please click on this link!
HAIRPIECES, WIGS, ETC. RESOURCES:
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY of Michigan Wig Bank Program
20450 Civic Center Dr.
Southfield, MI 48076
Phone: 248-663-3800
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2413 S. Linden Suite A
Flint, MI 48532
Phone: 810-733-3702
Participating salons of the Amer ican Cancer Society Wig Bank Program provides FREE wigs. The program does
not provide hats, scarves, or turbans. This program is open to all cancer patients regardless of income or health insurance status. There are a wide variety of programs!
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American Cancer Society TLC Program
Phone: 800-850-9445
"tlc" – Tender Loving Care®:
Our "tlc" (Tender Loving Care) publication offers affordable hair loss and mastectomy products for women coping
with cancer, as well as advice on how to use them. Products include wigs, hairpieces, hats, turbans, and breast
forms, as well as mastectomy bras, camisoles, and swimwear.
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ACS CARES™
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, deciding what’s next can be over-whelming. ACS
CARES™ (Community Access to Resources, Education, and Support) equips those facing cancer with curated
content, programs, and services to fit their specific cancer journey.
Children With Hair Loss
12776 S. Dixie Hwy.
S. Rockwood, MI 48179
Phone: 734-379-4400
Provides children & adolescents up to age 21 with hair replacements, hair prosthesis, hats, a halo of hair to be
worn under the hat, cleaning products and styling for free. This is the ONLY organization that provides these
services up to age 21 ABSOLUTELY FREE to the child / adolescent with no financial outlay from the parents &
the parents do NOT have to hold fundraisers in order for their child to receive these services. There is no finan- cial qualification, only that the child has a hair loss need.
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Other organizations (such as "Wigs for Kids" and "Locks of Love") require financial records from the parents
and that the parents pay a portion or all of the cost for these services!
EBeauty Community Inc.
20486 W. Hazelwood Ave.
Buckeye, AZ 85396
Phone: 612-963-0701
EBeauty provides free wigs to women of all ages who have medically caused hair loss through the implemen-
tation of the Wig Exchange and Hospital Partnership Programs.
Knitted Knockers
1780 Iowa Street
Bellingham, WA 98229
Phone: 360-305-2139
Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prostheses for women who have had breast cancer and under-
gone mastectomy or lumpectomy. Traditional breast prosthetics can be hot, heavy and sticky. They typically
require special bras or camisoles with pockets and can’t be worn for weeks after surgery. Knitted Knockers are
soft, comfortable, beautiful and when placed in a regular bra they take the shape and feel of a real breast. They
are adjustable, washable and can even be worn while swimming. Our special volunteer knitters provide these
FREE to those requesting them.
"I Promise" Program
Phone: 734-246-6053
The I Promise program is a fund available to Downriver residents faced with the challenges of cancer and in need
of essential medical and personal equipment. The program provides essential needs, such as wigs, prostheses, swimsuits and other important items to improve the quality of life. Eligible candidates are awarded vouchers for
local participating businesses to purchase needed items. Monetary donations for this fund are provided by Henry
Ford Wyandotte Hospital employees. For more information about this fund, or to schedule an appointment, please contact the HFWH Office of Volunteer Services.
Marlene's Wigs with Love
Phone: 248-345-6777
With the guidance of Henry Ford Health System, Marlene funded and started her own program. She now fits, cuts
styles wigs for cancer patients and applies makeup to help them cope with the physical changes that occur when undergoing chemotherapy or radiation. Marlene’s Wigs With Love impacts the well-being of hundreds of Henry
Ford Health System cancer patients each year helping them to feel beautiful, loved and empowered at this disrup-
tive time in their lives. If a patient has insurance, a doctor’s prescription is required for the appointment. All cancer patients are welcome to be fitted for a wig regardless of their ability to pay. Marlene schedules an individual consultation with each patient to ensure their privacy. At a very emotional time in their lives, Marlene gives cancer patients a free wig, headstand, shampoo, turban and hairbrush. She only asks that they give back in the future
when they are able to help out other cancer patients.
University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center WIG BANK / University Hospital
Room 2B 203 (Near Gift Shop and Cashier's Office)
1500 E. Medical Center Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5718
Phone: 734-764-6893 800-888-9825
WIG BANK:
The Guest Assistance Program (GAP) maintains the Wig Bank Program, which allows patients undergoing medical treatment to obtain a synthetic wig or head covering. Our staff will assist with fitting and selection of a wig during a private consultation. Consultations can be made by either appointment or drop-in. Fittings are available in the office
as well as in treatment areas or inpatient settings. While no youth wigs are available, we can provide resources for children's wigs.
