Resources Guide
Beyond IWIN, please explore the following local and national organizations that support breast cancer patients.Local Resources
www.kesem.org
(253) 736-3821
A cancer support community for children learning to cope with a parent being diagnosed with cancer or from losing a parent with cancer.
Demographic Served: Statewide Organization
Services: A free, week-long overnight summer camp experience for children ages 6-18 who are impacted by a parent’s cancer diagnosis. Year-round services include support services that are customized and personal to your child’s needs. Warm welcome packages, special deliveries for children such as birthday cards, and friends and family days to bring children together.
www.cancersupportindy.org
(317) 257-1505
Exists so no one faces cancer alone. They offer services that will improve patient’s quality of life during care and into recovery.
Demographic Served: Statewide Organization
Services: Individual counseling, emotional support, support groups, education, wellness, social connections, referrals, information, assistance, and programs available in Spanish.
https://www.housekeepingmaideasy.com/cleaning-for-a-reason/
(317) 579-1988
Cleaning for a Reason is a non profit organization that provides free home cleaning to patients battling cancer. When cancer makes life at home difficult, there is a trusted network of residential cleaners, cleaning industry volunteers, and community volunteers that support cancer patients and their families. Housekeeping Maid Easy is proudly part of this network of partners.
Demographic Served: Indianapolis patients facing breast cancer treatment
www.littlereddoor.org
(317) 925-5595
Little Red Door offers services for cancer patients, resources for those in need, and information on cancer prevention.
Demographic Served: Central Indiana
Services: Resource navigation, educational support, appearance related help, transportation, and survivorship programs.
Additional services include medical supplies, partner resources, nutritional supplements, incontinence supplies, ostomy supplies, and lymphedema garments.
www.megansottfoundation.org
(812) 437-3594
Founded by Megan Ott before her passing, the Megan S. Ott Foundation provides immediate personalized assistance to local recipients fighting the day-to-day battle of breast cancer.
Demographic Served: Patients from Community Health Network/Community Breast Care in Indianapolis and Riverview Health in Noblesville.
Services: Assistance with utility bills, medical bills, mortgage/rent, family needs like back-to-school supplies, prescription drugs, meals, vacations/weekend getaways, spa day, gift cards, and more. Grants are individualized to meet the family’s needs and support those with breast cancer during their time of need.
www.pink-4-ever.org
(877) 234-PINK(7465)
Pink-4-Ever works to eliminate breast cancer disparities for black women through advocacy, education, research, and empowerment.
Demographic Served: Marion County
Services: Services include scheduling and receiving a free mammogram, education on risk and diagnosis, patient assistance fund (The Nadine Whitlock Hayes Legacy Fund Assistance), and funding research.
www.pinkribbonconnection.org
(317) 255-7465
Provides emotional support, local resources, and education to those touched by breast cancer across Indiana.
Demographic Served: Statewide Organization
Services: Offers peer counseling helpline and informational gatherings. Provides free wigs, prostheses, bras, hats, turbans, newsletters, and more.
www.pinkribbonsociety.org
(219) 472-0704
A non-profit organization that funds local breast health programs and organizations to increase healthcare access, quality of life, and survivorship for those with a breast cancer diagnosis.
Demographic Served: Patients in Lake, Porter, Jasper, and Newton counties
Services: Wig reimbursement, mammogram/ultrasound program, compression sleeve program, Bundles of Hope basket, Pink Pockets for recovery support and more. You can utilize their program page on their website to see additional resources.
www.touchindiana.org
(812) 437-3594
Touch Inc.’s mission is to impact the lives of cancer patients through non-medical assistance. This organization helps all forms of cancer and will help any patients that meet their financial criteria outlined on their “Who We Can Help” page.
Demographic Served: Patients from Vanderburgh and Warrick counties
Services: They provide non-medical financial assistance to any individual that qualifies under their eligibility criteria. Financial assistance can include everyday expenses such as transportation, utilities, childcare, housing mortgage or rent payments, and any other out of pocket expenses that are impacted by a cancer diagnosis.
www.triciashope.com
(317) 925-5595
A non-profit operated entirely by volunteers that serves Hoosiers statewide. Their mission is to provide emotional and financial support to cancer patients in treatment.
