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CAPITAL REGION CANCER COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE Provided by the Capital Region Cancer Services Consortium Last revised 5/3/2006 Mission Statement: The Capital Region Cancer Services Consortium will increase the awareness, availability, and accessibility of programs and services that are available to those touched by cancer. This includes cancer patients, survivors, care givers, family members, friends, and healthcare providers. To accomplish this, members of the consortium will work collaboratively in an effort to better serve the community. ****************************************************** * Agencies listed with an asterisk (*) provide various services and can be found listed under multiple categories. [For more detail on the resources listed and additional resources, contact the American Cancer Society Hotline at (800) 227-2345 or visit their website at www.cancer.org]. Contact Aaryne Strand at the Albany Law Clinic and Justice Center for updates or copies at (518) 445-2328. TABLE OF CONTENTS ADVOCACY 1 CAMPS 1 CARE GIVERS 2 CHILD CARE 3 HOUSING 3 LEGAL 3 SERVICE PROVIDERS 4 SUPPORT/RESOURCES 9 TRANSPORTATION 13 UNINSURED / UNDER-INSURED 14 VOLUNTEERS 14 WEBSITES 15 RESOURCES ADVOCACY Centro Civico 143 East Main Street Amsterdam, NY 12010 (518) 842-3762 The mission of Centro Civico, a Latino organization with the ability to generate unique services for all cultures, is to educate the community and act as a vehicle for self-sufficiency and growth. Neighborhood Health Advocate Program in W est Hill 553 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12206 (518) 465-2703 www.cfcr.org/nhap Through the assistance of lay advocates from participating faith-based communities, W est Hill seniors will access needed health and social services. This program does not replace any existing services, but it will enhance the utilization of such services by W est Hill seniors and their care givers. CAMPS Adirondack Camp Comfort The C.R. W ood Cancer Center at Glens Falls 102 Park Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 (518) 926-6620 www.glensfallshospital.org Camping experience for those affected by cancer. Geared for children and teens ages 6-17. Held at Double “H” Hole in the W oods Ranch. Bravehearts (an oncology camp for women) Karen Haag, President 249 Georgetown Court Albany, NY 12203 (518) 454-2064 Offering women dealing with cancer a variety of weekend retreats to suit their needs and interests. Camp Bravehearts offers 5 different camping weekends a year. -1- Cindy’s Comfort Camp Double “H” Hole in the W oods Ranch Lake Luzerne, NY (518) 926-6515 For Children and teens ages 6-17 years who have experienced the death or serious illness of a parent or close relative. Meets one weekend each Spring and Fall: The 2006 Dates are May 1921 and October 13-15. Pre-Registration is required. Cindy’s Retreat Contact: Karen Cook, LMSW (518) 926-6619 For women with cancer offering support through a variety of activities to explore the impact of cancer and skills for survivorship. Meets one weekend each Spring and Fall at Silver Bay on Lake George: 2006 dates: April 28-30 and September 29 – October 1 st. Pre-registration is Required. Double H Ranch 97 Hidden Valley Road Lake Luzerne, NY 12846 (518) 696-5676 www.doublehranch.org Double H Ranch provides an outdoor Adirondack Adventure for children ages 6-16 who have a chronic or life threatening illness through its residential summer camp program and the off-season Adaptive Ski Program. CARE GIVERS * American Cancer Society 260 Osborne Road Loudonville, NY 12211 (800) 227-2345 www.cancer.org “I Can Cope” education series. Sessions designed to aid cancer patients and care givers as they gain a greater understanding of the diagnosis, treatment, wellness and resources available. Held in various locations. The Caregiver Connection of Senior Services of Albany (518) 465-1398 Care givers Respite Program 100 Slingerlands Street Albany, NY 12202 (518) 449-2001 Assistance to in-home care givers of patients. Respite care in the home, at a daycare for adults, or adult home. -2- Haven (grief counseling) The Jay Schechter House 703 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 370-1666 Program offering support and/or services to those who are grieving or have experienced the death of a loved one. Serving parents, guardians, teens and children ages 4-18. One-on-one counseling also available. CHILD CARE - No listings HOUSING Albany Housing Coalition, Inc. 278 Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12210 (518) 465-5251 Albany Housing Coalition, Inc. 684 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12208 (518) 465-2905 LEGAL Albany Law School Clinical Legal Studies 80 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208 (518) 445-2328 www.als.edu The Legal Clinic consists of five programs that provide free legal services to eligible low income individuals and families for a variety of legal issues involving health law, domestic violence, low income taxpayer assistance, civil rights and disabilities and unemployment benefits. The Health Law program provides direct legal services to individuals and families affected by chronic medical conditions, including cancer, who live in Albany, Rensselaer and Schenectady Counties. Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY 55 Colvin Avenue Albany, NY 12206 (518) 462-6765 (800) 462-2922 www.legal-aid.org Offers free or reduced cost legal services for cancer patients as well as low income families and homeless people. -3- Empire Justice Center 119 W ashington Avenue Albany, NY 12210 (518) 462-6831 www.empirejustice.org SERVICE PROVIDERS Abracadabra Boutique (wigs and headwear, mastectomy products) To Life! Mollie W ilmot Radiation Oncology Center Saratoga Hospital 211 Church Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 To Life! 410 Kenwood Avenue Delmar, NY 12054 By appointment at both locations (518) 439-5975 www.ToLife.org The Delmar boutique provides a private and non-clinical environment in which to try on a large selection of light weight breast prostheses, post-surgical camisoles, lovely bras, lingerie, scarves and hats. W e carry many styles and colors of beautiful wigs. The Saratoga boutique provides wig and headwear services only. Licensed hairstylists will cut hair and style wigs obtained at either location. W e participate with many area insurers. Please call for an appointment to assure receiving the attention you deserve. Albany Medical Center Radiation Oncology 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208 (518) 262-3368 Albany Medical Center Morrell Center for Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorders 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208 (518) 262-5513 Associates in Mental Health 2310 Nott Street East Niskayuna, NY 12309 (518) 372-6080 Caring Together (ovarian cancer) 167 W inne Road Delmar, NY 12054 (518) 475-1139 Offering support to individuals and those affected by ovarian cancer. -4- The Community Hospice www.communityhospice.org Community Hospice serves seriously ill people and their families during the process of dying and grieving and enhance quality of life with comprehensive, compassionate services that respect the dignity of those we serve. Services include: comprehensive health care for persons with advanced illness, bereavement services and support groups for grieving children and families. The Community Hospice Grief Center Services provided: Support Groups, W ave Riders, Memorial Services, Referrals, Education, Counseling-personal and family, Community Crisis Intervention. The Community Hospice Grief center offers these services throughout a seven county area free of charge, based exclusively on grants and contributions. Donations in support may be made to The Community Hospice. The Regional Offices are as follow s: Community Hospice of Albany County 445 New Karner Road Albany, NY 12205 (518) 724-0200 Community Hospice of Amsterdam County 246 Manny’s Corners Road Amsterdam, NY 12010 (518) 843-5412 Community Hospice of Columbia/Greene County 47 Liberty Street Catskill, NY 12414 (518) 943-5402 26 Park Row Chatham, NY 12037 (518) 392-0687 Community Hospice of Rensselaer County 295 Valley View Blvd. Rensselaer, NY 12144 (518) 285-8100 Community Hospice of Saratoga County 179 Lawrence Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 581-0800 Community Hospice of Schenectady County 1411 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308 (518) 377-8846 -5- *The C.R. W ood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital 102 Park Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 (518) 926-6640 www.glensfallshospital.org/cancer The C.R. W ood Cancer Center provides comprehensive cancer care including prevention, screening, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology (IMRT, IGRT), Clinical Trials (prevention and treatment) and a wide array of support services. The support services include individual counseling, disease specific ongoing support groups, Steps toward W ellness for Cancer Survivors and the Uniquely You® Boutique for skin and hair care. Image Guided Radiation Therapy Suite 124 713 Troy-Schenectady Road Latham, NY 12110 (518) 213-0305 NYOH Gloversville 182 Steele Avenue Gloversville, New York 