
www.fsloudon.com
Fort Sanders Parkwest Medical Center 865-373-1000
www.fsparkwest.com
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center 865-541-1111
www.fsregional.com
Indian Path Medical Center Regional Cancer Center
423-857-7000
www.msha.com
Jellico Community Hospital 423-784-7252 or
800-944-7252 (toll-free)
www.jellicohospital.com
Johnson City Medical Center Regional Cancer Center
423-431-6111
www.msha.com
Johnson City Specialty Hospital 423-926-1111
www.msha.com
Lakeway Regional Hospital 423-522-6000
www.lakewayregionalhospital.com
Laughlin Memorial Hospital 423-787-5000
www.laughlinmemorial.org
Memorial Hospital Cancer Center 423-495-7730
www.memorial.org
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge
865-481-1000
www.mmcoakridge.com
Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System Cancer Care & Treatment
Center 423-522-4630
www.mhhs1.org
Mountain Home VA Medical Center 423-926-1171
www.va.gov
North Side Hospital 423-854-5600
www.msha.com
Roane Medical Center 865-882-1323
www.roanemedical.com
Sarah Cannon Cancer Center at Parkridge
423-493-1690
www.parkridgemedicalcenter.com
Scott County Hospital 423-569-6119
Saint Mary’s Jefferson Memorial Hospital
865-471-2500
www.ehealthconnection.com/regions/tennessee
Saint Mary’s Medical Center of Campbell County in LaFollette
423-907-1200
www.ehealthconnection.com/regions/tennessee
Saint Mary’s Medical Center Cancer Center
865-545-8649
www.ehealthconnection.com/regions/tennessee
Saint Mary’s North Cancer Center 865-859-7020
www.ehealthconnection.com/regions/tennessee
Sycamore Shoals Hospital 423-542-1300
www.msha.com
Thompson Cancer Survival Center 865-541-1111
www.thompsoncancer.com
Unicoi County Memorial Hospital 423-743-3141
www.ucmhnet.org
University of Tennessee Medical Center Cancer Institute
865-544-9572
www.utmedicalcenter.org
Wellmont Bristol Regional Cancer Center
423-844-1121
www.wellmont.org
Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital
423-921-7000
www.wellmont.org
Woods Memorial Hospital District 423-263-3600
www.woodshospital.org
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Insurance
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
301-427-1364
www.ahcpr.gov
Provides information on healthcare and health insurance
plans
Cancer Safety Program 615-253-6101
If receiving treatment or workup by doctor for possible
cancer diagnosis when you were disenrolled from TennCare,
you may be able to receive TennCare or coverage for cancer
treatment. Contact is Clare Sullivan.
Indigent Care Program
Available through some local health departments; may provide
care on a sliding scale basis. See Health Department under
Health Care for phone numbers.
Medicare 800-489-4633 (Toll-free Customer Call Center)
www.medicare.gov
Health insurance for people 65 years and older; “Part A”
covers inpatient hospital stays, limited care in skilled
nursing facilities, home health, and hospice; “Part B”
covers doctor’s visits, emergency room, lab work, home
health, and durable medical equipment; “Part D” covers
prescriptions
Social Security 800-772-1213 (toll-free)
http://socialsecurity.gov
Provides retirement benefits; must be 65 years or older to
receive full benefits; also has disability benefits. Local
offices:
Athens: 423-745-7488
Cookeville: 931-528-9765
Greeneville: 423-639-9506
Knoxville: 865-692-0196
Lafollette: 423-566-4007
Maryville: 865-982-3714
Morristown: 423-581-0258
Oak Ridge: 865-482-6908
TennCare/Medicaid
Health insurance for low-income residents. Requires
contacting local Department of Human Services (DHS) office.
