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 Providers Managed Through CancerConnects
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.
Patients being treated at Crouse Hospital should contact CancerConnects for support.
Crouse Hospital Location:
736 Irving Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210
Patients being treated at HOA should contact CancerConnects for support.
HOA of CNY – East Syracuse Location
5008 Brittonfield Pkwy, East Syracuse, NY 13057
HOA of CNY – Camilus Location
5490 Cobbler Way, Camillus, NY 13031
HOA of CNY – Auburn Location
37 W Garden St #301, Auburn, NY 13021
Patients being treated through Oneida Healthcare should contact CancerConnects for support.
Oneida Healthcare Location:
321 Genesee Street Oneida, NY 13421
Patients being treated at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center should contact CancerConnects for support.
St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center Location:
301 Prospect Ave, Syracuse, NY 13203
Patients being treated at Upstate Cancer Center should contact CancerConnects for support.
Upstate Medical University Location:
750 E Adams St, Syracuse, NY 13210
Saint Agatha Foundation awards grant funding to our partners in care, who then work directly with patients to approve and distribute financial assistance. For most patients receiving support, the nonprofit organization CancerConnects serves as the connection between the partner provider and our Foundation.
That support can help cover treatment, procedures, and testing, prescription co-payments and medications not covered by insurance as well as office visit co-payments; transportation to and from treatment; and non-medical living expenses during active care.
Below, we’ve outlined how the CancerConnects application process works.
CANCERCONNECTS APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1: Get your application
Download an application for Saint Agatha Foundation assistance from CancerConnects, or call their office at
(315) 634-5004 and request a copy.
Step 2: Complete your sections of the application
Fill in your patient information, diagnosis, insurance, and the specific expense or amount you’re requesting help with. You’ll also need to include proof of income (most recent tax return, or a benefits statement if you don’t file taxes).
Step 3: Have your care team sign the provider section
Your current treatment provider needs to complete and sign a short attestation confirming your treatment status.
Step 4: Submit your application
Mail your completed application to CancerConnects, or email a scanned PDF copy. They cannot accept photos of the applications or supporting documents.
Step 5: Know what to expect next
Applications are reviewed on a set schedule, and processing can take a few weeks once everything is received. CancerConnects handles your application directly, so they’re your best point of contact for a status update. If you don’t hear back for a while, it’s always okay to call and check in at:
CancerConnect Phone Number: (315) 634-5004
CancerConnect Email: officecancerconnects@gmail.com
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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