12078 (518) 725-9100 NYOH (New York Oncology Hematology) See the follow ing individual locations: www.nyohpc.com NYOH Hudson 69 Prospect Avenue Hudson, NY 12534 (518) 822-8484 NYOH Albany 317 S. Manning Blvd. Suites 310 & 330 Albany, NY 12208 (518) 489-260 7 (518) 489-0044 NYOH Latham 1003 Loudon Road/P.O. Box 610 Latham, NY 12110 (518) 786-3122 GYN Oncology Ste. 280 Albany, NY 12208 (518) 458-1390 * Hematology Office (518) 786-7723 * CT Scan Department (518) 786-3122 NYOH Albany 43 New Scotland Avenue Mail Code 7 Albany, NY 12208 (518) 262-6696 NYOH Rexford 896 Riverview Road Rexford, NY 12148 (518) 399-4600 * Stem Cell Transplant (518) 262-6696 * CT Scan Department (518) 786-4600 * P.E.T. Imaging Center (518) 262-9000 NYOH Saratoga 31 Myrtle Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 587-7670 NYOH Amsterdam 1700 Riverfront Center Amsterdam, NY 12010 (518) 843-0020 -6- NYOH Schenectady 1101 Nott Street Schenectady, NY 12308 (518) 243-4144 NYOH Schenectady 624 McClellan Street Suite 204 Schenectady, NY 12304 (518) 393-5809 NYOH Troy 2215 Burdett Avenue Troy, NY 12180 (518) 271-3231 NYOH located Support Group for Cancer Patients call (518) 786-3122 NYOH located Brain Tumor Support Group call (518) 262-6696 Palliative Home Care Programs of the Community Hospice, Inc. 159 W olf Road Albany, NY 12205 (518) 694-4973 Community Hospice Palliative Care Program is a home care demonstration project that provides expanded services to patients living with serious illness, who may have a prognosis of more than six months and may be pursuing curative treatments. This is a collaboration among The Community Hospice,Inc., Eddy Visiting Nurse Association, St. Peter's Home Care and Visiting Nurse Service Association of Schenectady. St. Jude Research Hospital (518) 453-6800 Center for research and treatment of leukemia and other catastrophic childhood diseases. St. Peter’s Home Care 159 W olf Road Albany, NY 12205 (518) 525-6000 (800) 265-3294 St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center 317 South Manning Boulevard Albany, NY 12208 (518) 525-1547 www.stpetershealthcare.org -7- Screen Savers: Saving Lives Through Screening at The Urological Institute of NENY 25 Hackett Blvd Albany, NY 12208 (518) 782-3899 at Community Care Physicians Corporate Health Park 711 Troy Schenectady Road Latham NY 12110 (518) 782-3899 A grant sponsored program through NYSDOH. Free prostate screenings, PSA and digital rectal exams. If diagnosed with an elevated PSA, you will receive personal follow-up care options, a list of specialists and treatment choices. Albany, Columbia, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady counties. Screenings held weekly at above two locations and also at community group locations and employer groups. Call to set up individual appointment or to discuss group screenings. * To Life! 410 Kenwood Avenue Delmar, NY 12054 (518) 439-5975 www.ToLife.org To Life! is a comprehensive breast cancer education and support organization for breast cancer patients and their loved ones. Services include education programs, support groups, mentoring, exercise classes and the Abracadabra Boutique which sells wigs (in Delmar and Saratoga Springs), breast prostheses and mastectomy bras. Urological Institute of Northeastern New York 25 Hackett Boulevard Albany, NY 12208 (518) 262-3341 711 Troy Schenectady Road Latham, NY 12110 518-262-3341 5 Southside Drive Suite 204 Clifton Park, NY 12065 518-262-3341 at Schodack Family Practice 77 Miller Road Schodack, NY 12033 518-262-3341 Clinical research trials in renal, bladder and prostate cancers. Urological Oncology trained specialists and principal investigators for clinical trials in prostate, bladder and renal carcinoma. Practice also includes pediatric specialists, specialists in female urology, incontinence in men and women, erectile dysfunction, robotic computerized assisted prostatectomy, laparoscopy, stone diseases, and general Urology. -8- Visiting Nurses Association - The Eddy 433 River Road Troy, NY 12180 (518) 274-6200 Visiting Nurses Association of Albany, Inc. 35 Colvin Avenue Albany, NY 12206 (518) 489-2681 www.vnaalbany.org Visiting Nurses Association of Rensselaer 8 Brunswick Road Troy, NY 12180 (518) 272-3091 Visiting Nurses Association of Saratoga 634 Plank Road Clifton Park, NY 12065 (518) 371-0890 Visiting Nurses Association of Schenectady 108 Erie Boulevard Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 382-7932 W atervliet’s Hometown Healthcare 601 19th Street W atervliet, NY 12189 (518) 328-0075 Hometown Healthcare is a family business where you can expect to be treated with the utmost respect and consideration. W e offer a