Wigs & Wishes (formerly Friends Are By Your Side)
304 Hurffville Crosskeys
Sewell, NJ 08080
Phone: 856-582-6600
Wigs and Wishes By Martino Cartier (formerly Friends Are By Your Side) grants wigs (free of charge) and wishes
to those who are battling cancer.
OTHER RESOURCES:
Be Well My Friends / Special Needs Grant
2435 15th St.
Wyandotte, MI 48192
Phone: 734-530-1569
Special Needs Grant:
Life does not always go as we hope and plan for it to go. Whether it’s loss of employment, an illness, unexpected funeral expenses or any of a myriad of other circumstances, Be Well My Friends may be able to help with a one-
time special needs grant. Complete the grant application, return and we will contact you.
Chemo Nanny
Flat Rock, MI
Phone: 734-258-7961
Our mission is to help meet the needs of parents with cancer such as with childcare, lawn/cleaning services
and more!
Gilda's Club (Royal Oak, Detroit and St. Clair Shores locations)
3517 Rochester Road
Royal Oak, MI
Phone: 248-577-0800
For patients, their families and support system. Join one of their specialized support groups, or other program-
ming free of charge.
Imeran Angels--One on One Cancer Support
Headquarters:
2001 N. Halsted , Suite 302
Chicago IL 60614
Phone: 866-IMERMAN (463-7626)
Through our unique matching process, Imerman Angels partners anyone, any age, any gender, anywhere and any cancer type seeking support with someone just like them – a “Mentor Angel”. A Mentor Angel is a cancer survivor
or caregiver who most importantly has faced the same type of cancer. Our service is absolutely free and helps any-
one touched by any type of cancer, at any cancer stage level, at any age, living anywhere in the world.
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These one-on-one relationships give a cancer fighter or caregiver the chance to ask personal questions and get
support from someone who has been there before. Mentor Angels can lend support and empathy and help cancer fighters and caregivers navigate the system, determine their options and create their own support systems. Fre-
quently, caregivers experience feelings similar to those of the person facing cancer. Mentor Angels can relate while
being sensitive to the experience and situation
New Day Foundations for Families
245 Barclay Circle Suite 300
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Phone: 248-648-1105
Financial Assistance:
New Day pays critical living expenses for families with a pediatric or adult cancer patient in active treatment.
Payments are made directly to creditors for mortgage/rent, utilities, insurance, transportation, fuel, childcare,
and more. To request assistance, please contact the oncology social worker at your hospital who can help you
begin the application process with New Day
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Emotional Support, Grocery Support, Care Pack Program and Hope for the Holidays Program.
Ribbons of Monroe, Inc.
15195 South Dixie Hwy.
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-639-1167
Ribbons works in collaboration with area agencies, hospital, clinicians, and local businesses to help provide
a wide variety of services. Our goal is to provide these services at no charge to the community through grants
and donations.
The Healing Nest
Washington Twp Location:
5856 Jackelyn Court
Washington Twp., MI 48094
Phone: 586-944-3254 Tanya
We are a free, healing resource for women with cancer that treats the mind, body and spirit. The Healing Nest
reaches out to women with cancer by offering a series of wellness treatments designed to comfort, encourage
and enlighten.
Our Services:
The Healing Nest reaches out to women who are currently undergoing treatment for any type of cancer by offer-
ing a variety of nurturing treatments and services. All services are always free of charge and administered by
licensed, trained and caring volunteers.
Zichron Shlome Refuah Fund
1319-51st St.
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Phone: 718-GET-WELL (438-9355)
Helps with a wide variety of needs including rent & utilities, wigs, retreats, transportation, summer camps, plane
tickets, etc. for those with cancer.
EMERGENCY HOUSING RESOURCES DURING TREATMENT
EMERGENCY TRAVEL RESOURCES DURING TREATMENT
LIMB REPLACEMENT RESOURCES:
Limbs for Life Foundation
9604 N. May Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
Phone: 405-843-5174 888-235-5462
We are a global nonprofit organization dedicated to providing fully-functional prosthetic care for individuals
who cannot otherwise afford it and raising awareness of the challenges facing amputees. We're here to listen.