Applications available online:
http://www.tennessee.gov/humanserv/adfam/hs-0169.pdf
Local DHS offices:
Anderson: 865-457-3660
Blount: 865-981-2350
Campbell: 423-566-9639
Claiborne: 423-626-7285
Cocke: 423-623-1291
Grainger: 865-828-5251
Hamblen: 423-585-1444
Jefferson: 865-397-9401
Knox: 865-594-6151
Loudon: 865-986-4749
McMinn: 423-744-2800
Monroe: 423-442-7403
Morgan: 423-346-6237
Roane: 865-376-3491
Scott: 423-663-2821
Sevier: 865-429-7005
Union: 865-992-5802
Important (toll-free) TennCare phone numbers:
Info Line 800-669-1851
Advocacy Line 800-722-7474
Health Options Hotline 888-486-9355-for TennCare
disenrollees only; provides healthcare resources by county
Solutions Unit 800-878-3192
Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program
877-801-0044
Assists people with Medicare with health insurance choices
and problems
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Legal
Cancer Legal Resource Center 213-736-1455
www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
Provides counseling and information on insurance,
healthcare, employment, and other rights to cancer patients
and families
Community Mediation Center 865-594-1879
Located in Knoxville; conflict resolution to members in
community
Lawyer Referral & Information Service
865-522-7501
Knoxville Bar Association free public service; assists with
finding resources for legal problems
Legal Aid Society of East Tennessee 865-981-1818
Provides legal representation for indigent clients in East
Tennessee; offices located around East Tennessee;
financial-eligibility requirements
Chattanooga: 800-572-7457 (toll-free) or 423-756-4013 or
423-265-4164
Cleveland: 800-445-3219 (toll-free) or
423-479-8577 or 423-339-3282
Johnson City: 800-821-1312 (toll-free) or
423-928-8311
Knoxville: 865-637-0484 or 865-525-1152
Maryville: 865-981-1818 or 865-981-1816
Morristown: 800-821-1309 (toll-free) or
423-587-4850
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberland-Oak
Ridge 865-483-8454 or
800-483-8457 (toll-free hotline) or 866-481-3669 (toll-free
tax hotline)
Provides legal representation for indigent clients in
Anderson, Campbell, Claiborne, Morgan, Roane, Scott, and
Union Counties; financial–eligibility requirements; does not
handle criminal matters unless court-appointed
Pro Bono Project 865-525-3425
Operated by Legal Aid with bar associations in Knox, Blount,
Loudon, and Sevier counties; cases unable to be handled by
Legal Aid may be taken by volunteers with the Pro Bono
Project; same financial-eligibility requirements as Legal
Aid
Rural Legal Services of Tennessee 423-483-8454
Provides legal representation for indigent clients in the 19
counties in the Appalachian coalfields of the Cumberland
Plateau; located in Oak Ridge
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Prescriptions
Abbott Diabetic Program 866-224-8887
Can provide free diabetic supplies if meet income guidelines
and have been denied by Medicaid
Affordable Medicine Options for Seniors (AMOS) 865-524-2786
Provides information and advice to people 60 years and
older; schedule appointments
Anderson County Community Action Center
865-457-5500
Assists with prescriptions
Co-Pay Relief 866-512-3861 (toll-free)
www.copays.org
Sponsored by Patient Advocate Foundation; provides
assistance with prescriptions for insured patients who have
been diagnosed with Autoimmune Disorders, Diabetes,
Lymphoma, Sarcoma, Macular Degeneration, Breast, Colon,
Lung, Kidney, and Prostate Cancers; complete application by
phone
Health Options 888-486-9355 (toll-free)
www.tnhealthoptions.org
Offers prescription options for TennCare disenrollees, as
well as others who are uninsured
Linking ARMS 800-813-4673 (toll-free)
www.cancercare.org
Helps breast cancer patients with cost of some medications
and supplies; provided by Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation and CancerCare; can only assist a patient once a
year; applications available online
National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc
800-999-6673 (toll-free voice mail only),
203-744-0100
www.rarediseases.org
Provides medication assistance program for specific
