Cancer Support

Local Support Groups

Find local support groups and services in Maine

• Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center - Ellsworth
• Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine - Norway
• Christine B. Foundation - Bangor
• Dean Snell Cancer Foundation - Brunswick
• Dempsey Center - Lewiston and South Portland
• Healthy Acadia - Ellsworth and Machias
• Maine’s Impact Cancer Network - Falmouth
• Purple Iris Foundation - Brewer
• Sarah’s House of Maine - Holden
• The Barbara Sosman Support Center - Brewer
• Sosman Cancer Center - Brewer

Lodging Resources

• Hope Lodge - provides a home away from home
• Extended Stay Program - offers home-like experiences for patients

Travel Resources

• The Road to Recovery Program - offers free rides to and from cancer treatment
• Angel Flight NE - offers free flights to and from ME for cancer treatment

Online/Phone Support

• American Cancer Society - 24/7 Cancer Helpline
• Cancer Hope Network - online support groups
• Cancer Care - online support groups
• Cancer.net - online support groups
• Cancer Support Community - online support groups
• Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - online support groups

Lower Your Cancer Risk

• Maine Quit Link provides free and confidential resources to help you quit smoking online or over the phone
• The Maine Health Cancer Care Network has additional information about prevention, early detections, and treatment for skin cancer

Financial Support

• Patient Advocate Foundation provides free resources and case management services to help with issues related to insurance coverage and financial burdens, including co-pay relief, transportation and housing assistance, and help with employment.