Services at No Cost
You are eligible for all of the services provided by CPS if you have a cancer diagnosis and you live or work in Hancock County. All services are provided free of charge. CPS relies on memorials, bequests, fundraising by friends, and grants from the United Way of Hancock County to provide these much-needed services.
CPS Services Include:
Supplies:Nutritional supplements and home care supplies, such as bandages, gauze, surgical gloves, cotton swabs and incontinence supplies.
Equipment: Canes, walkers, wheelchairs, shower seats, bedside commodes, toilet seat risers and hospital beds.
Financial Assistance:
- Reimburse up to $150 per month for chemotherapy and other cancer-related medications.
- Reimburse up to $225 per month reimbursement for mileage to and from cancer treatments.
- A one-time amount award of $200 for the out-of-pocket expenses for radiation therapy.
- Assist with the cost of specialty items, such as prosthetic devices, wigs and ostomy supplies.
Education:
Educational materials and Internet access available to clients, family members and the general public. We participate in health fairs, seminars and screenings to enhance cancer education and awareness in the community.
Emotional Support:
CPS offers emotional support to cancer clients and their families. Referrals are made, if appropriate, to other local support agencies, mental health professionals and ministerial groups. Intellectually, most CPS clients realize that the staff is not medical support; however, what we do offer may help alleviate or prevent despair, resignation and sadness.
Support Groups:
We offers support groups for adults and children touched by cancer.
Adult cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, family members and friends are welcome to attend the first and third Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Blanchard Valley Regional Cancer Center.