Resource Center
32 organizations that help with the parts nobody warned you about — paying for care, getting to it, staying near it, and living after it. Free to use, no account needed.
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Centers offering the complete range of cancer care under one program, including navigation and clinical trials.
Providence
Cancer treatment and research center; oncology services and clinical trial/research references through CharterCARE.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients requiring oncology evaluation/treatment; call for referral requirements.
Cancer-center resource for patients seeking oncology care in Providence. — CharterCARE lists Roger Williams Cancer Center at 50 Maude St.
Wakefield
Multidisciplinary oncology services, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, oncology nurse navigator, emotional support guidance.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients in South County Health service area.
Useful treatment and navigation resource for patients needing coordinated local oncology support. — New patient referrals are welcome; services located on one campus.
Programs focused specifically on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Providence / Newport / East Greenwich
Breast cancer diagnosis, multidisciplinary treatment, breast surgery, medical oncology, survivorship resources, nutrition/wellness, research and clinical trials.
Who qualifies: Patients seeking breast cancer care in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts service areas.
Primary referral anchor for Rhode Island breast cancer and survivorship resource navigation. — Use central breast cancer center phone for appointments; multiple Rhode Island locations.
Warwick
Breast cancer screening, cancer treatment coordination, benign breast issue management, lactation support, patient navigators.
Who qualifies: Patients seeking breast health services in Kent/Warwick region.
Patient navigation and breast-care coordination make this a useful referral for Rhode Island patients outside Providence. — Affiliated with Women & Infants Hospital and Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
Statewide / East Greenwich listed
Imaging services including breast imaging locations; East Greenwich appointment line listed.
Who qualifies: Patients requiring imaging; referral/insurance may be required.
Diagnostic imaging resource; useful for screening/diagnostic referral map. — Confirm breast imaging service availability by location.
Providence
NAPBC-accredited breast health program, breast imaging, mammography, ultrasound, biopsies and breast-health evaluation.
Who qualifies: Patients seeking breast imaging and breast-health evaluation.
Important Providence-area breast program and diagnostic access point. — Verify current NAPBC status and referral pathway before public distribution.
Wakefield / South County
Breast prevention, early detection, screening mammography, diagnostic and surgical/medical treatment options.
Who qualifies: Patients in South County service area; call for screening and care access.
Key breast-health resource for southern Rhode Island patients. — Annual breast cancer screening phone listed on site.
Providence
Breast health, breast cancer surgical services, rehabilitation and survivorship references, multidisciplinary women’s oncology connection.
Who qualifies: Patients seeking breast health or breast cancer care; confirm insurance/referral requirements.
Important Rhode Island breast-health resource for surgical breast cancer care and recovery support. — Part of Care New England; use Breast Health and Breast Cancer Surgery pages for referrals.
Grants, co-pay relief, and emergency funds for treatment costs, bills, and everyday expenses.
National / Rhode Island available
Financial assistance for breast health services such as mammograms and diagnostic testing for uninsured and underserved individuals.
Who qualifies: Uninsured/underserved applicants; program criteria apply.
Good resource for patients needing diagnostic support before or during cancer pathway. — Verify current application requirements and covered services.
National / Rhode Island available
Patient education and curated charitable resources for breast cancer cost-of-care concerns.
Who qualifies: Resource-specific eligibility varies.
Helpful for patients overwhelmed by cost-of-care questions. — Use as educational hub; confirm each listed program directly.
Providence / Newport / Statewide system locations
Hospital financial assistance for patients meeting income guidelines; Brown University Health hospitals treat people who need care regardless of ability to pay.
Who qualifies: Income guidelines and documentation apply.
Primary financial aid resource for patients receiving care through Brown University Health. — Provide hospital-specific financial counselor phone when possible.
National / Rhode Island available
Limited financial assistance for cancer-related costs such as transportation and child care; oncology social workers help locate resources.
Who qualifies: Cancer diagnosis and program-specific eligibility/funding availability.
Excellent national backup for practical and emotional support referrals. — Funds are limited; call to apply.
National / Rhode Island available
Need-based one-time grants to reduce financial stress; breast cancer education and support resources.
Who qualifies: Breast cancer patients; funding windows and criteria apply.
Useful support for active treatment patients with living-expense pressure. — Verify application availability before referral.
National / Rhode Island available
Patient advocacy, case management, co-pay relief when funds are open, insurance/medical debt navigation.
Who qualifies: Diagnosis, insurance, income, and fund availability vary.
Helpful for insurance barriers, co-pay questions, and case-management referral. — Check disease fund status before promising assistance.
Statewide
Statewide resource navigation for housing, food, utilities, transportation, mental health, and social service needs.
Who qualifies: Rhode Island residents needing community service referrals.
Helpful catch-all for social determinants of health that affect treatment adherence. — Use when cancer-specific resources do not cover a patient’s practical need.
National / Rhode Island available
Limited financial assistance, breast cancer education, psychosocial support, and local resource information.
Who qualifies: Patients facing financial challenges related to breast cancer; eligibility criteria apply.
Breast-cancer specific financial resource for Rhode Island patients. — Use current application portal and verify open funding windows.