We're here to help. We're here to connect you with the resources you need.
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More Amputee Resources:
United Health Care Children's Foundation
MN017-W400
PO Box 41
Minneapolis, MN 55440-0041
Phone: 855-MY-UHCCF 855-698-4223
UHCCF’s mission is to help fill the gap between what medical services / items a child needs and what their
commercial health benefit plan will pay for. UHCCF grants provide financial help / assistance for families
with children that have medical needs not covered or not fully covered by their commercial health insurance
plan.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION & OTHER NEEDS:
NOTE:
Keep in mind that many hospitals have their OWN funds to help with treatment, transportation etc. Please
ask to talk to the HOSPITAL SOCIAL WORKER!
VETERANS:
private organizations to help you!
Allyson Whitney Foundation
PO Box 586
Rock Hill, NY 12775
The Allyson Whitney Foundation primarily provides young adult cancer patients with ‘Life Interrupted Grants™’
to ease their financial burden to concentrate their energy on healing. We want to empower an underserved demo-graphic of Adolescents and Young Adults (our AYA age range 16-36) and shine a spotlight on the term ‘rare’ cancers.
American Cancer Society ROAD TO RECOVERY PROGRAM
Phone: 800-227-2345
Get a free ride to cancer treatment:
The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery® program eases your burden by giving free rides to cancer-
related medical appointments. Our trained volunteer drivers are happy to pick you up, take you to your appoint-
ment, and drop you off at home. All for free and all to make your days a little easier. Not having a ride shouldn’t
stand between you and lifesaving treatment.
Angels of Hope / A Family Cancer Foundation
7755 22 Mile Rd. #183280
Shelby Twp., MI 48318
Phone: 586-226-3146
Since 2004, Angels of Hope has provided emergency financial assistance to families, across Michigan, during
cancer treatment. We are 100% volunteer and approximately 98% of all donations are utilized to help families
in need.
CancerCare
275 Seventh Ave.
New York City, NY 10001
Phone: 800-813-HOPE (4673)
Financial assistance program provided more than $41 million in aid in 2018 to help over 25,000 people with treat-
ment-related costs such as transportation, home care, childcare and co-payments.
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Cancer Financial Assistance:
We offer limited financial assistance for cancer-related costs such as transportation and childcare, and our
oncology social workers can help you find resources.
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CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation
We help people with cancer overcome financial access and treatment barriers by assisting them with co-payments
for their prescribed treatments. We offer easy-to-access, same-day approval over the phone and online.
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Helping Hand:
Find Assistance from Organizations Providing Financial or Practical Help
Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw--Blueprint for Aging
4925 Packard
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: 734-971-9781 #323
We are dedicated to helping older adults in Washtenaw County maintain their independence and quality of life.
Here, county residents, service providers, and policymakers can find information and links to agencies and
resources for seniors. We’ve also included the most current research and data on aging, as well as topics
of interest to older adults.
Colorectal Cancer Alliance Blue Hope Financial Assistance
Main Office:
1025 Vermont Ave. NW Suite 1066
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-628-0123 877-422-2030
We’re committed to helping you overcome the barriers to screening and face your treatment head on. Whether
you’re struggling to pay your rent, fill your prescriptions, or put food on the table, Blue Hope Financial Assist-
ance helps with your bills so you can take care of yourself.
For qualifying individuals, Blue Hope Financial Assistance will cover:
1. The cost of a screening test or a $300 one-time financial stipend to help cover screening-related expenses, or
2. A one-time $200 stipend to cover treatment-related expenses for those currently in treatment for colon or rectal cancer
Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis. Awards are based on funding availability.
Compassion Can't Wait
P.O. Box 69A
458 N Doheny Dr. 69A
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: 310-276-7111
When compassion can't wait and single parent families are in despair, we help with urgent expenses to allow these caregivers to stay at their child's bedside during catastrophic illness. We provide swift financial assistance in an unprecedented turnaround time.
GOOD DAYS (formerly The Chronic Disease Fund)
Main Office:
2611 Internet Blvd. Suite 105
Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: 972-608-7141 877-968-7233
Travel Assistance:
Transportation costs can be a significant barrier to treatment access. The Good Days Travel Assistance program
pays for travel costs to ensure patients have access to the care they need. Our dedicated, specially-trained team
of Care Navigators make all travel arrangements and stay in constant contact with the patient, physician and case manager throughout the course of the patient’s treatment. Travel assistance may include transportation by car or
a variety of public transit options including Uber Health and Lyft for Healthcare. If a patient’s treatment requires an overnight stay, Good Days Care navigators will arrange flights, car rentals, and lodging as needed. By coordinating travel from start to finish, the Travel Assistance program ensures patients can easily adhere to important medical appointments.
