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The Gathering Place:

Supports, educates and empowers individuals and families touched by cancer through programs and services that are provided free of charge.
23300 Commerce Park, Cleveland, OH 44122 216–595–9546

Stewart’s Caring Place:

A place where those affected by cancer and their families will find support, resource information and an array of programs and services. All services are free of charge.
2955 West Market St., Fairlawn, OH 44333
330–836–1772

Planned Parenthood:

Breast exams at low or no cost (sliding fee based on household income) Call 800–230–PLAN
or visit

Ohio WINGS

Women Involved in Nurturing Giving and Sharing): A non–profit organization that offers physical, emotional and spiritual support to uninsured breast cancer patients who don’t qualify for Medicaid. WINGS also has resources for other areas of assistance for uninsured breast cancer patients.
330–497–1258

Reach to Recovery:

A support group that pairs a breast cancer survivor with a newly–diagnosed patient. 888–227–6446

Gloria Ireland, M.Ed., Psychologist, LPCC, NCC, CCMHC

Certified EMDR therapist and Approved Consultant Fast, effective therapy that clears/resolves emotional trauma. Two offices serving the Northeast Ohio area. 330–762–5695, 440–891–8848

FOCUS:

A peer support group open to all breast cancer survivors and their supporters. The group serves the Canfield/Mahoning County area and meets monthly.
888–227–6446

Northern Ohio Breast Cancer Coalition Fund (NOBCCF):

A member of the National Breast Cancer Coalition, provides information and support services for breast cancer survivors in Northern Ohio. Their website includes important information about a variety of programs and services in our area. 440–717–9912

Lend A Helping Hand:

A NOBCCF program that provides direct cash assistance to breast cancer patients for prescriptions, transportation, housing, and medical assistance. Serves northeast Ohio counties. 440–717–9912

JD Breast Cancer Foundation:

Supporting young women who have breast cancer. 75 Public Square, Suite 920 Cleveland, OH 44113 216–696–4485

Wigs & Things:

Debbie Carter Specialized hair and skin care for chemotherapy & radiation patients. Wigs, hairpieces, extensions and accessories.
77 N. Miller Rd., Suite B Fairlawn, OH 44333 1.800.THE WIGS

Pink Ribbon Project:

Summit County General Health District‘s breast and cervical cancer screening program for qualifying women ages 40 and over from Summit, Stark, Portage and Wayne Counties. Women 40 and over who think they may qualify should call
330-926-5750 (Summit County) or the toll free number
1-800-381-2489 for more information.
Summit County General Health District
1100 Graham Road Circle Stow, OH 44224-2992

Thermography of N.E. Ohio:

No Pain; no radiation; early detection of physiological changes in the breast, muscular, circulatory or lymph systems.
330–327–4417

Free Breast Cancer Screening:

A program for uninsured women ages 40–65, earning up to 200% of the poverty level. Women diagnosed with breast cancer through this CDC funded screening program will automatically qualify for Medicaid for the duration of their treatment. For more info: Visit the Ohio Dept. of Job & Family Services website at: http://jfs.ohio.gov/ohp/bcps/bccp/index.stm. Residents of Cuyahoga, Medina, Ashtabula, Lake, Trumbull, Geauga & Lorain counties, call the Cuyahoga County Board of Health Breast & Cervical Cancer Project at 800–443–2168. Residents of Portage, Summit, Stark & Wayne counties, call the Summit County Combined General Health District at 800–381–2489 or 877–687–0002.
You can also call NOBCCF at
440–717–9912
or visit