conditions or situations
New Eyes for the Needy 973-376-4903
www.neweyesfortheneedy.org
Provides vouchers to assist with getting glasses for
low-income individuals who do not have any other ways of
getting glasses
Partnership for Prescription Assistance 888-477-2669
(toll-free)
P.H.D. 1-800-862-1456 (toll-free)
Helps patients choose right Medicare D for them; works with
all ages to get free or reduced medications; provides
mail-order prescriptions
PhRMA 888-477-2669
www.phrma.org/patients
Lists pharmaceutical company programs that provide drugs to
doctors whose patients would not be able to afford them
Roche Pharmaceuticals 888-587-9438 (toll-free)
Patient Assistance Program for Roche medications; will need
financial documentation, completed application, and
prescription; staff/MD office to call phone number
RX Outreach 800-769-3880 (toll-free)
www.rxoutreach.com
Offers Patient Assistance Program for medications;
application available online
www.helpingpatients.org
Website that offers information on programs that can assist
with cost of prescription medications
www.needymeds.com
Website that offers information on programs that can assist
with cost of prescription medications
www.patientaccessnetwork.org 866-316-7263 (toll-free)
Website that assists insured patients with cost of treatment
www.rxassist.org
Website that provides database of drug companies patient
assistance programs
www.rxhope.com
Website that assists patients with prescription medications
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Support Groups, Advocacy
*Senior Programs: People who are not in the senior age group
may be able to qualify for some senior programs if they have
a disability. Contact the programs to check qualifications
if interested in a specific program.
Arthritis Foundation-Smokey Mountain Branch
865-470-7909
Support group for cancer patients who have arthritis
Cancer Patients and Survivors Support Group and Family and
Friends Support Group
Offered at Blount Memorial Cancer Center Conference Room
every Tuesday
Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church 865-291-5232
Located in Knox County; provides support group to those who
have lost a loved one, people who have cancer
Cokebury United Methodist Church 865-694-9039
Located in Knox County; provides support group to those who
have lost a loved one. Meets 2nd Monday of every month.
Disability Resource Center 865-637-3666
Family Bereavement Group 865-546-4661
Support group for family member or friend who has lost a
loved one to cancer; offered at the Wellness Community in
Knoxville
First United Methodist Church 865-483-4357
Located in Oak Ridge; provides support group for those who
have lost a loved one; call to register to attend
Hope’s Embrace Cancer Support Group
865-966-1190
Located in Knox County; provides support group to patients
who have cancer and cancer survivors and caregivers
Hope for Today 865-984-0388
www.hopefortoday.us
Cancer support group in Blount County. Meets 1st Monday of
every month except holidays.
I Can Cope 800-227-2345 (toll-free)
Educational series sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
Offered in various communities. Contact ACS for locations
and dates.
Kids in Crisis Support (KICS) 865-544-5038
Provides grief support and counseling for children; offers
Mane Support program (equine assisted grief counseling)
Knoxville Jewish Alliance 865-690-6343
Provides support group for those who have lost a loved one,
caregivers of a family member with cancer
Look Good, Feel Better 800-227-2345 (toll-free)
Program through the American Cancer Society that teaches
patients how to deal with the appearance-related side
effects of cancer treatments. Offered in various
communities. Contact ACS for locations and dates.
Man to Man 800-227-2345 (toll-free)
Prostate support group sponsored by the American Cancer
Society. Offered in various communities. Contact ACS for
locations and dates.
Reach to Recovery 800-ACS-2345 (toll-free)
Peer support program for people with breast cancer.
Volunteers are survivors of breast cancer; can meet face to
face or speak by phone.
