ACS CARES™ (Community Access to Resources, Education, and Support)
thru: American Cancer Society
• Provides people with cancer, their families, and caregivers an easy, free way to:
- Access personalized, quality cancer related information that updates as you age, as your situation changes, or as new information becomes available.
- Speak directly with American Cancer Society cancer information specialists when you have questions day or night, 365 days a year.
- Find reliable information on addressing important topics such as emotional health, finances, transportation, and dependent support.
- Connect virtually with trained community volunteers who share the same cancer experience and background including diagnosis, location, military status, race and ethnicity.
- Receive in-person support from clinic volunteers at pilot locations.
Eligibility: Cancer patients and caregivers.
Application Process: Call for information or visit cancer.org
Required Documentation: None.
Fees: No fee for services. Donations accepted but not required.
Coverage Note: Cayuga, Onondaga, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego and Saint Lawrence Counties.