Karmanos Cancer Center
4100 John R
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: 800-KARMANOS (527-6266)
The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center has received from the Farrah Fawcett Foundation to establish the Farrah Fawcett Fund for Patient Assistance at Karmanos. The fund will be administered by Karmanos’ Social Work Depart-
ment and will provide assistance to patients being treated at the center. The fund will help patients defray the costs
of medication, gas, rent/mortgage expenses, household utility costs and other basic daily needs.
This is for Karmanos patients!
Macomb County Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
25650 Kelly
Roseville, MI 48066
Phone: 586-757-5551
The Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers (IVC) program provides a wide variety of support to older and disabled adults
who are struggling to remain safe and independent in their own homes. IVC works throughout Macomb, Oakland
& St. Clair Counties to recruit, support and train volunteers who share their time and skills with neighbors in need.
Join IVC in providing support to our older and disabled neighbors!
Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)
421 Butler Farm
Hampton, VA 23666
Phone: 800-532-5274
Offers a Merkel Cell Carcinoma Financial Aid Fund that provides a one-time grant for transportation expenses and
a Metastatic Breast Cancer Financial Aid Fund for Stage III and IV breast cancer patients that provides a $600 grant
to cover various non-medical related expenses connected to treatment, including transportation assistance, food, utilities, housing expenses or pre-burial expense.
Accessia Health
3104 E Boundary Ct.
P.O. Box 5930
Midlothian, VA 23112
Phone: 800-366-7741
We offer financial assistance for health insurance premiums, medication copayments, travel, and other essential medical expenses to individuals of all ages with qualifying household income and diagnosed chronic medical conditions.
Rochester Area Neighborhood House (RANH)
1720 S. Livernois
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Phone: 248-651-5836
Neighborhood House provides our neighbors in need with transportation to and from doctors’ appointments
and social services visits. Each year, we drive approximately 550 rides, ensuring that our neighbors without
transportation can get to and from essential services.
Shades of Pink Foundation
PO Box 2538
Birmingham, MI 48012
Phone: 248-729-3166
Our Mission:
Many patients diagnosed with breast cancer have extra financial burdens placed on them during treatment &
recovery. Common issues are mortgage/rent, insurance payments, transportation costs, childcare, and other
essentials of daily life. Our mission is to reduce financial stress for those undergoing breast cancer treatment
in Southeast Michigan by providing prompt funding for daily living expenses.
Our Impact:
Since 2005, SOPF has helped more than 1,000 individuals diagnosed with breast cancer in Southeast Michigan. Originally we covered only the tri-county area, but over time we expanded to include nine counties in Southeast Michigan. We have provided over $2.5 million of financial support to help cover the costs of everyday living ex-
penses. By paying bills directly, we help relieve patients of that burden, and give them the peace of mind neces-
sary to move forward with their treatment and recovery.
The Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan (formerly Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan)
27655 Middlebelt Road Suite 160
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Phone: 248-530-3000
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32455 W 12 Mile Rd
PO Box 2477
Farmington Hills, MI 48333
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1765 3 Mile Road NE
PO Box 150061
Grand Rapids, MI 49515
Phone: 616-885-1830
Our mission is to ensure the emotional, social and financial stability of Michigan patients and families as they
navigate their blood cancer journey.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society / Susan Lang Pay-It-Forward Patient Travel Assistance Program
PO Box 12268
Newport News, VA 23612
Phone: :877-557-2672
Urgent Need Program:
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Susan Lang Pay-It-Forward Patient Travel Assistance program is
available to blood cancer patients, with significant financial need. Those who qualify will receive $500 to cover
the cost of treatment-related travel and lodging expenses for the patient and caregiver including: ground trans-portation; tolls; gas; parking; car rental; car maintenance, repairs and parts; air transportation; baggage fees;
lodging; and ambulance services.
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Also lists other funds / foundations available!
The National Children's Cancer Society
2900 Frank Scott Parkway West Suite 928
Belleville, IL 62223
Phone: 314-241-1600
The Emergency Assistance Fund provides $300 in emergency assistance per year to families who have a child that
has been inpatient or away from home for (15) consecutive days within the past three months. Assistance may be
used for mortgage, rent, utility payments, childcare, health insurance premiums, car expenses or treatment-related expenses such as meals away from home, prescriptions, and parking.
