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 Breese, Highland and Salem Illinois.
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CCSI Centralia Oncology Clinic – Patient Resource Guide
Centralia Area
One-On-One Support
Patient Support
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Centralia
Nancy Pogue, Nurse Navigator
400 N. Pleasant Avenue
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 436-8277
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
Support Groups
Hope & Healing Cancer Support Group: The Cancer Support Group gives patients, families and friends an opportunity to discuss their feelings about cancer and the changes it brings to their lives. It offers an opportunity to learn more about the disease.
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Centralia
6:30 – 8 pm on the 4th Thursday of each month,
Auditorium (across from cafeteria)
(618) 436-8548
Look Good Feel Better: An American Cancer Society 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 group programs are open to all women with cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy, radiation or other forms of treatment. Registration is required.
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Centralia
4 – 6 pm, Meeting Room
1-800-227-2345
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
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
Breese & Highland
Charitable Organizations & Support Groups
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Financial Assistance Program
1 St. Elizabeth’s Boulevard
O’Fallon, IL 62269
Carlene – Financial Assistance Coordinator
(618) 234-2120 Ext. 12920
steliz.org/Patient-Guest/Financial-Assistance or
hshs.org/fap
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital – Breese
Social Work Department: Professional, compassionate help
9515 Holy Cross Lane
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-5330
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 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
ACS Personal Care Managers: A free personal health manager kit is available to help you learn about your cancer and organize your health information.
American Cancer Society Wig Closet
– Bring home a catalog of styles and colors.
– Find clearance wigs on www.tlc.org.
– Request help through other ACS programs
Contact Megan Korte PTA/MT at megan.korte@hshs.org
You can also call 618-526-5672 to schedule your appointment. The closet is located in the St. Joseph’s Breese Healthplex at 14160 Jamestown Road.
Transportation
South Central Transit
Clinton County
(618) 242-0202
Madison County Transit
Madison County
(618) 797-4600
HSHS Friends Van
7:30 AM – 4 PM
(618) 651-2788
Fairfield, 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.