Advanced Searching...  Home | Site Directory | Contact Info  Resource Directory  Cancer Services  Local Facilities  State Facilities  National Facilities  Local Online  State Online  National Online  Contacts Cancer Services Quick Links- Appearance   Cessation of Smoking   Children's Services   Counseling, Outreach, Support Groups   Food - Meals   General Assistance   Home Health Services   Hospice   Housing   Language   Legal Assistance   Medical Bills   Medical Equipment, Supplies   Physician Referral   Prostheses, Wigs and Accessories   Transportation  Appearance  Top Name: Look Good...Feel Better Program: A free service which teaches cancer patients hands-on cosmetic techniques to help them cope with appearance-related side effects from chemotherapy and radiation treatments, provided by certified/trained cosmetologists. This is a non-medical service that does not promote any cosmetic product line. Group classes and one-on-one services are available, depending on the area. Name: Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Program Program:Howard County's place of hope, help and support for those coping with cancer. Wigs, hats, prosthetics, makeup, skin care and free professional help for using these resources. Provider: Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource and Image Center  Cessation of Smoking  Top Name: Fresh Start Program Program: To support those in need of assistance with cessation of tobacco use, smoking and nicotine addiction. Free. Provider: American Cancer Society (ACS) Name: Freedom From Smoking Program: To support those in need of assistance with cessation of tobacco use, smoking and nicotine addiction. $60 fee Provider: HCGH Wellness Center Name: Nicotine Anonymous Program: Twelve step recovery program from smoking. Meets Sundays 5:30PM - 6:30PM at HCGH Wellness Center. Free Provider: HCGH Wellness Center Name: Howard County Smoking Cessation Classes Program: Cessation classes for Howard County employees and residents. Provider: Howard County Health Department Name: Asian American Anti-Smoking Foundation Program: Tobacco cessation for Asian Americans using acupuncture, behavioral counseling and nutritional advice. Provider:    Children's Services  Top Name: Carol Jean Foundation Program Program: Camps for children with cancer Provider: Carol Jean Cancer Foundation Name: Camp Sunrise Program: This accredited camp for children with cancer is located in Reisterstown, MD. It offers two programs: a day camp especially designed for children ages 4-5, and a one week residential camp for children ages 6-18. A team of oncologists and nurse specialists are on hand 24 hours a day to attend to the campers' medical needs. Provider: American Cancer Society (ACS) Name: Ulman Cancer Fund Program Program: Provides support programs, resources and education to young adults, their families and friends who are affected by cancer. Provider: The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults    Counseling - Outreach - Support Groups   Top Name: Reach to Recovery Program: Contact with a woman facing a diagnosis of breast cancer by a breast cancer survivor. All visitors are trained and certified by Reach to Recovery standards. Provider: American Cancer Society (ACS) Name: Man to Man Program: A support and education program for those affected by prostate cancer. The program may include a group support program, visitation component, and support for partners. Provider: Howard County Unit of ACS - HCGH Wellness Center Name: Howard County Breast Cancer Group Program: A support and education program for those affected by breast cancer. Meets monthly on the third Thursday. Provider: Howard County Unit of ACS - HCGH Wellness Center Name: Mercy Ovarian Cancer Program Program: A support and education program for those affected by ovarian cancer which meets the third Thursday of each month, 6:00 - 7:30 PM Provider: The Mercy Medical Center Name: LifeLine Cancer Support Group Program: General support provided for cancer patients of all types and in all situations meeting on the second Tuesday of each month 7:30 - 8:30 PM. Provider: Name: Living With Cancer Program: General provided for cancer patients meeting on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 12:15 - 1:30PM. Provider: Name: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Support Program Program: Provides support groups and financial assistance to patients and families suffering from leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and Hodgkin's disease. Provider: Leukemia Society & Lymphoma Society   Food - Meals   Top Name: Meals on Wheels Central Maryland Program: Home delivered meals to those who are homebound. Provider: Meals on Wheels Central Maryland Inc Name: Share Program Program: Monthly food distribution. Individuals pay $15 and receive $30 to $35 worth of food. Provider:  General Assistance   Top Name: Howard County Department of Citizen Services, Human Services Guide Program: A comprehensive guide book of services available to residents of Howard County. Provider: Howard County Department of Citizen Services Name: First Call for Help Program: Provides 24 hour confidential help and referral service by the United Way. Provider: First Call for Help, United Way Name: Health Alliance Program: Provides free cancer testing based on need. Call for hours, Ann Barker, Clinic manager Provider: Health Alliance   Home Health Services   Top Name: Ivory House Care Management Services Program: Resource for providers of home health services. Provider: Ivory House Care Management Inc Name: Visiting Nurse Association Program Program: Provides skilled medical care in the home including nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy; social services, home health aides and hospice care. Approved by Medicare, Medicaid and all insurers covering home care. Provider: Visiting Nurse Association   Hospice   Top Name: Hospice of Howard County Program Program: Licensed as a hospice by the State of Maryland and certified as a Medicare and Medicaid provider with services for the terminally ill and their families. Provider: Hospice of Howard County   Housing   Top Name: Hope Lodge Program: Hope Lodge, located in Baltimore, MD, is a modern, brick building with 26 guest bedrooms with private baths. It also features a central kitchen, dining room, great room, library, recreation room, exercise room and enclosed garden. There is no fee to stay at Hope Lodge while undergoing cancer treatment in the Greater Baltimore area. Local transportation is available. Subject to availability. Provider: American Cancer Society (ACS)   Language   Top Name: Foreign-Born Information & Referral Network Program Program: Multi-lingual interpreters and language help in obtaining medical services for foreign born refugees and immigrants. Provider:   Legal Assistance   Top Name: Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland Program: Statewide coordinator of volunteer legal services Provider: Pro Bono Resource Center   Medical Bills   Top Name: Maryland Medical Programs Program: A variety of programs provided by the state of Maryland through the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to help residents get the medical care they need. Provider: Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene > Name: Consumer Protection Division, Health Education and Advocacy Unit Assistance Program: Takes complaints about medical bills and medical costs. Provider: Consumer Protection Division, Health Education and Advocacy Unit Name: Health Claims Arbitration Office Program: For medical injury malpractice claims in excess of $25,000, the Office provides a system of mandatory arbitration. Provider: The State of Maryland Health Claims Arbitration Office   Medical Equipment and Supplies  Top Name: Feldman's Pharmacy Program: Medical Equipment and Supplies - Retail Provider: Feldman's Pharmacy   Physician Referral   Top Name: HCGH Physician Referral Service Program: This local resource assists residents in finding physicians that meet their individual needs.   Provider: Howard County General Hospital Name: MedChi Information Service Program: An online database to search for a practitioner using various criteria such as location and specialty.   Provider: Medical and Chirugical Society (MedChi)   Prostheses, Wigs and Accessories   Top Program: Providers of breast prostheses and other accessories for women who have had breast surgery. Providers: Empire Professional Pharmacy Gamma Medical Systems Reflections of Symmetry Frederick Medical Center Tender Touch Mastectomy Boutique Program: Wigs - Free or Reduced Providers: American Cancer Society (ACS) Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource and Image Center   Transportation   Top Name: Howard County Transit Service Program: Transportation for Howard County destinations and Baltimore City to include rides to doctor appointments, social services, employment or other destinations. Curb to curb service. Provider: Howard Transit Service Name: Road To Recovery Program: Assists ambulatory cancer patients with ground transportation to and from cancer treatment. Provider: American Cancer Society (ACS)