Colorado Organizations & Offices
(S) = Servicios disponibles en Español. Services available in Spanish (S) American Cancer SocietyLocations: • Colorado Springs: 1445 N. Union, Suite 100, 80909, 719-636-5101 • Denver: 2255 South Oneida, 80224, 720-524-5400 • Durango: 1800 E. 3rd Ave., # 101, 81301, 970-247-0278 • Grand Junction: 2754 Compass Drive, #328, 81506, 970-242-9593 • Greeley: 8221 W. 20th St., Suite A, 80634, 970-356-9727 • Longmont: 6857 Paiute Ave., 80503, 303-776-2689 American Cancer Society Programs: • Reach to Recovery® — Home visits to new breast cancer patients to promote recovery from surgery. Patient or their doctor must call to request this program. • Look Good...Feel Better® — A one-time, free, two-hour program teaching women in cancer treatment how to cope with changes in their appearance including hair loss and complexion changes. Call 800-227-2345 for dates and locations near you. • I Can Cope® — A free cancer education and support program for patients, family, and friends. Call 800-227-2345 for dates and locations near you. • Puedo Salir Adelante (I Can Cope) in Spanish — A free Spanish language cancer education and support program for patients, family, and friends. Call 800-227-2345 for dates and locations near you. • Community Connection — Resources, information and guidance; general information for cancer patients and support persons • Association of Breast Cancer Survivors — Meets the last Saturday of January, April, July, and October, 9:30 a.m. to noon. For information or to be added to the mailing list, call 720-524-5472 • Wig Bank — Free wigs, hats, and scarves • Home Away From Home — Free hotel service, as available, for cancer patients in treatment • Road to Recovery — Patient transportation to treatment appointments • TLC — Catalog of products and information. Call 800-850-9445 or visit www.tlccatalog.org • Relay For Life Events; Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - Call 800-227-2345 Andre Center for Breast Cancer Education and Navigation1640 E. 16th Ave., Denver, CO 80218, 303-388-2441 Offers information on treatment options, assistance with navigating the health care system, and connections to needed resources. • A community-based service for women and men diagnosed with breast cancer • Provides access to a nurse who specializes in breast cancer education and navigation • Services free at present email: breast-ca-edu@andrecenter.org Another Pair of HandsJewish Family Service of Colorado, 3201 So. Tamarac Dr., Denver, CO 80231, 303-597-5000 x 339. Contact Yvonne Sylvan. • Homemaker and case management services for women of all ages, races, and faiths going through all types of cancer • Homemakers provide two hours of light housekeeping and light meal preparation weekly or every two weeks • Services are offered on a sliding fee scale based on income and ability to pay; case management is at no charge Asian Pacific Development Center1544 Elmira St., Aurora, CO 80010, 303-365-2959, ext.101 • Provides services to educate the Asian community about cancer prevention and support • Interpreter Bank for several Asian and non-Asian languages • Cultural Competency training Boulder Community Hospital Cancer Resource Center4715 Arapahoe, Tebo Family Medical Pavilion, Boulder, CO 80303, 720-854-7290 • Self-guided resource center for patients and family members seeking information about diagnosis and treatment, as well as support Center for African American HealthBreast Cancer Patient Navigator Project, 3601 Martin Luther King Blvd., Denver, CO 80205, 303-355-3423 • Assists African-American women diagnosed with breast cancer to confront barriers to cancer treatment and secure treatment support services during and after breast cancer treatment. • By using congregational nurses as patient navigators, the project seeks to improve on the less favorable survival rates of African-American women with breast cancer. The project also encourages women to seek earlier treatment for breast cancer. email: info@caahealth.org (S) Colorado Cancer Research Program2253 S. Oneida, Denver, CO 80224, 303-777-2663 or 888-785-6789 • Provides information about clinical trials in Colorado e-mail: ccrp@co-cancerresearch.org Colorado Central Cancer RegistryColorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 303-692-2540 • Cancer statistics and information for Colorado (S) Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Women's Wellness Connection (WWC)4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80222-1530, 800-692-2600, 303-692-2600 • Free breast and cervical cancer screening for eligible women • Public education and outreach • Health care provider education • See the Women's Wellness Connection (WWC) under "Free and Low Cost Mammograms" Community Breast Cancer Resource Center at the Pikes Peak LibraryLower level of Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave. (at Bijou), Colorado Springs, CO 80903, 531-6333, x2333 • Funded in part by the Colorado Springs Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, this center provides resources including books, pamphlets, Internet access, telephone access, and staff support in a semi-private environment. Available to anyone seeking breast cancer information. Delta Sigma Theta SororitySister