DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Cancer support group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 10:00am Caregiver support group is for people who are the primary caregiver for a friend or family member. * Meets on 3rd Thursday of the month at 4:00pm. Grief support group meets for a 6 week program.

DESCRIPTION: Chore services to help in your home with routine cleaning tasks. MORE INFORMATION Offers free professional housecleaning and maid services for women undergoing any type of treatment for cancer.

DESCRIPTION: Minnesotans with certain conditions are eligible to enroll in the Medical Cannabis Registry maintained by the state. Patients on the registry can get medical cannabis (marijuana) directly from one of the dispensaries set up around the state. * How to become a patient (https://mn.gov/ocm/dmc/patients/the-basics/how-to-become-a-patient.jsp) * Dispensary locations (https://mn.gov/ocm/dmc/patients/the-basics/medical-cannabis-dispensary-locations.jsp)

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers many support groups at various hospital and clinic locations Topics available at some sites include: * Grief * Cancer * Stroke * Caregivers or family members * Weight loss * Brain tumor * Parkinson's

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers a variety of education classes and health-related seminars for local residents Support groups are open to individuals, families, and caregivers: * Dementia * Diabetes * Heart disease * Lung disease * Parkinson's disease

DESCRIPTION: Provides financial help to people with a health condition or disability so that they can pay medical bills or other expenses related to health care. MORE INFORMATION Offers limited assistance for some cancer-related costs. Funding depends on the sources of support received at any given time. If funding is not available to assist you, professional oncology social workers will work to refer you to other financial assistance resources. Please check online periodically for funding updates. This program may help with costs such as: * Transportation to and from cancer treatment and lodging * Home care * Child care * Pet assistance and wellness Please note: Financial assistance does not cover basic living expenses such as rent, mortgages, utility payments, or food. CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation (https://www.cancercare.org/copayfoundation#): Helps individuals who cannot afford their insurance co-pay to cover the cost of medications for treating cancer.

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers a variety of education classes and support groups. Some groups may include: * Cancer support group * Multiple Sclerosis support group * Parkinson's support group * Adoption support group

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION A peer support network that connects women newly diagnosed or at high risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer one-on-one with others who share similar diagnoses and experiences.

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Various support groups are available, that may include: * Prostate Cancer (https://cloquethospital.com/happenings/prostate-cancer-support-2) * Parkinson's (https://cloquethospital.com/happenings/parkinsons-support-group-2)

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Free online support groups for cancer survivors that run in 12 week cycles. Forum topics may include: * Coming out to healthcare providers * Sexuality and relationships after cancer * Pressure for gender conformity * Body image Each forum is moderated by a social worker and is available in an online format.

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers many support groups at various hospital and clinic locations Topics available at some sites include: * Grief * Cancer * Stroke * Caregivers or family members * Weight loss * Brain tumor * Parkinson's

DESCRIPTION: Provides financial help to people with a health condition or disability so that they can pay medical bills or other expenses related to health care. MORE INFORMATION An organization of member financial assistance agencies to help cancer patients pay for medical and non-medical services. Financial assistance resources are available for: * Direct medical costs - doctors' fees, hospital charges or medication costs * Non-medical costs - medical devices or supplies, transportation to treatments, child care or home care * Daily living expenses - food, housing or utilities

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers a variety of education classes and health-related seminars for local residents Support groups are open to individuals, families, and caregivers: * Dementia * Diabetes * Heart disease * Lung disease * Parkinson's disease

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Albert Lea Medical Center provides support groups for: * Cancer * Diabetes * Chemical Dependency Relapse * Smoking Cessation * Grief * Weight loss * Parenting and birth

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Support groups and education programs offered may include: * Cancer * Cardiology * Diabetes * Grief * Stroke * Weight loss * Caregiver support group (https://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/specialty/senior-care-clinic)

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers: * Grief and Loss Education and Support Group for anyone experiencing grief and loss related to lung cancer * Patient, Survivor and Caregiver Education and Support Group for those who have experienced a lung cancer diagnosis

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides over 18 weekly and monthly support groups for adults and children including: * Living with cancer * Young adults living with cancer * Family and friends * Living with loss * Post-treatment * Art therapy * Recently diagnosed cancer group * Early Stage survivorship * Meaning-centered support series * Redefining identity * Brain Tumor networking group * Chronic Cancer Networking Group * Mindfulness, Tai Chi, yoga classes * Education classes

DESCRIPTION: The American Cancer Society Community Access to Resources, Education, and Support (ACS CARES) app connects people with information and one-on-one peer and volunteer support. Cancer Survivors Network (CSN) is an online community where cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers can connect with others impacted by cancer and share information and support through discussion boards, chat room, and private messages.

DESCRIPTION: Staff or volunteers answer questions or talk confidentially with callers. Program can provide information, a sympathetic listener, advice and/or referrals to other resources. MORE INFORMATION Cancer Information Specialists are available by phone 24/7 to provide information and support, including: * Specific cancers * Treatment options * Side effects * Coping with cancer * Medicines * Pain control * Clinical trials * Prevention * Screening * Quitting tobacco * Finding and paying for treatment Will also help connect patients and caregivers to services and resources.

DESCRIPTION: Transportation program that provides rides for people in and around their community. Learn more about transportation costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Service Manual (https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=ID_002204). MORE INFORMATION Program that provides transportation to and from treatment for people who have cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves Volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their cars

DESCRIPTION: Companionship programs provide volunteers to visit with people who are in the hospital, unable to leave their home, or socially isolated. Visitors provide conversation, reading or other social activities to help keep older adults or people with disabilities engaged. MORE INFORMATION Provides lung cancer patients and caregivers with volunteers to offer support by: * Text messages, phone calls * Virtual or in-person meetings

DESCRIPTION: Helps cancer patients and their families find a place to stay when traveling for medical treatment. Search the online listings of cancer treatment centers with nearby lodging facilities (https://www.joeshouse.org/lodging?state=Minnesota) that offer a discount.

DESCRIPTION: Provides financial help to people with a health condition or disability so that they can pay medical bills or other expenses related to health care. MORE INFORMATION Little Star provides financial support to lessen the financial stress and burdens life threatening diseases and conditions bring on a daily basis. * Emergency, basic living, life-enhancing and life-saving expenses are included.

DESCRIPTION: Provides financial help to people with a health condition or disability so that they can pay medical bills or other expenses related to health care. MORE INFORMATION Provides a monetary amount to qualifying Mille Lacs County residents who are receiving treatment or hospice care for cancer. Funds can be received every six months if still in treatment. Qualified recipients can use the funds as needed to help with medical bills, travel expenses for treatment, groceries, home or utility expenses. Financial need is not a consideration for assistance.

DESCRIPTION: Provides financial help to people with a health condition or disability so that they can pay medical bills or other expenses related to health care. MORE INFORMATION The Breast Cancer Assistance Program (B-CAP) provides financial support to women facing financial challenges after diagnosis, including assistance for: * Utility bills * Rent or mortgage * Medical accessories (prostheses, medical bras and compression arm sleeves)