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Provides energy assistance for utility services, rental assistance, food and transportation.  Family Caregiver Program to assist caregivers.  SHIP Medicare counselors.  Provides the Pre-Admission Screening for persons wanting to enter a nursing home.
Check your local listing for what is offered in your area.                                                                                                                                                      
• 660 N. 36th St., Lafayette, IN 47905 
Phone: 765-447-7683 or 800-382-7556

• 901 Prince William Rd, Delphi, IN 46923
Phone: 765-564-6466

• 301 E. Clinton St., Frankfort, IN 46041
Phone: 765-659-1408

• 116 E Marion St., Monticello, IN 47960
Phone: 574-583-6048

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Support Families in need in so many ways through their 19 programs and services.

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A global network of education and hope for cancer patients and those supporting them. The Wellness Community & Gilda's Club joined to form CSC.

Helpline hours: 9 am - 9pm M-F staffed by oncology counselors and therapists who provide supportive counseling, information, referral and education.  

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This book tackles the lack of communication between cancer patients/survivors and their family and friends.

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Author: Joy Erlichman Miller, PhD

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Provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones and the bereaved. Services provided by trained professionals. Caregiving fact sheets, financial info, and much more on website.

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Provides direct financial assistance to qualified patients, assisting them with prescription drug co-payments their insurance requires relative to their diagnosis.

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Check your local listing for what is offered in your area.

• 105 S. Howard Street, Oxford, IN  47971
Phone: 765-385-0623
• 22 W. 2nd St., Williamsport, IN 47993
Phone: 765-762-0420                                                                                             
• 201 E Jefferson St., Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Phone: 765-362-4096
• 418 Washington Street, Covington, IN  47932
Phone: 765-793-4881

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Mission: To support the non-medical needs of area cancer patients in collaboration with care providers and other community resources.

Service Area:  11 North Central & West Central Indiana counties - Benton, Cass, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Jasper, Montgomery, Newton, Tippecanoe, Warren, White

Call CCN direct or be referred by health care provider, family or  friend  to become a Community Cancer Network client

Free Services (not limited to):
-Client Advocacy
-Food Pantry (Shelf Stable Food/Limited Toiletries/Limited Cleaning Supplies)
-Durable Medical Equipment (Wheelchairs, Walkers, Canes)
-Limited Financial Assistance (qualifying guidelines/ex: Fuel Card, Utility/Rent/Mortgage/Prescription Payments)
-Transportation to/from cancer treatment
-Wig Salon (intimate environment with broad selection)
           ~And so much more! 

Clients are encouraged to share their unique needs so CCN may address them or refer them on to a collaborating organization

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Assist patients living with chronic and life-altering illnesses in paying their share of prescription drug copayments, deductibles, and health insurance premiums

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Free impartial health insurance counseling for people with medicare.

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Provides public transportation for residents of Jasper County. Fee of $30-$42.50 applies for a round trip. Advance notice appreciated; can try to bill Medicaid.

For qualified individuals: assistance for individuals in Jasper county with lunch meals, in home services, and energy assistance.

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LUM is an organization of 47 local churches that serves as a social safety net in our community for families and children with critical needs. Please call to see if they have any assistance to help you. (ie assistance with utitiles, rent).  Monthly we offer cooking class with a nutrition specialist.

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If a person has Medicare and they meet the income and asset guidelines, they may be eligible to have their Pt. B. premium paid for them by the State.

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Good Days is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that exists to improve the health and quality of life of patients with chronic disease, cancer, or other life altering conditions. We believe that no one should have to choose between getting the medication they need and affording the necessities of everyday living.

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Good Days is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that exists to improve the health and quality of life of patients with chronic disease, cancer, or other life altering conditions. We believe that no one should have to choose between getting the medication they need and affording the necessities of everyday living.

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Health Insurance Marketplace (ask for Luisa or Lynette).  You do not need to be a patient at Riggs for this service.

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RxHope is exactly what its name implies...a helping hand to people in need in obtaining critical medications that they would normally have trouble affording. We act as your advocate in making the patient assistance program journey easier and faster by supplying vital information and help.

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Possible assistance with qualitied individuals for rent, utilities, bus passes and limited medications.  Ask to speak with Dawna Whitus.

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SSDI/SSI – Compassionate Allowances and Expedited payments (presumptive eligibility for certain cancer diagnoses).  They should file online for SSD and complete the disability report ASAP. Then, call  800-772-1213 that same day before 7pm  to schedule an appointment.  They won’t have anything available, but if they tell the SSA representative that they are terminally ill, we will get a message and will contact them ASAP to address both SSI and SSD.

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Book Resource
This books aims to arm caregivers with tools to effectively care for their loves ones through the legal & financial challenges of cancer.

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The Department of Family Resources (DFR) administers public assistance program such as food stamps, temporary assistance to needy families.  Services that relate to financial and resources to help a low-income family.