Smoking Cessation Services:
Classes offered in various communities; call 865-215-QUIT
for list of programs available in the community, including
those surrounding Knox County
Knoxville Pulmonary Group Cessation Program 865-524-7471
Provides assistance with quitting smoking/tobacco use
www.Smokefree.gov 800-784-8669
Provides information, referrals, and support to help quit
smoking
Wellness Community 865-546-4661
Provides various groups; to join a weekly group, must attend
a Welcome to Wellness meeting and interview
Welcome to Wellness: Mondays 5:30 PM-6:30 PM, Thursdays
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
West Park Baptist Church 865-690-0031
Located in Knox County; provides support group to those who
have lost a loved one; also provides support by phone or
personal visits to people with cancer
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Transportation
American Cancer Society 800-227-2345 (toll-free)
May be able to provide transportation in some counties
CAC 865-524-0319
TennCare appointments or for those who do not have access to
KAT Bus; application process and income guidelines for those
without TennCare
Campbell County Transportation (DHS)
423-566-9639
CSA TennCare Transportation 865-594-5627 (Knox County)
800-671-4018 (toll-free)
Cumberland County Human Resource Agency
931-456-0691
East Tennessee Human Resource Agency (Ethra) 800-232-1565
(toll-free)
Charges a fee, including crossing county lines; for Knox
County residents, only serves Knox County, not Knoxville
City-contact CAC or use KAT bus
First Tennessee Human Resource Agency (FTHRA or Net-trans)
423-461-8288
Serves Carter, Green, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi,
and Washington Counties; may charge a fee
KAT K-trans City Bus 865-637-3000
KAT Lift 865-215-7850
Available for those who require door-to-door transportation
due to medical disability; requires application
Oak Ridge Taxi Coupon Program 865-425-3999
Oak Ridge residents; provides reduced taxi fare coupons for
the elderly
Oak Ridge Transit 865-482-2785
www.oakridgepublictransit.org
Provides fares one-way or round trip; may charge a fee
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Veterans
VA Benefits Information 800-342-8330 (toll-free)
Local Veterans Benefits Office:
Chattanooga: 423-634-6488
Cookeville: 931-526-6929
Knoxville: 865-594-6158
Morristown: 423-587-7032
Mountain Home:
423-926-1171 ext 7202
VA Johnson City 423-926-1171
VA Murfreesboro 615-893-1360
VA Monroe County 423-442-5812
VA Outpatient Clinics:
Chattanooga: 423-855-6550
Cookeville: 931-528-2531
Knoxville: 865-545-4592
Mountain City: 423-727-5900
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Acknowledgements
This resource guide would not be possible without the
assistance of the East Tennessee Region 1 Comprehensive
Cancer Control Coalition (ETCCCC) and John L. Bell, MD,
Chair of the ETCCCC. Within this Coalition, many agencies
were involved in gathering and compiling these resources.
Gratitude is extended to the following agencies:
American Cancer Society
Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee Cancer Center
Baptist Regional Cancer Center at Baptist Hospital West
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
East Tennessee State University
Hope for Today Support Group
Knox County Health Department
Knoxville Regional Health Department
Men’s Health Network
National Cancer Institute
Saint Mary’s Medical Center Cancer Center
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Knoxville Affiliate
Tennessee Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
Thompson Cancer Survival Center
University of Tennessee College of Nursing
University of Tennessee Medical Center Cancer Institute
Wellmont Bristol Regional Cancer Center
The Wellness Community
This resource guide is intended for use by patients with
cancer, their caregivers and family members, and healthcare
providers. At the time of printing, the information listed
was correct. There may be additional resources available
that are not listed in this guide, and the information
listed may change. The members of the ETCCCC hope this guide
will be useful to patients with cancer, as well as their
family members and caregivers.
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Reading
Resources
Cancer as a Turning Point: A Handbook for people with
cancer, their families and health professionals
by L. LeShan
Choices in Healing: Integrating the Best of Conventional
and
Complementary Approaches to Cancer
by Michael Lerner
Getting Well Again
by Carol O. Simonton and Stephanie Matthews and James L.
Creighton
The Healing Family--The Simonton Approach for Families
Facing Illness
by Stephanie Matthews Simonton
Kitchen Table Wisdom
by Rachael Naomi Remmon
Minding the Body, Mending the Mind
by Joan Borysenko
The Relaxation Response
by Herbert Benson and Miriam Killper
It's Always Something
by Gilda Radner |
