American Cancer Society 1-800-ACS-2345 or 845-368-1251 (available 24 hours a day/seven days a week)
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
Rockland County Unit
One Executive Blvd. Suite 206
Suffern, New York 10901
(845) 368-1252
The American Cancer Society in Rockland County provides education, information, programs and events.
CancerCare
A national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer. Para informacíon en español.
Gilda’s Club
The mission of Gilda's Club is to provide meeting places where men, women and children living with cancer and their families and friends join with others to build emotional and social support as a supplement to medical care. Free of charge and nonprofit, Gilda's Club offers support and networking groups, lectures, workshops and social events in a nonresidential, homelike setting.
Call 1-888-GILDA-4-U
Information Rockland (InfoRock)
Rockland County has a health and human services information and referral service called InfoRock. This service is part of the County’s commitment to make access to government and county services user-friendly for residents. InfoRock call specialists have extensive knowledge about local services provided by county agencies and organizations. Call (845) 364-2020.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education, and patient services. The Society's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. The Society's Information Resource Center 800-955-4572, provides the public, health professionals and patients (and their families) living with blood cancers accurate, current, disease-related information. Information specialists are available to speak with callers Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST.
1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
The National Cancer Institute runs the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, education, and other programs about the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients. Para informacíon en español.
The National Lymphedema Network (NLN) is an internationally recognized non-profit organization founded in 1988 to provide education and guidance to lymphedema patients, health care professionals and the general public by disseminating information on the prevention and management of primary and secondary lymphedema.
New York State Osteoporosis Prevention & Education Program (NYSOPEP) provides education about the causes of osteoporosis, the value of prevention and early detection, and options for treatment. Certain types of cancer and certain medications used to treat cancer can increase the risk of osteoporosis. Click here for more information about keeping your bones strong during and after cancer treatment or call the NYSOPEP office at Helen Hayes Hospital at (845) 786-4772.
New York State Smoker’s Quitsite
1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) offers FREE starter kit of nicotine patches, gum or lozenges for eligible New York State smokers, trained Quitline Specialists offering help with quit plans, information about local stop smoking programs and informational taped messages.
Put It Out Rockland offers FREE programs to help you quit smoking along with FREE nicotine replacement patches, gum or lozenge to increase your chance of being successful. All programs are available to Rockland County residents and employees . Call (845) 364-2651 for futher information or visit www.putitoutrockland.com
Two formats are offered:
- Group Cessation Classes - a series of ten sessions that encourage behavior change and incorporate practical tips for quitting successfully in a supportive yet structured group atmosphere. Each session is approximately 1 1/2 hours.
- One on One - personalized cessation coaching consisting of three sessions with a cessation specialist who assists you in developing an individual quit plan tailored to your needs. Each session is approximately 1/2 hour.
South Rockland Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, Inc.
Provides transportation, friendly visits, telephone reassurances, assistance with chores for frail/elderly, physically disabled and those with Alzheimers/Dementia in Southern Rockland (Clarkstown and Orangetown).
Call Ann Menendez at (845) 267-2154 or email brikars70@aol.com
Steps to a Healthier Rockland County offers programs that can help you be active, eat right and maintain a healthy weight.
United Hospice of Rockland
Provides care, hope, comfort and improved quality of life to individuals and their families facing serious illness.
Call (845) 634-4974 or email: info@hospiceofrockland.com
VCS Inc. is a community-based social service agency that offers counseling for people from adolescence to older adulthood, community change initiatives and conflict resolution services. VCS provides confidential supportive counseling for cancer patients and their families in a program called “Sometimes, talking helps! Fees based on a sliding scale.
Call Pat Hayes at (845) 634-5729 ext. 315