Appendix III, Program Resource Guide

Revision 23-2; Effective Sept. 29, 2023

Patient Education, Advocacy and Support

Program NamePhone NumberWebsiteServices
American Cancer Society800-277-2345www.cancer.org/
  • Guide to Quitting Smoking
  • Prescription Questions
  • Cancer education classes
  • Access to health care
  • Clinical trials
  • Stories of hope
  • Financial issues
  • Finding support groups
Know Your LemonsNot applicablewww.knowyourlemons.org
  • Patient education materials
  • Volunteer education training
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
Health Equity Guiding Principles for Inclusive CommunicationNot applicablewww.cdc.gov/health-communication/php/toolkit/
  • Inclusive Communication Principles
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

877-465-6636
Education Helpline

Or email Helpline@komen.org

www.komen.org/
  • Breast health and breast cancer information
  • Emotional support services
  • Finding breast cancer services via an affiliate
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-CDC-INFO (232-4636)www.cdc.gov/cancer/
  • Cancer information
  • Survivorship information
Cancer Prevention and Control-Spanish800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)
TTY: 888-232-6348		www.cdc.gov/Spanish/cancer/
  • Cancer information
  • Information in Spanish
Livestrong Foundation

Call:

855-220-7777 for cancer support

877-236-8820 for general inquiries

www.livestrong.org/
  • Patient navigation
  • Survivorship
  • Clinical trial information
  • One-on-one support
  • Information for family members

Clinic Information

Program NamePhone NumberWebsiteServices
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation877-465-6636www.komen.org/
  • Grants for providers
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
The Community Guide404-498-1827www.thecommunityguide.org/
  • Strategies for providers to improve care
  • What Works Fact Sheets
  • Reminder systems
  • Incentives for patients
  • Funding and grants
  • Research
  • Education program development
  • Publications for patients
Cochrane Collaboration+44-207-183-7503
(London, UK)		www.cochrane.org/

Objective evidence-based strategies to improve healthcare delivery

  • Case management
  • Provider reminder systems
  • Provider feedback
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
The Community Guidewww.thecommunityguide.org/
  • Strategies for providers to improve care
  • What Works Fact Sheets
  • Reminder systems
  • Incentives for patients
  • Funding and grants
  • Research
  • Education program development
National Cancer Instituteebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/index.doEvidence-Based Cancer Control Programs (EBCCP)
National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW)nachw.org/
  • Community Health worker resources
  • Guidance for policy development
  • Learning collaboratives