Demographic Served: Statewide Organization
Services: Offers financial assistance for expenses that are not covered by insurance including housing, utilities, transportation, and childcare.
Nationwide Resources
www.cancer.org
(800) 227-2345
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer. Their mission is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight against cancer.
Demographic Served: Nationwide Organization
Services: 24/7 Cancer Helpline, lodging during treatment, rides to treatment, connecting cancer survivors, hair loss and mastectomy products.
www.breastcancer.org
(610) 642-6550
Works to help people make sense of the complex medical and personal information about breast health and breast cancer, so they can make the best decisions for their lives. They help people find reliable answers to questions about their risk, diagnosis, treatment plan, surgical options, and more so they can live a full life beyond breast cancer.
Demographic Served: Nationwide Organization
Services: Services are for both patients and caregivers. BreastCancer.org offers free access to educational content, research community conversations, and Spanish-language resources.
www.cancercare.org
(800) 813-HOPE(4673)
Professional oncology social workers provide free emotional and practical support for people with cancer, caregivers, loved ones and the bereaved.
Demographic Served: Nationwide Organization
Services: Counseling, resource navigation, support groups, education workshops, publications, financial and co-pay assistance, and community programs.
www.cancerhopenetwork.org
(877) HOPENET(467-3638)
Cancer Hope Network provides free one-on-one peer support for adult cancer patients and their loved ones.
Demographic Served: Nationwide Organization
Services: Cancer Hope Network offers patients, loved ones, and caregivers’ access to peer support while they navigate the isolation cancer brings. They can connect you with volunteer mentors who understand your position and help you navigate a cancer diagnosis.
Free Oncology Yoga Class Calendar
We offer free oncology yoga classes each week to the cancer community. Each teacher has a particular style such as floor, chair or restorative yoga.
Demographic Served: Nationwide Organization
Services: Free virtual yoga
www.cleaningforareason.org
This organization provides free home cleaning to patients diagnosed with any form of cancer. They partner with residential cleaning companies across the United States.
Demographic Served: Nationwide Organization
Services: Patients can receive two free home cleanings, one cleaning a month for two months.
www.familyreach.org
(973) 394-1411
Family Reach is a non-profit organization that provides financial aid to any individual diagnosed with cancer and receiving care in a US based hospital. Their mission is to remove any financial barriers standing between cancer patients and their treatment.
Demographic Served: Nationwide Organization
Services: Services include financial education, resource navigation, financial coaching, and an emergency relief fund. The Financial Treatment Program is available to people and families facing pediatric, young adult, or adult cancer diagnoses.
https://imermanangels.org/
866-463-7626
Imerman Angels’ mission is to provide comfort and understanding for all cancer fighters, survivors, previvors and caregivers through a personalized, one-on-one connection with someone who has been there.
Demographic Served: Nationwide Organization
Services: free, personalized one-on-one cancer support for cancer fighters, survivors, previvors and caregivers
www.lbbc.org
(855) 807-6386
A national level non-profit that connects people with trusted information and a community of support.
Demographic Served: Nationwide Organization
Services: Offers support groups, breast cancer helpline, resource navigator, financial assistance including rent or mortgage payments, and volunteering opportunities.
www.pinkfund.org
(877) 234-PINK(7465)
The Pink Fund provides financial support to help meet basic needs when you meet their criteria.
Demographic Served: Nationwide Organization
Services: The Pink Fund helps with utility bills, mortgage or rent, car or car insurance payment, and health insurance premiums.
www.sistersnetworkinc.org
(866) 781-1808
A national African American breast cancer survivorship organization. Provides financial assistance to breast cancer survivors in active treatment.
Demographic Served: Nationwide Organization
Services: They provide up to $300 in financial assistance when available for utility, rent, or mortgage expenses. They offer support groups, provide a sense of community, and help with resource navigation.
www.komen.org
(877) 465-6636
Provides financial support, education and funds breast cancer research.
Demographic Served: Nationwide Organization
Services: They have a breast care helpline and treatment assistance program. Additional services educational resources, screening reminders, and resource guides.
www.sweepawaycancer.com
A national level organization that provides financial aid and raises awareness for all forms of cancer.
Demographic Served: Nationwide Organization
Services: Provides financial services to help cancer patients with hospital or medical expenses, mortgage/rent payments, groceries, and prescriptions.