Eligibility:
Transportation Assistance Fund eligibility must be met. Child must have been inpatient for 15 consecutive days
during the past 90 days OR child must have been away from home/relocated for treatment for 15 consecutive
days during the past 90 days.
The Pediatric Rehabilitation Scholarship Fund
St. John Health's Providence Park-Novi Hospital
Phone: 734-451-3450
Helps pay for pediatric services. The help is free.
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Marc Howard Needy Patient Fund
Van Elslander Cancer Center/St. John Hospital
Helps with childcare & transportation costs, clothing, etc. for St. John Hospital cancer patients.
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St. John Hospital Van Elslander Cancer Center
3000 Gratiot Ave.
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-567-7462
Has a foundation to help patients with expenses associated with being ill and not working.
Uber Health
Uber Health--a spinoff of Uber, the popular service in which drivers use their own cars to transport others--is working with medical facilities that are willing to arrange patient transportation in order to avoid costly missed appointments.
A health care provider books the patient's ride, either as needed or for the future; multiple rides can be booked at once. At booking and again at the time of the ride, the patient is notified via text or phone of the driver's approach. While a patient is enroute to the appointment, the provider can track his or her location on a map. It's also HIPPA-compliant, meaning that medical details stay private and few Uber employees have access to that information.
Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE)
12172 Jackson Road
Dexter, MI 48130
Phone: 734-475-9494
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Dispatch
Phone: 734-475-9494
Mission Statement:
Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) is a non-profit service organization that exists to provide affordable transportation to older adults, persons with disabilities, and other transit-dependent individual in western Washtenaw County WAVE offers several transportation programs:
1. A door-to-door bus program for Chelsea area travelers
2. A door-to-door bus program for Dexter School District travelers
3. An interurban express route called the Community Connector which links Chelsea with Dexter and Ann Arbor
4. An urban express route along the Jackson Road corridor
5. The LifeLine Community Van program that provides rides to western Washtenaw County traveler to locations within the county
6. Group trips for MDOT approved groups
7. A free Chelsea business district shuttle
Zichron Shlome Refuah Fund
1319-51st St.
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Phone: 718-GET-WELL (438-9355)
Helps with a wide variety of needs including rent & utilities, wigs, retreats, transportation, summer camps,
plane tickets, etc. for those with cancer.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT RESOURCES:
For RAMP RESOURCES as well as MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, please look on this site under DISABLED RESOURCES.
If a Veteran needs a ramp at any time in their life, they are entitled to a free one! Contact the VA to get a prescription from a VA doctor.
Assistive Technology of Michigan, Inc.
43000 West Nine Mile Rd. Suite 113
Novi, MI 48375
Phone: 248-348-7161
OUR MISSION:
Improving the quality of life for individuals with physical, sensory, cognitive and/or learning disabilities by providing
the highest quality Assistive Technology devices and services.
HEALTHWELL FOUNDATION
Headquarters:
20440 Century Blvd., Suite 250
Germantown, MD 20874
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Contact Center:
P.O. Box 489
Buckeystown, MD 21717
Phone: 800-675-8416
When health insurance is not enough.®
501(c)(3) independent non-profit organization providing financial assistance to adults and children to cover the
cost of prescription drug coinsurance, copayments, deductibles, health insurance premiums and other selected
out-of-pocket health care costs.
MATL
Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund
1325 S. Washington Ave.
Lansing, MI 48910
Phone: 517-203-1200 800-827-4843
The Michigan Assistive Technology Loan (MATL) offers borrowers up to $30,000 for Assistive Technology.
Through our partnership Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) will assist with loan
payout and related services or resolving payment problems.
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World Medical Relief, Inc.
21725 Melrose Ave.
Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: 313-866-5333
Since the early 1990's, WMR has offered a durable medical equipment program, basic medical supply service
and low-cost adult briefs and underpads. People of all ages who have neither insurance nor financial means
are able to receive this assistance. Currently we assist low-income persons 18 years of age and older and are
uninsured or under-insured to receive prescription medication at a low cost.
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No insurance? Need assistance with home health care equipment? WMR can help by providing items such as
a hospital bed, wheelchair, walker, commode, to name a few. A referral and a one-time handling fee are required.
