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Full Resource Name:
American Cancer Society - Alameda
Address
1001 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 300
Alameda, CA 94501
(800) 227-2345
AKA:
ACS
Description:
Provides local information and referral, education and support to cancer patients, their families and friends. Services include public education programs, literature, information on obtaining financial assistance, free wigs, support groups for cancer patients and their families. The Discovery Shop in Walnut Creek is a thrift shop which supports the agency.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
October 20, 2020
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1001 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 300
Alameda, CA 94501
Mailing
1001 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 300
Alameda, CA 94501
Phone Numbers
Main Number
(800) 227-2345
Backdoor Number
(510) 893-7900
TTY/TDD
(866) 228-4327
Accessibility:
Handicap Accessible
Services
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Description
Provides local information and referral, education and support to cancer patients, their families and friends. Services include public education programs, literature, information on obtaining financial assistance, free wigs, support groups for cancer patients and their families. The Discovery Shop in Walnut Creek is a thrift shop which supports the agency.
Hours
Office: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5pm; Information line: 24 hours daily; support group time/dates vary
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
None
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call or visit website
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
Contra Costa County
Geography Served
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Description
Teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Administers a nationwide program and serves as the primary source of information to the public. The sponsoring partners from the cosmetic industry work with the ACS to provide patient education, through group or individual sessions, free program materials, including videos and pamphlets, free makeup kits for patients in group workshop.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5pm; call for group time/date
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Cancer patient undergoing treatment
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call to register
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
Contra Costa County
Geography Served
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Offers support groups for cancer patients, family members and their families.
Hours
Support group time/dates vary
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Cancer patients, family, and friends
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for information
Languages
English only
Service Area
Contra Costa County
Geography Served
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Description
Provides transportation to and from treatment for people who have cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves. Volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their cars so that patients can receive the life-saving treatments they need.
Hours
Toll-free line: 24 hours daily; Office: Monday-Friday, 9-5pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Services are restricted to cancer patients undergoing treatment.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Apply by phone; call toll free line or main number for service.
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
Contra Costa County
Geography Served
None
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides support to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Trained volunteers who have had surgery for breast cancer, either lumpectomy or mastectomy, are matched to patients and help with emotional, physical and cosmetic needs. May be referred by a health professional or may self refer to ACS.
Hours
Office: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Breast cancer patients
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call or walk-in
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
Contra Costa County
Geography Served
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides wigs to women and girls who are suffering hair loss due to medical treatment, such as chemotherapy for cancer.
Hours
Office: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Services are restricted to cancer patients undergoing treatment.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for an appointment
Languages
English and Spanish
Service Area
Contra Costa County
Geography Served
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Telephone Numbers