National / Rhode Island available
Short-term financial support for basic living expenses for eligible breast cancer patients in active treatment.
Who qualifies: Eligibility criteria and documentation apply.
Add to financial assistance list for patients at risk of missing basic household expenses. — Verify current funding cycle and application requirements.
Providence
Hospital financial assistance applications, payment counseling, free/partial care options based on income.
Who qualifies: Income and documentation requirements apply.
Critical referral for uninsured/underinsured patients receiving hospital-based cancer care. — Financial assistance questions should be routed to the hospital-specific financial counselor.
Rides, mileage support, and flights to and from appointments.
Statewide / National
Free rides to cancer-related medical appointments when available; 24/7 helpline can help locate transportation, lodging, and support services.
Who qualifies: Patients traveling to cancer-related medical appointments; availability and caregiver requirements may apply.
Must-have national support resource for Rhode Island patients. — Call several business days in advance; local availability varies.
Statewide
State information for MTM transportation to non-emergency medical appointments; also references residents age 60+ without transportation access.
Who qualifies: Eligibility depends on Medicaid/enrolled programs and age/status.
Include in packet as the state-level transportation authority reference. — Use as state confirmation source for transportation eligibility.
Statewide
Non-emergency medical transportation for eligible Rhode Island Medicaid members and certain qualifying residents; routine trips require advance scheduling.
Who qualifies: Rhode Island Medicaid members and other eligible groups; requirements apply.
Critical practical support for treatment visits, post-op care, and reconstruction follow-up appointments. — Routine rides should be booked at least two business days in advance; urgent trips may be same day.
Free or low-cost places to stay while receiving treatment away from home.
Statewide / National
ACS support services include Road To Recovery, lodging during treatment, 24/7 helpline, ACS CARES, and survivor connections.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients and families; availability varies by location and program.
Include for lodging and broad practical support when patients travel for surgery or radiation. — Use helpline to confirm Rhode Island availability.
Counseling, support groups, and mental-health care through diagnosis and beyond.
Providence
Cancer patient/survivor resources, oncology psychiatry, genetics programs, cardio-oncology, support services, survivorship resources.
Who qualifies: Patients, survivors, and families connected with Brown University Health programs; some programs may require referral.
Strong fit for emotional support, survivorship, hereditary cancer risk, and post-treatment referral needs. — Verify program-specific eligibility and referral requirements; genetics has separate phone numbers.
National / Virtual
Free cancer support, education, navigation, distress screening tools, online/virtual community resources.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and families.
Good support backup for Rhode Island patients needing flexible emotional support. — Virtual resources can fill gaps where local in-person groups are limited.
Warwick
Free breast cancer support group, ongoing informal peer support, third Wednesday 2:00-3:00 p.m. per posted resource.
Who qualifies: Breast cancer patients/survivors; call to confirm schedule and meeting format.
Direct local peer-support resource for emotional support after breast cancer treatment. — Always verify time/location before sharing with patients.
National / Rhode Island available
Young breast cancer survivor support and curated financial assistance resources.
Who qualifies: Young adults affected by breast cancer; resource eligibility varies.
Important for younger survivor-specific emotional support and practical resources. — Use especially for younger patients needing age-specific peer support and financial navigation.
Genetic testing and counseling for you and your family.
Providence
Genetic counseling and testing for hereditary cancer syndromes including breast cancer risk.
Who qualifies: People at risk for hereditary cancer syndrome; family history review and referral pathways may apply.
Use for BRCA/hereditary risk counseling referrals and high-risk breast cancer education. — Cancer Genetics Program listed for family members of current or past Brown University Health Cancer Institute patients.
National / Rhode Island available
Hereditary breast/ovarian cancer education, peer support, risk-management resources, clinical trial and genetics navigation.
Who qualifies: People with hereditary cancer risk, BRCA and related mutations, family history concerns.
Use in genetics/risk section for patients concerned about inherited cancer risk. — Good supplement to formal genetic counseling; not a substitute for medical advice.
Reconstruction, prosthetics, and restorative options — including areola restoration.
East Greenwich
Breast reconstruction consultation and plastic surgery services.
Who qualifies: Patients interested in breast reconstruction; consultation required.
Include as a reconstruction lead with verification note, not an automatic referral. — Verify hospital affiliations, reconstruction types offered, insurance participation, and post-cancer scope.
Warwick
DIEP flap breast reconstruction availability at Kent Hospital according to provider publication.
Who qualifies: Post-mastectomy reconstruction candidates; surgical evaluation required.
Potential autologous reconstruction resource; confirm current program details before patient use. — Verify surgeon credentialing, active privileges, insurance, and current availability directly before referral.
Studies you may be eligible to join, and help navigating them.
National / Rhode Island available
Search tool for cancer clinical trials by cancer type, location, treatment type, trial phase, and eligibility.
Who qualifies: Trial-specific eligibility; physician review required.
Add to clinical trials section as neutral national search source. — Use alongside local cancer center trial offices.
Providence
Clinical trials and research information including breast cancer protocols.
Who qualifies: Cancer patients who may qualify for open research studies.
Include in trial navigation section for patients asking about research opportunities. — Call trial office to confirm current breast protocols before referring.
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