to Sister Breast Cancer Education & Awareness Project, P.O. Box 7432, Denver, CO 80207. Contact Mella Dee Warren, 303-771-8784; Jo Ann Pegues, 303-355-3423; or B.J. Barnes, 303-780-0620 for more information. • Encourages and educates the African-American community in Metro Denver about breast health/cancer e-mail: milehighdst@yahoo.com (S) Denver Health Cancer Resource CenterDenver Health, Davis Pavilion, First Floor, 700 Delaware Ave., Denver, CO 80204. Mailing address: Denver Health, 777 Bannock St., MC4000, Denver, CO 80204-4507. Contact Barbara Schwendler, 303-436-3410. • Provides assistance for cancer patients and their families/supporters seeking information about diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship issues • Help with online research • Books, audio, and video materials • Survivorship programs email: Barbara.Schwendler@dhha.org The Diana Price-Fish Cancer FoundationP.O. Box 22919, Denver, CO 80222, 303-639-9110 • Helps adult cancer patients enjoy life through fun activities of their choosing e-mail: dpfcf@dpfcf.org Exempla Lutheran Medical CenterAmerican Cancer Society Resource Center, 8300 W. 38th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, 303-483-3605 • Volunteers answer cancer-related questions and make appointments for breast prosthesis and mastectomy bra fittings; also help cancer patients access information by computer Gilda’s Club of DenverP.O. Box 100544, Denver, CO 80250, 800-316-4660 • Provides a meeting place where people with cancer and their families and friends can join with others to build social and emotional support as a supplement to medical care. (S) Grillo Health Information CenterBoulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302, 303-441-4144 • Assistance with health information research • Access to credible websites, including subscription websites such as MD Consult • Pamphlets and brochures describing community resources • The library's collection includes medical reference books, health magazines, videotapes, and interlibrary loan services. e-mail: feedback@boulder.lib.co.us (S) Latin American Research and Service Agency (LARASA) 309 W. 1st Ave., Denver, CO 80223, 303-722-5150 • Outreach, education, training, prevention and screening program aimed at reaching Latinas to reduce their risk of breast cancer e-mail: latinohealth@larasa.org |
(S) Latino/a Research & Policy CenterUniversity of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, 1380 Lawrence St., Suite 1100, Denver, CO 80204, 303-352-3700 • National Cancer Institute project to increase cancer awareness, prevention and research among Latino/a communities in the Denver metro area. www.LRPC.cudenver.eduMy HouseGolden, CO, 303-278-7298 • Women diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoing treatment are invited to a day of rest and relaxation. All services are free. e-mail: housemy@comcast.net Native American Cancer ResearchSt Joseph Hospital Foundation, ATT: NAWWA, 1835 Franklin St., Denver, CO 80218, 303-837-7163 (Denver), 800-537-8295 ( statewide and national) • Navigation services for American Indian people for screening and treatment related to breast cancer • Support for women in treatment with referrals and resources, including a support group • Native American Cancer Education for Survivors (NACES), a web-based and personal interactive information and education program; native patient advocates also available by phone e-mail: contact05@natamcancer.org Pathfinders, MBS312B Aspen Airport Business, Aspen, CO 81611, 970-925-7792 • Comprehensive, psychosocial support program for cancer patients addressing quality of life needs. • Services include counseling, patient navigation, lifestyle education, complementary and alternative care referral, palliative care and support groups (S) Project Angel Heart4190 Garfield, #5, Denver, CO 80216, 303-830-0202, ext. 13 or ext. 27 • Provides meals to homebound patients • Requires diagnosis verification from medical provider (S) Project SOL — Survivor Outreach to Latinas with Breast CancerUniversity of Colorado Cancer Center, Fitzsimons Bldg. #500, 13001 E. 17th Place, Aurora, CO 80013. Contact Patricia Valverde, Coordinator, at 303-724-0628 or 877-724-1828, option 4 or 5. • Bilingual navigation for Latina breast cancer survivors • Voces de Esperanza — peer support network that matches Spanish speaking breast cancer survivors with newly diagnosed patients in Colorado • Exercise and physical rehabilitation services for Latina breast cancer patients • Assistance in developing support groups and referrals • Periodic Spanish language educational forums such as I Can Cope and Facing Forward, art therapy workshops and classes • Access to Spanish language materials, information and services in Colorado e-mail: patricia.valverde@uchsc.edu (S) St. Mary-Corwin Medical CenterDorcy Cancer Center, 1008 Minnequa Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004, 719-560-4000, 800-228-4039, contact Lynn Spencer-Tafoya, 719-557-4548 • Cancer survivor outreach through support groups and classes, specializing in the Hispanic/Latino and rural populations • Telephone counseling and support program • Ongoing cancer survivorship needs assessment • Cancer survivor research and dissemination email: lynnspencer-tafoya@centura.org St. Mary's Regional Cancer Center Cancer Survivorship Resource Center, 750 Wellington Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501, 970-244-2351. Contact Debra Hesse • Resource center provides free brochures, lending library, audiovisual materials, and Internet access in English and Spanish, open Monday through Friday, 8 :00 AM-4:30 PM • Cancer Survivorship Program provides free monthly LIVESTRONG™ Educational Series, third Thursday of month, 4:30-6:00 PM, Oncology Conference Room • Wellness Package at beginning of medical treatment and Celebration Package at completion of treatment • Annual participation in National Cancer Survivors' Day celebration of survivors and their supporters Second Battle Recovery through the ArtsLynette Jennings Foundation Art for Life, P. O. Box 2983, Grand Junction, CO 81502, 505-685-0011 • Breast cancer survivor retreats with classes in ceramics, weaving, and paper collage are three days and three nights, Thursday-Sunday. No experience required. • Fee is $340 per person; scholarships are available for those in need. Seniors, Inc.5840 E. Evans, Denver, CO 80222, 303-300-6900 • Dedicated to helping families and individuals maintain independent living • Prescription Medication Assistance • In Home Support Services • Money management assistance Susan G. Komen for the Cure — Aspen AffiliateP.O. Box 4810, Aspen, CO 81611, Helpline: 970-920-0250 • Funds education, screening, treatment, and treatment support grants in Eagle, Garfield and Race for the Cure® and Ride for the Cure® • Provides a list of funded grants on request. Some Komen-funded projects may provide screening and treatment for women not eligible for screening under Women's Wellness Connection guidelines • Provides educational materials in both English and Spanish email: info@komenaspen.org Susan G. Komen for the Cure — Colorado Springs Affiliate1325 S. Cascade Ave. , Colorado Springs, CO 80903, 719-476-1675 • Awards grants to not-for-profit organizations that provide breast health/breast cancer screening, treatment, support and education to the medically uninsured, underinsured, or at-risk populations in El Paso, Pueblo and Teller Counties email: info@komencs.org Susan G. Komen for the Cure — Denver Metropolitan Affiliate1835 Franklin Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80218, 303-744-2088 • Funds education, screening, and treatment support projects in their service area through funds raised from events such as Race for the Cure ® and Pink Tie Affair®. • Provides a list of funded projects on request. Some Komen-funded projects may provide screening and treatment for women not eligible for screening under Women's Wellness Connection guidelines. • Provides speakers on breast health and breast cancer topics. Susan G. Komen for the Cure — Northern Colorado Affiliate4924 E. 10th St. Rd. , Greeley, CO 80634, 970-613-5450 • Supports breast health/breast cancer screening, treatment, support and education to the medically underserved in northeastern Colorado including Weld, Morgan, Washington, Logan and Sedgwick Counties. University of Colorado Cancer Resource CenterMonfort Family Foundation Cancer Resource Center, Anschutz Cancer Pavilion, 1665 N. Ursula St., Aurora, CO 80045, 720-848-0316 • Provides information, resources, and support to cancer patients, family members, and caregivers • Patient Navigator with the American Cancer Society assists patients with resources and information • Free brochures, lending library, and audio-visual material • Cancer survivorship information • Support groups, nutrition classes and special programs (S) Women’s Resource Center424 Pine Street, #201, Ft. Collins, CO 80524, 970-484-1902 • Information about screening and healthcare assistance programs. Y-ME Breast Cancer Organization/Rocky Mountain Affiliate 2121 S. Oneida St., Suite 540, Denver, CO 80224, 303-300-5158 • Offers support groups for women touched by breast cancer throughout Colorado including Denver Metro area, Fort Collins, Boulder, Longmont, and Colorado Springs • Breast Health Awareness workshops, Open Door Educational programs, and outreach • Facilitates local breast cancer support groups and provides breast health education and risk assessments to area women • Y-ME National Breast Cancer Hotline, a 24/7 contact center operated by trained peer counselors who provide emotional support and information bout breast cancer Young Empowered Survivors - YES! PO Box 632101, Highlands Ranch, CO 80163, 303-477-2161 • A support group for young adults in all stages of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Focuses on support, empowerment, and sharing perspectives and resources so members do not feel alone • Members have generally been diagnosed before age 45, but the group welcomes anyone who feels she or he can benefit email: info@youngempowered.org Your Friends for Life - A program of 24 Hours of Aspen Foundation PO Box 9306, Aspen, CO 81612, Contact Diane Welter, 970-309-5293 • Provides non-medical support, nurturing, and encouragement to cancer patients, their caregivers, and family members, serving Aspen to Rifle • Volunteers offer services such as grocery shopping and errands, meal delivery, light yard work, dog walking, visiting and support |
