Let’s Find the Right Support for You
Everyone’s path to care looks a little different. Start by finding your provider or the type of support you need on the lists below.
Partner Hospitals & Healthcare Providers:
Eligibility: This support is intended for uninsured and under-insured patients. Funds should be requested only for costs that medical insurance doesn’t already cover.
Auburn Community Hospital (ACH) provides care for patients in Cayuga County and surrounding communities. The goal of ACH’s “We Care” program, which is funded by Saint Agatha Foundation, is to reduce the financial stress for breast cancer patients.
Contact: Bridgette Dautrich
T: 315.255.7350
Auburn Community Hospital
17 Lansing Street Auburn, New York 13021
Through Saint Agatha Foundation support, Bassett Healthcare Network provides care to breast cancer patients with such costs as copays, physical therapy costs, post-surgical camisoles and bras, lymphedema sleeves and wigs.
Contact: Kerrie DeLiberis, LMSW
T:607.547.4963
T: 607.376.0163
Contact: Financial Counselors
607.547.3377
Bassett Healthcare Network Location
1 Atwell Road Cooperstown, NY 13326
Chenango Health Network is a rural health network whose objectives are to increase access to health and wellness information and to health care services. Saint Agatha Foundation delivers support to Chenango Health Network to provide financial assistance to breast cancer patients, particularly the uninsured and underinsured.
Contact:
T: 607.337.4128
E: orinfo@chenangohealth.org
Chenango Health Network Location
24 Conkey Avenue Norwich, NY 13815
Cortland Memorial Foundation administers the “Hope Now” breast cancer program that provides financial assistance funded by Saint Agatha Foundation. This program assists with expenses such as treatments, procedures or testing, medical office co-payments, lymphedema supplies, prostheses, and camisoles and bras. The Breast Cancer Care Program at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center (GCMC) offers coordinated, compassionate care to proactively manage a patient’s diagnosis and treatment program. GCMC provides a comprehensive range of services that includes prevention/screening including digital mammography and stereotactic biopsy, surgical care, infusion therapy, and post-operative recovery including physical rehabilitation. The Confident Woman Boutique is a local source for post-mastectomy products and lymphedema supplies.
Contact: Carey Wilk, RN, Cancer Nurse Navigator
T: 607.428.5770
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center/
Cortland Memorial Foundation Location
134 Homer Avenue Cortland, NY 13015
The Breast Care Center offers patients understandable, practical advice about being newly diagnosed with breast cancer. The Center provides educational programs on breast health throughout the year and individual consultations that include information for post-operative care and therapy. The Center also carries post-mastectomy products in the private setting of the Perfect Fit Boutique.
Contact: Holly Burline, RN, Breast Care Coordinator CBPN-IC
T: 315.624.5764
Mohawk Valley Health System Location
1676 Sunset Avenue Utica, New York 13502
With funding from Saint Agatha Foundation, Oswego Hospital supports, educates, and guides patients and their family members through the complex journey of a breast cancer diagnosis. Caring, trained professional staff members will assess, develop, and implement individualized care plans that best fit the needs of each patient. In addition, Oswego Health facilitates two breast cancer support meetings every month.
Contact: Mara Russell
T: 315.342.6771
Oswego Hospital Location
110 West Sixth Street Oswego, New York 13126
Guthrie Lourdes Hospital’s mission is to provide the highest quality health care to all who need it, particularly the poor and vulnerable. Saint Agatha Foundation supports Guthrie Lourdes Hospital’s commitment to promoting a healthier community for breast cancer patients through collaboration with members of the community in Broome County.
Contact:
T: 607.798.5111
Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital Location
169 Riverside Drive Binghamton, NY 13905
The Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, home to the Richard E. Winter Cancer Treatment Center, in partnership with Saint Agatha Foundation, provides complementary therapy services to patients, including Tai Chi, massage, acupuncture, Reiki, etc. to breast cancer patients in St. Lawrence County.
Contact:
T: 315.393.3600
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Location
214 King St. Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Rome Health provides quality healthcare with compassion. The hospital’s Women’s Imaging Center is proud to have been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. Saint Agatha Foundation grant funding provides support for a financial assistance program for breast cancer patients who cannot afford the direct and indirect costs associated with their disease.
Contact: Sharon Carson
T: 315.338.7309
Rome Health Location
1500 North James Street Rome, NY 13440
The Circle of Hope Cancer program at Samaritan Medical Center Foundation provides funds toward improving the health and well-being of cancer patients throughout Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. Program funds provide direct financial assistance to patients who require cancer treatment and who need financial support while receiving medical care for their cancer diagnosis. Saint Agatha Foundation partners with the Circle of Hope program to support breast cancer patients.
Contact:
T: 315.785.4584
Samaritan Medical Center Foundation Location
830 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601
The UHS Foundation’s mission is to support innovation, service and quality at UHS by educating the community, attracting donors and managing gifts wisely. In partnership with Saint Agatha Foundation, the UHS Breast Center Cancer Patient Support Program provides financial assistance to UHS breast cancer patients who are struggling financially while battling breast cancer. The fund assists with monthly bills, medical costs not covered by insurance and other financial burdens that arise.
Contact:
T: 607.762.2200
UHS Foundation Location
0-42 Mitchell Avenue Binghamton, NY 13903
Contact Us If You Don’t See Your Hospital Or Provider
T: 888.878.7900
If you’re receiving treatment, or about to begin treatment, at a hospital or healthcare provider in Central New York, Saint Agatha Foundation’s support may already be available through them directly. Coverage varies by provider, but can include costs like treatment and procedure co-payments, prescription medications, transportation to and from treatment, and other non-medical expenses that come up during care.
