Appendix III, Program Resource Guide

Revision 25-1; Effective Feb. 4, 2025

Patient Education and Support

Program NamePhone NumberWebsiteServices
Beyond the Brochure: Alternative Approaches to Effective Health CommunicationNot applicablewww.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/pdf/amcbeyon.pdf
  • CDC manual that provides guidance to more effective health communication
  • Techniques
  • Strategies
  • Healthcare messaging
National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service800-422-6237
TTY: 800-332-8615		www.cancer.gov/
  • What is cancer?
  • Understanding treatment
  • Prevention of cancer
  • Free booklets on cancer
  • Information and website in Spanish
Cancer Prevention and Control- English800- 232-4636 (CDC-INFO)www.cdc.gov/cancer/
  • Cancer information
  • Survivorship information
Cancer Prevention and Control-Spanish800-232-4636 (CDC-INFO)
TTY: 888-232-6348		www.cdc.gov/Spanish/cancer/
  • Cancer information
  • Information in Spanish

Clinic Information

Program NamePhone NumberWebsiteServices
National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service800-422-6237
TTY: 800-332-8615		www.cancer.gov/contact
  • Clinical trials
  • Research and funding
  • Cancer statistics
  • Cancer information
  • Drug dictionary
  • News releases
  • Grants
  • Provider training
Texas Department of State Health Services Community Health Worker or Promotor(a) Training and Certification Program

CHW Certification
512-776-2570 or 512-776-2624

Instructor or Training Program Certification
512-776-2777 or 512-776-2208

Email: chw@dshs.texas.gov

Fax: 512-776-7555

www.dshs.texas.gov/mch/chw/Community-Health-Workers_Program.aspx
  • CHW training and certification
  • CHW resources, including training manuals
  • Advisory Committee
  • Training locations

Evidenced-Based Interventions and Strategies

Program NameWebsiteServices
National Cancer Instituteebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/index.doEvidence-Based Cancer Control Programs (EBCCP)