comfortable and private fitting room with female fitters who are caring and compassionate. It is our desire to make this a positive experience which will enrich your life. W e carry breast forms and mastectomy supplies and offer a large supply in stock. In home fittings are also available - call us for more information. SUPPORT/RESOURCES * American Cancer Society 260 Osborne Road Loudonville, NY 12211 (800) 227-2345 www.cancer.org A variety of supports, resources and information available to cancer patients and care givers. Peer support to persons with prostate or breast cancer, support groups including one specifically for women of color. Also, Look Good…Feel Better groups, wigs and other supplies. 24x7 support, resources and information about our programs available at (800) 227-2345 or www.cancer.org. Education and prevention programs available to individuals and businesses. -9- American Lung Association of NYS 3 W inners Circle Albany, NY 12205 (518) 453-0172 www.alanys.org Andrew’s W arriors (518) 273-8020 Organization established to highlight the bravery in the life of your child or teen faced with a serious illness. Programs include special gold medal ceremonies, “God Bless America!” limited edition posters, international themes hospital visit, bedside clown visits and puppet shows, and “W arrior W alks” raising money for the cure for childhood brain cancer. Catie Hoch Foundation (518) 877-7539 www.catiehochfoundation.org Dedicated to helping kids take a break from cancer by providing crafts and treats on holidays and treating children to a day off from the hospital to do something fun. The Foundation pays for housing during treatment and purchases medical equipment for doctors researching pediatric cancer. Capital Region Action Against Breast Cancer! (CRAAB!) 125 W olf Road, Suite 124 Albany, NY 12205 (518) 435-1055 www.craab.org Capital Region Action Against Breast Cancer is an education and advocacy organization serving the greater Capital District area. It offers an extensive program of education and support services, including therapeutic dance and exercise classes, pre-treatment counseling, workshops in obtaining quality breast cancer care, informative newsletters, and regular informational programs, all free. *The C.R. W ood Cancer Center at Glens Falls Hospital Oncology Education and Support Services 102 Park Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 (518) 926-6629 www.glensfallshospital.org/cancer Support services: individual counseling, Steps toward W ellness for Cancer Survivors and the Uniquely You® Boutique for skin and hair care provided by Oncology Certified RNs, Health Psychologist, Oncology Social W orker, and an Oncology Dietician. Ongoing support groups: general groups, a Care givers group, disease specific(Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Lymphoma, Laryngectomy, Ovarian), and a 6-week group for survivors. Rehabilitation services include a lymphedema therapy program, and a W ellness Center. A Lebed® Movement program began in the spring 2006 as well. Call for information. -10- Gilda's Club 8 W ade Road Latham, NY 12110 (518) 782-9833 www.gccrny.org Gilda’s Club is a warm and welcoming place where adults and children whose lives are touched by cancer can join together to create social and emotional support in supplement to medical care. It is not about cancer, it is about people. Free of charge, Gilda’s Club offers support and networking groups, educational workshops, social events and Noogieland for the kids. Harold L. Bloch Cancer Resource Center – located at American Cancer Society Haven Grief Counseling Center (518) 370-1666 Provides support to children, teens and adults experiencing grief from bereavement and life threatening illness through individual and family counseling, support groups, programs for bereaved children and community educational services. Jewish Family Services 877 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12203 (518) 482-8856 Provides a wide range of free or reduced cost support services for individuals, couples and families in crisis or experiencing emotional or mental stress. Karing for Kids (518) 456-7501 Provide financial support through fund-raising, emotional support, outreach and advocacy for families of children facing a life threatening illness. