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Patient Resource Guide – O’Fallon

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 Center of O’Fallon and our satellite clinics in Breese, Highland, and Sparta, IL.

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CCSI Cancer Care Center of O’Fallon – 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

Cancer Care Center of O’Fallon – Nurse Navigator
(618) 416-7970


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


O’Fallon – St. Clair County
Programs & Support Groups

CCSI Nurse Navigator
Cancer Care Center of O’Fallon
(618) 416-7970

Programs & Services for Older Persons
Senior Citizen Center in Belleville
201 N. Church St. – Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 234-4410

Comfort At Home Senior & Family Care
Serving Bond, Clinton, Madison, Marion, St. Clair & Washington counties
(618) 588-3014

Beyond Housing / Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.
Housing / Home Services
#2 Park Place – Swansea, IL 62226
(618) 233-4990

Catholic Urban Programs (CUP)
Provide emergency services such as food,
shelter, clothing and transportation.
Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
7 Vieux Carre Drive – East St. Louis, IL 62203
(618) 398-5616
www.catholicurbanprograms.org

Community Interfaith Food Pantry
1218 W. Main St. – Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 355-9199
www.feedbelleville.org

Damascus Road Fellowship Food Pantry
1485 Frank Scott Pkwy. West – Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 489-1045
mydamascusroad.org

IL Dept of Human Services FCRC
Apply for Snap, Medicaid, and Cash Assistance
225 N 9th St. – East St. Louis, IL 62201
(618) 583-2300

Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House
Community Action and Utility Assistance
1200 N 13th St. – East St. Louis, IL 62205
(618) 874-0777
Lessiebatesdavis.org

O’Fallon Community Food Pantry
801 E. State St. – O’Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 624-7040

St. Clair Co. Health Dept.
19 Public Square, Ste 150 – Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7703
scchealthdept.com

St. Clair Co. Housing Authority
100 N. 48th St. – Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 277-3290

Urban League of Fairview Heights
Offers a variety of services including counseling,
housing, and energy assistance.
10220 Lincoln Trail – Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 274-1150
ulstl.com

ATS (Alternative Transportation System)
(618) 239-0749

SCCTD (St. Clair County Transit District)
(618) 628-8090
www.SCCTD.org

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


HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland – Medical Office Building
Madison County

Collinsville Faith in Action
Assisted Transportation
(618) 344-8080

Edwardsville Faith in Action
Assisted Transportation
(618) 692-0480

Senior Services Plus
Congregate Meals / Home Delivered Meals
(618) 465-3298

Highland Area Christian Service Ministry
Full-service agency. Food Pantry, utility and rent assistance, counseling services, case management.
900 Chestnut St. – Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-9295

Madison County Transit
One Transit Way, PO Box 7500 – Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 797-4636
www.mct.org


HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital – Breese Specialty Clinic
Clinton County

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital – Breese
Social Work Department
Professional, compassionate help
9515 Holy Cross Lane – Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-5330

AgeSmart Community Resources
Information & Assistance / Options Counseling /
Respite for Caregivers
(618) 222-2561

Clinton County Collaborative
Provides Home Delivered Meals / Transportation / Information & Assistance / Options Counseling
(618) 594-2321 Breese & Carlyle
(618) 224-9913 New Baden & Trenton

South Central Transit
Transportation
(618) 532-8076
(800) 660-7433

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

The Cancer Care Closet
For assistance with wigs, hats, scarves, sleep caps, and port pillows.
Contact Megan Korte PTA/MT at megan.korte@hshs.org
You can also call (618) 526-5436 to schedule your appointment. The closet is located in the St. Joseph’s Breese Healthplex at 14160 Jamestown Road.

HSHS Friends Van
Clinton and Madison County
(618) 526-8254


Cancer Care Specialists of Illinois – Sparta Broadway Plaza Specialty Clinic
& Memorial Hospital Oncology Clinic – Chester
Monroe & Randolph Counties

Health and Wellness Foundation
of Sparta Community Hospital
818 East Broadway St. – Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-1465

Sparta Community Hospital Auxiliary
818 East Broadway St. – Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-1465

LIHEAP
Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program
(618) 939-8715 Waterloo
(618) 965-9031 Steeleville
www.liheapillinois.com

Angel Food Ministries
A non-profit organization that provides grocery relief throughout the U.S. The Ministry allows an individual to purchase $60 worth of food for $25. There are no qualification or income guidelines.

Located at the First Baptist Church of Red Bud
101 Locust St. – Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3562

MRTD (Monroe Randolph Transit District)
617 South St. Louis St. – Sparta IL 62286
1 (877) 443-9087


 

Please ask our staff about local support groups.