Housing

Ronald McDonald Houses provide a “home-away-from-home” for children with cancer and their families. They are located near major hospitals.

Ronald McDonald House – Portland, ME
250 Brackett Street
Portland, Maine 04102
Phone: 207.780.6282
Fax: 207.780.0198
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Ronald McDonald House of Bangor
654 State Street
Bangor, Maine  04401
Phone: (207) 942-9003
Fax: (207) 990-2984
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Ronald McDonald House – Boston
220 Kent Street
Brookline, MA 02446
Phone: (617) 734-3333
info@rmhboston.org
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Hospitality Homes – Boston
Placement in private homes – up to four guests. Must be at least two people.
P.O. Box 15265
Boston, MA 02215
Call: (888) 595-4678
Fax: (617) 582-7980

Hospice of Aroostook
14 Access Highway
Caribou, ME 04736
Phone: 1-800-439-1685

National Financial Help

Cancerfac.org 
A free website that offers a variety of financial information for the cancer patient.
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Cancercarecopay.org
CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation
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Cancer Fund of America
Assist with co-pays and other cancer related expenses
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Healthwell Foundation
This foundation helps with co-payments, insurance and premiums for serious medical conditions.
Phone: 1-800-675-8416
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Mesothelioma Guide
Mesothelioma Guide is a trusted ally in the fight against asbestos-related cancer. Their guide includes up-to-date information about living with mesothelioma, top doctors and treatment options
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Mesotheliomaprognosis.com
Advocacy group that works to provide aid to patients and families affected
by asbestos-related cancers. Free resources include financial assistance,
doctor match program, and veterans help.
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Netwish
Provides general financial help.
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Patient Services Inc. (PSI)
Provides help with co-pays and insurance premiums.
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Prostate Cancer Foundation
Offers a listing of financial resources related to prostate screening and treatment.
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 
Provides a limited amount of financial assistance to help patients with significant financial need who are under a doctor's care for a confirmed blood cancer diagnosis.
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Lymphoma Research Foundation 
Provides financial help and additional financial resources.
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Other Resources

Mizpah
Mizpah is a sanctuary of healing and hope located in Grand Isle, Maine, that has been in existence since 1991 and has been widely open to the general public “FREE OF CHARGE”.  Mizpah, the Hebrew word meaning “a place to help one another,” was created by Dick Corbin, a cancer survivor.  It is a place that offers a sign of hope for those who experience the pain of grief.  It is a place to experience an emotional bond between people who are separated either physically or by death.  It is a special, peaceful place of comfort for people and loved ones to see & enjoy the beauty nature has to offer.

Phone: (207) 728-7734
Cell: (207) 316-9500
Email: dickcorbin@mizpah.us
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Cleaning for a Reason
Provides 4 house cleanings over 4 months for women with cancer.
Phone: 1-877-337-3348
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Camp Sunshine
Nestled alongside the shores of beautiful Sebago Lake, Camp Sunshine provides respite, support, joy and hope to children with life-threatening illnesses and their immediate families through various stages of a child’s illness. The year-round program is free of charge to all families, and includes 24-hour onsite medical and psychosocial support. Bereavement groups are also offered for families who have lost a child to an illness.

Address: 35 Acadia Rd
Casco, ME 04015
Email: info@campsunshine.org
Phone: (207) 655-3800
Fax: (207) 655-3825

Maine Financial Help

CarePartners
Having trouble paying for medicine?    
Having trouble paying for healthcare?
No health insurance?

Phone: 877-626-1684
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Consumers for Affordable Health Care
An organization committed to helping all Maine people obtain quality, affordable health care.

Phone: 1-800-965-7476
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Free Care
Hospitals in Maine offer reduced or no-cost care to those who qualify. Call the hospital’s billing office to apply for Free or Reduced Cost Care. Also, connect with a social worker or a patient navigator to explore other resources that might be available at the hospital.

General Assistance
Each town in Maine offers general assistance, when no other resources are available, to help people in emergencies. Household size, income and expenses are considered. Prior approval is necessary. Contact your town office before incurring medical bills.

Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program
Help with paying for a variety of costs for someone with breast or cervical cancer.

Phone: 1-800-350-5180 or (207) 287-8068
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Maine Breast Cancer Coalition
MBCC provides flexible financial support for underserved people with breast health or breast cancer needs through their Support Services Fund, as well as advocating for breast cancer research and legislation, and providing education to promote knowledge about breast cancer and quality care. Call 1- 800-928-2644 or visit the website to apply for assistance.
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Maine Breast & Cervical Health Program
MBCHP offers no-cost mammograms and Pap tests to woman age 40 and older who qualify. Women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer who qualify for MBCHP may also be eligible for free medical care through the Treatment Act.

Phone: 1-800-350-5180 and press 1; TTY 1-800-438-5514
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Mainecare
Maine’s Medicaid program provides health insurance to people meeting income and asset restriction guidelines.

Phone: 1-800-321-5557

Road to Recovery
The American Cancer Society Road to Recovery program 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.

Phone: 1-800-227-2345
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The Maine Colorectal Cancer Control Program
Provides screening and education for Mainers. You might be eligible to get your screening at no cost through this program. To learn more, visit the Colorectal Cancer Control Program website, or call.

Phone: 1-877-320-6800
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Legal Help

Cancer Legal Line
A national organization created to help with many legal and financial issues.
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Pine Tree Legal
Low or no cost legal services for those eligible.

Phone: 207-774-8211 
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Maine Legal Services for the Elderly
Low or no cost legal services for those who are 60 and over and are struggling to pay bills. 

Phone: 1-800-750-5353 
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Maine Equal Justice Partners
Low or no cost legal services for those who are socially and economically disadvantaged.

Phone: 207-626-7058 or 866-626-7059 
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Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project
Low or no cost legal services.  You must complete an interview to determine whether or not you are eligible. 

Phone: 207-774-4348 or 1-800-442-4293
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