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 6 Automation Lane Albany, NY 12205 (518) 438-3583 (866) 255-3583 www.LLS.org LLS helps individuals coping with blood cancers - leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma. Services include disease & treatment information, patient financial aid for transportation and medications, and educational & support programs. Make-A-W ish Foundation (518) 782-HOPE (4673) Grants wishes to children between the ages of 2 ½ and 18 with life threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. -11- National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service (518) 271-3534 Source for cancer information for patients, families, the public and health professionals. NYS Department of Health Cancer Services Program/Bureau of Chronic Disease Services River View Center, 150 Broadway, 3rd Floor W est Menands, NY 12204 (518) 474-1222 www.health.state.ny.us Ronald McDonald House (518) 438-2655 www.rmhofalbany.org Provides comfort, support and respite for families of seriously ill children in a compassionate and home-like environment. Rosie’s Love (518) 448-LOVE (4863) www.rosieslove.com Provide emotional and financial support to families who have children in the Child Cancer Program at Albany Medical Center. Schenectady County Department of Social Services Medicaid Unit 487 Nott Street Schenectady, NY 12308 (518) 388-4470 Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation P.O. Box 13535 Albany, NY 12212-3535 (518) 454-0045 www.albanyraceforthecure.com * To Life! 410 Kenwood Avenue Delmar, NY 12054 (518) 439-5975 www.ToLife.org To Life! is a comprehensive breast cancer education and support organization for breast cancer patients and their loved ones. Services include education programs, support groups, mentoring, exercise classes and the Abracadabra Boutique which sells wigs (in Delmar and Saratoga Springs), breast prostheses and mastectomy bras. -12- YMCA Circle of Champs (518) 285-8157 Dedicated to improving the quality of life of children and families who have been touched by a life threatening illness through free events such as week long day camps at Camp Nassau, holiday parties, and NY Giants training camp trips. W ave Riders Support Groups for Grieving Children and Teens and Families (518) 694-4966 (800) 678-0711 For children ages 3-18 who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives. A safe environment for children to share their grief and seek healing and growth through art therapy, music and discussion. Fall and spring age appropriate groups available with a parent educational support group on children’s grief offered concurrently. Open to community-free of charge at Albany, Amsterdam, Columbia/Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady County Community Hospice locations. Grief educational materials, presentations and trainings available upon request. TRANSPORTATION * American Cancer Society 260 Osborne Road Loudonville, NY 12211 (800) 227-2345 www.cancer.org Volunteer drivers are available to lend assistance with transportation specifically for cancer treatment appointments. CDTA – Simple Fare 110 W atervliet Avenue Albany, NY 12206 www.cdta.org Offering ground transportation services for cancer patients and/or family members. -13- UNINSURED / UNDER-INSURED Healthy W omen Partnership / Healthy Living Partnership Ask Me! Program Free mammograms and pap tests A NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH) program functioning through community partnerships, which offers free or low cost screening and education for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers. Diagnostic services are covered. Eligibility for the program is determined by partnerships based on NYSDOH guidelines. Albany County (800) 725-3185 ext. 375 Fulton/Montgomery County (518) 736-1120 Rensselaer County (518) 270-2640 Saratoga County (800) 882-0121 Schenectady County (518) 374-3394 ext. 122 Schoharie County (800) 295-8474 W arren/ Hamilton County (800) 882-0121 All other counties (800) 422-6237 VOLUNTEERS * American Cancer Society 260 Osborne Road Loudonville, NY 12211 (800) 227-2345 www.cancer.org Volunteers are needed to offer peer support to cancer patients in a variety of different programs, to aid in fund raising events, to lend support for office administrative duties. -14- WEBSITES WEBSITES FROM THIS GUIDE www.canceradvocacy.org www.cancer.gov www.cancercare.org www.dana-farber.org www.Lawhelp.org/NY www.massgeneral.org/cancer www.mskcc.org www.roswellpark.org www.mdanderson.org www.thecommunityguide.org www.als.edu www.cancer.org www.catiehochfoundation.org www.cdta.org www.craab.org www.doublehranch.org www.glensfallshospital.org www.legalproject.org www.communityhospice.org www.vnaalbany.org www.rmhofalbany.org www.rosieslove.com www.albanyraceforthecure.com www.ToLife.org www.gccrny.org www.cfcr.org/nhap www.legal-aid.org www.empirejustice.org www.nyohpc.com www.stpetershealthcare.org www.alanys.org www.LLS.org www.health.state.ny.us -15- New York Oncology Hematology, PC -16-