SabesWings Support Resources
During this difficult time, we wanted to share with you some resources that we have used for things like stress and anxiety, work, and financial support.
CANCER SUPPORT
CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
888-793-9355
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. ET
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ET
SAN FRANCISCO / BAY AREA
925.933.0107
The Cancer Support Community is here to help you by offering free navigation for cancer patients or their loved ones by phone and online.
The Cancer Support Helpline is staffed by community navigators, resource specialists, and a Helpline navigator who have over 170 years of combined experience helping people affected by cancer. The Helpline provides guidance, resources, and support to cancer patients or their loved ones with a variety of needs—from getting information about cancer, identifying a local support group, or just finding someone who is willing to listen.
HEARST CANCER RESOURCE CENTER
The Hearst Cancer Resource Center is a one-of-a-kind resource in San Luis Obispo County for those living with cancer and their families. The goal of the center is to help persons with cancer learn about the disease, recognize opportunities for improved health, build a personal support system, and gain a sense of extended family. We are dedicated to serving cancer patients and their families: ranging from those newly diagnosed with cancer, in treatment, in recovery, and beyond. No one wants to hear the word cancer, but if you do, the expert doctors and cancer specialists at French Hospital Medical Center offer comprehensive care dedicated to your health and healing.
(805) 542-6234
CANCER CARE
www.cancercare.org
800-812-HOPE
Provides free, professional support services and information to help manage the emotional, practical and financial challenges of cancer. Services include counseling, support groups, educational workshops, publications, and financial and co-payment assistance — in person, online and by phone. English and Spanish.
JACKS HELPING HANDS
www.jackshelpinghand.org/
800-812-HOPE
Jack’s Helping Hand assists more than 250 individuals in San Luis Obispo County. We provide programs that meet the unique challenges of children who have cancer, are medically fragile, or have special needs in our community.
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Mama Bears Fighting Childhood Cancer
Cancer Connections SLO - Elaine. Grassroot Organization
Cancer Connections of San Luis Obispo is a one-on-one, positive self-help network for those diagnosed with cancer. Our network consists of volunteers who themselves have been diagnosed with cancer and are surviving. These volunteers are not doctors nor trained therapists but local individuals who offer non-medical information, reassurance, and emotional support with complete confidentiality to others dealing with a recent diagnosis. A cancer diagnosis is often accompanied by feelings of fear, confusion, isolation, as well as many, many questions.
805-235-2997
TALKING TO YOUR MEDICAL TEAM
Free professional case management for anyone affected by cancer
800-813-HOPE (4673) or email info@cancercare.org
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
Free and Low-Cost Home Care Resources in California
1-866-376-7066
Low-income Energy Assistance Program
CANCER AND WORK