Local Cancer/Breast Cancer Organizations
Access Community Health Network
www.accesscommunityhealth.net
(773)257-6770
Chicagoland's largest private, community health center organization that seeks to provide high quality, cost effective, safe, comprehensive primary and preventive health care in underserved communities. ACHN is committed to providing the early detection of breast cancer by educating women about the disease and providing them access to affordable screening services.
Cancer Support Center
www.cancersupportcenter.org
(708) 798-9171
csc@cancersupportcenter.org
The mission of the Cancer Support Center is to provide free comprehensive resources that help people improve their quality of life during the cancer experience. In addition to support groups, wellness programs are offered on a weekly basis to a diverse participant base including cancer patients, caregivers, children, teens and friends of the cancer patient.
Cancer Wellness Center
http://www.cancerwellness.org/
(847) 509-9595 or toll free at (866) 292-9366
The Cancer Wellness Center , through psychosocial support and education, seeks to empower those affected by cancer to enhance the quality of their lives.
Gilda's Club Chicago
www.gildasclubchicago.org
1-312-464-9900
A support community for men, women and children living with cancer, and their families and friends. Gilda's Club offers a place where members can join together to give and receive the benefits of a unique program. Gilda's Club offers support and networking groups, lectures, workshops, social activities, among much more.
Illinois Foundation for Quality Health Care
www.ifqhc.org
(630) 571-5540 or toll free: (800) 386-6431
As the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for the State of Illinois, IFQHC works with physicians and health care professionals to promote high quality medical care for Medicare beneficiaries. IFQHC works to insure and improve quality of care at no charge to both beneficiaries and health care providers.
Illinois WINGS
www.illinoiswings.com
217-726-9572
The mission of WINGS is to provide comprehensive breast health care services to men and women in Illinois regardless of their ability to pay. The services funded include physicians' fees, outpatient medication and hospital charges.
Lesbian Community Cancer Project
http://www.lccp.org/index.html
(773)561-4662
info@lccp.org
The Mission of LCCP is to advance the health and quality of life for lesbian, bisexual and transgender women through advocacy and public education. LCCP is committed to providing women with the tools to be empowered and informed partners in the management of their own health.
Wellness House
www.wellnesshouse.org
(630)323-5150
A private, non-profit organization that offers free support and skills in a warm, homelike environment for people coping with cancer. Programs are designed to complement conventional medical treatments while concentrating on the psychological and emotional needs of participants and their families.
Wellness Place
www.wellnessplace.org
(847) 221-2400
A community-based, non-profit organization providing direct services to cancer survivors, their family and friends residing in the northwest suburban area of Chicago . Wellness Place offers free educational lectures and seminars, stress management courses, weekly and monthly support groups, a growing resource center and lending library, and opportunities for social interaction.
YWCA Lake County ENCOREplus Program
2133 Belvidere Road
Waukegan , IL 60085
847-662-4247
847-662-4752
http://www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp?c=6dKIIWNtEnG&b=349027
The YWCA ENCOREplus® program reaches out to women in Lake County, particularly women who are low income, and medically underserved or uninsured, with education on the need for early detection for breast cancer. The program provides access to free or low cost mammograms, transportation, translation and follow up services.
