We have compiled this information to help you quickly find contacts for charitable organizations, support groups and programs, plus transportation options.
This page has information for patients of Cancer Care Specialists of IL – Centralia Oncology Clinic, and our satellite clinics in Fairfield, Greenville, and Salem, IL.
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CCSI Centralia Oncology Clinic – Patient Resource Guide
One-On-One Support
Patient Advocate/Counselor
Shannon L. Nail, LCPC, provides support to patients, their families, and their caregivers by assisting with physical, emotional, spiritual, informational, practical and social concerns related to a cancer or hematology diagnosis.
Cancer Care Center of Decatur
210 W. McKinley Ave., Suite 1 – Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 329-3255
Centralia Oncology Clinic – Nurse Navigator
(618) 436-5410
Chaplain Services: Available by request
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Centralia
Hours: 7 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday
After-hours: Dial “0” for assistance
(618) 436-8695
Programs
Look Good Feel Better:
A public service program that teaches beauty techniques to cancer patients to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Look Good Feel Better online group programs are open to all women with cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, or other forms of treatment. Registration is required.
www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org
American Cancer Society Personal Health Managers:
A free personal health manager kit is available to help you learn about your cancer and organize your health information. 1 (800) 227-2345
American Cancer Society – Lodging Assistance:
Provides complimentary or reduced cost accommodations to cancer patients who must travel for treatment. Based on eligibility. Subject to availability. For more information, call 1 (800) 227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.
SafeLink Phone
Provides eligible consumers with a cell phone. The SafeLink /Lifeline program is available to eligible consumers in selected states and territories. Actual requirements vary by state, but in general to qualify for Lifeline, subscribers must either have an income that is at or below 135% of the federal Poverty Guidelines or participate in one of the following assistance programs: Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Food Stamps, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8), Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit.
For enrollment and plan changes support:
PO Box 220009 – Milwaukie, OR 97269-0009
1-800-Safelink (723-3546) EST.
www.safelinkwireless.com
Support Near Me
People living with cancer can find local resources for housing, food, transportation, and more.
SupportNearMe.com
Centralia – Marion County Area
Charitable Organizations
Catholic Charities
219 Withers Drive
Mount Vernon, IL 62864-8273
(618) 394-5900
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation – Centralia
400 N. Pleasant Avenue
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 436-6455
The Healthcare Foundation
PO Box 1773
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 526-0080
Assists the medical needs of residents in Clinton, Marion, Jefferson, and Washington Counties.
facebook.com/HealthcareFoundationIL/
Givenhope for Cancer NFP
P.O. Box 625
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 231-3680
Centralia Oncology Clinic
Marion County Area Transportation
South Central Transit
(618) 532-8076
ACS Road To Recovery:
1-800-227-2345
(Volunteer-based free transportation program)
4-day notice of transportation need is required.
cancer.org/roadtorecovery
Lyft: Download the Lyft smartphone app and sign up to request a ride. lyft.com
Uber: Download the Uber smartphone app and sign up to request a ride. uber.com
Fairfield Memorial Hospital – Medical Arts Complex
Wayne County Area Charitable Organizations & Support Groups
Dennis Scranton Memorial Fund
Wayne/White Company Electric
(618) 842-2196
Fax: (618) 842-4497
Fairfield Memorial Hospital
Cancer Support Group
Call (618) 847-8398 for Meeting Dates
Transportation
Rides Mass Transit District
(618) 847-4077
Please ask our staff about local support groups.