Personal Services
Practical Support (financial, equipment, wigs, etc)
American Cancer Society (ACS)
(202) 483-2600
The American Cancer Society offers wigs to those undergoing cancer treatment — FREE OF CHARGE! Call for details.
Arlington County Aging and Disability Services
www.co.arlington.va.us/dhs/aging/progdesc.htm
Various information on topics such as chronic disease nursing case management, financial assistance, food stamps, prescription medication program and senior centers with congregate meals.
Cancer Directory - Products and Services
www.cancerdirectory.com/prodsvcs.htm
Products and services designed for people with special needs, some of which include: skin care, apparel, incontinence, breast forms, prosthetics, hats & turbans, mastectomy products, wigs.
Compression Garments
www.ghccusa.com/html/cmpdept.html
Graduated compression stockings in a wide range of compressions, sizes, styles and colors. Also, a wide variety in ready-to-wear, and certified fitters who can fit custom-made garments.
Look Good…Feel Better
www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org/1.00.html
1100 Connecticut Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(800) 395-LOOK
A free, national public service program dedicated to teaching women cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image during cancer treatment.
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland
www.emeals.org
Provides nutritious meals, personal contact and related services.
Self-Help Clearinghouse of Greater Washington, DC, Northern VA, Southern MD
C/O Mental Health Association of Northern Virginia
7630 Little River Turnpike #206
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 941-LINK
This is a hotline providing self-help information and referrals.
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Transportation
Corporate Angel Network
www.corpangelnetwork.org
914-328-1313
Corporate Angel Network provides FREE air transportation for cancer patients traveling to and from recognized treatment centers in the U.S., without regard to their financial resources. Call or visit their website for details and eligibility criteria.
Montgomery County Transit Services Division
www.dpwt.com/TransSvcDiv/TransSvcDiv.html#Senior
This web site provides information on transportation services for seniors and persons with disabilities in Montgomery County.
Washington Elderly Handicapped Transportation Service
www.wehts.org
This site provides information on basic life support transportation for senior citizens in the District of Columbia, along with information on Call 'N' Ride and Home Delivery Meals.
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