Saint Agatha Foundation awards these grants directly to our partner hospitals and healthcare providers, not to individual patients, so each provider manages their own process for what’s currently available and how to apply. Find your provider in the list above for their specific contact information and next steps.
If you’ve reached out to your provider’s contact and haven’t been able to connect, or the information listed doesn’t seem current, please contact Saint Agatha Foundation directly at (888) 878-7900 and we’ll help you get in touch with the right person.
Below you’ll find our partner providers offering recovery and everyday support.
Recovery & Everyday Support
Saint Agatha Foundation also partners with organizations across Central New York that provide recovery and wraparound support, including including child care, counseling, transportation, legal assistance, and other everyday needs that come up during and after treatment. Find the resource that fits your need in the list below and and reach out directly to the organization to get started.
Camp Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, supporting children through and beyond their parent’s cancer diagnosis and treatment. The Syracuse area camp is held through Syracuse University.
Contact:
support@campkesem.org
Syracuse University Camp Kesem Mailing Address:
720 University Ave, PO Box #35705, Syracuse, NY 13235
Syracuse University Camp Kesem Location:
2044 County Road 7, Copake, NY 12516
Camp Kesem National
10586 West Pico Boulevard #196, Los Angeles, CA 90064
With support from Saint Agatha Foundation, Compassionate Care Foundation provides North Country cancer community with access to complementary, integrative therapies that improve quality of life and patient experience.
Contact:
T: 315.777.7094
Compassionate Care Foundation
22877 Belle Ridge, Dexter, NY 13634
CancerConnects provides free programs, services, and financial assistance to facilitate the cancer journey for adult patients throughout Central and Northern New York. They empower cancer patients and survivors via connections to community resources, support and guidance. The Saint Agatha Foundation funding provides medical and non-medical financial assistance to those battling breast cancer.
Contact:
T: 315.634.5004
E: officecancerconnects@gmail.com
CancerConnects Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2010 East Syracuse, NY 13057
CancerConnects Location:
5000 Brittonfield Parkway, Suite B160, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Francis House provides a home and a supportive extended family to people with terminal illnesses with a prognosis of six months or less to live. Saint Agatha Foundation funding provides support for those with breast cancer.
Contact:
T: (315) 475-5422
Francis House Location:
108 Michaels Avenue Syracuse, NY 13208
Saint Agatha Foundation is happy to support Gouverneur Breast & Ovarian Cancer Fund by providing funding for the production and distribution of Recovery Gift Bags for patients in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties.
Contact:
E: info@gouverneurbreastovariancancerfund.com
Gouverneur Breast & Ovarian Cancer Fund Mailing Address:
PO Box 64, Gouverneur, NY 13642
Legal Services of Central New York is an organization advocating for low-income families and individuals, and providing free, civil legal assistance in thirteen counties of Central New York. In partnership with the Saint Agatha Foundation, their Cancer Legal Advocacy & Services Project offers free civil legal services to breast cancer patients and their families.
Contact: 877.777.6152
Legal Services of Central New York Location:
221 South Warren Street, Ste. 300, Syracuse, NY 13202
Sarah’s Guest House provides lodging, transportation, meals and comfort to patients and families of patients receiving medical care in Central New York.
Contact: David Haas
T: 315.475.1747
Sarah’s Guest House Location:
100 Roberts Avenue Syracuse, NY 13207
Shades of Inspiration’s mission is to provide empowerment and support to those confronted with the disease of breast cancer, by providing social, emotional and psychological support. Saint Agatha Foundation supports the Lady in Pink Bags filled with curated items that help provide comfort and convenience to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.
Contact:
T: 315.863.3155
Shades of Inspiration Location:
2610 Salina Street Syracuse, NY 13205
The Syracuse Orchestra’s mission is to engage and inspire all community members throughout Central New York with outstanding orchestral and ensemble performances and innovative education and outreach initiatives. Their Healing Harmonies Program provides live therapeutic music to patients as they await or undergo cancer treatment. Saint Agatha Foundation is proud to support programming for breast cancer patients.
Contact: Lara Mosby
T: 315.434.5650
The Syracuse Orchestra Location
450 S. Salina St. #100, Syracuse, New York 13202
The Auburn YMCA works with Saint Agatha Foundation to provide a holistic experience for breast cancer patients and their families.
Contact: Laura Clary
T: 315.990.0696
Auburn YMCA Location:
WEIU27 William Street Auburn, NY 13021
In collaboration with Saint Agatha Foundation,
the Laurie’s Light program at the Watertown Family YMCA is a beacon of light
and support leading breast cancer survivors
down the road to recovery.
Contact: Michelle Graham
T: 315.782.3100
Watertown Family YMCA Location:
119 Washington Street, Watertown NY 13601
Laurie’s Hope is a support program that the YMCA of Central New York provides to breast cancer survivors, helping them thrive in maintaining physical, mental, and emotional wellness.
Contact:
T: 315.474.6851
YMCA of Central New York Location:
340 Montgomery Street Syracuse, NY 13202
Saint Agatha Foundation is working with YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley to provide programs and services to improve the spirit, mind, and body for breast cancer patients in the Greater Rome, Oneida, and Whitesboro regions.
Contact:
Rome T: 315.336.3500
Oneida T: 315.363.7788
YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley Rome Location:
301 W Bloomfield St, Rome, NY 13440
YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley Oneida Location:
701 Seneca St, Oneida, NY 13421
WE’RE HERE IF YOU NEED US
Regardless of how you’re accessing care, Saint Agatha Foundation is here for you, helping provide the funding that makes these programs possible. We give grants directly to our partner hospitals and healthcare providers, so if you’re a patient, please contact one of our partner locations for more information on how they can assist with your medical bills.
If you still need help, or you’re not sure where to start, call us directly at (888) 878-7900.
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