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Support in Acadiana
| Please Note: These are subject to change. Please call ahead to verify times and locations. If you have any questions about these groups, plese contact the Miles Perret Center at 984-1920 or 800-519-8748. |
Cancer Support
Breast Cancer Support
Men’s Prostate Cancer Support
Survivor Support
Grief Support
Services & Rehabilitation
| WHAT |
WHEN |
WHERE |
WHO |
| Acadiana Ostomy Association Visitation & Support |
4th Wednesday of each month @ 7 PM |
LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER |
332-2358 |
| Cancer Education Series |
Contact for Schedule |
OUR LADY OF LOURDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER |
289-2696 |
| Cancer Reflections |
Every Tuesday @ 9 AM |
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER |
261-6341 |
| Iberia Support Group |
3rd Tuesday of each month @ 7 PM |
DAUTERIVE HOSPITAL |
374-4137 |
| Survivors Support Group |
1st Monday of each month @ 12:30 PM |
LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER |
289-8097 |
| Circle of Hope |
3rd Monday of each month @ 2:30 PM |
TECHE OUTREACH OFFICE |
560-1020 |
| Colon/Rectal Meeting |
2nd Monday of each month @ 2 PM |
MILES PERRET CENTER |
984-1920 |
| Cancer Support Group |
Contact for Schedule |
OPELOUSAS GENERAL HOSPITAL |
Chuck Stelly or Earl Hawkins @ 948-3011 x3075 |
| Kaplan Support Group for Women |
1st Wednesday of each month @ 4 PM |
KAPLAN LIBRARY |
643-7731 |
| Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma, & Hodgkins Meeting |
2nd Thursday of each month @ 10:30 AM |
MILES PERRET CENTER |
984-1920 |
| Life with Cancer |
1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month @ 9 AM |
MILES PERRET CENTER |
289-2696 |
| Life with Cancer |
4th Wednesday of each month @ 6 PM |
OUR LADY OF LOURDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER |
289-2824 |
| Sister's Circle Support Group |
3rd Saturday of each month |
Contact For Location |
981-7282 |
| WHAT |
WHEN |
WHERE |
WHO |
| Life with Breast Cancer |
1st Tuesday of each month @ 5 PM |
Contact for Location |
289-4822 |
| Recurrent Breast Cancer Survivors - Please RSVP |
3rd Tuesday of each month @ 1 PM |
ST. MARY’S MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING |
289-4822 |
| Breast Cancer Survivor Support Group |
2nd Monday of each month @ 6 PM |
DAUTERIVE HOSPITAL BREAST CARE CENTER |
365-7311 |
| Breast Cancer Support Group |
3rd Wednesday of each month @ 5 PM |
OPELOUSAS GENERAL HOSPITAL |
942-1126 |
| WHAT |
WHEN |
WHERE |
WHO |
| Man to Man – Prostate Cancer Discussion Group |
1st Thursday of each month @ 6:30 PM |
IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER |
367-2754 |
| Man to Man - Prostate Cancer Discussion Group |
3rd Monday of each month @ 6 PM |
OUR LADY OF LOURDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER |
981-0374 |
| WHAT |
WHEN |
WHERE |
WHO |
| Cancer Survivors Acadiana |
2nd Wednesday of each month @ 1 PM |
LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER |
289-8068 |
| Acadiana's Camp Bluebird |
Held in the Spring & Fall |
Call for Details |
289-2696 |
| WHAT |
WHEN |
WHERE |
WHO |
| Broussard Grief Support Group |
1st Wednesday of each month @ 6 PM |
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH |
837-6711 |
| First Baptist Church |
Every Wednesday @ 6 PM |
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH |
837-6711 |
| Grief Support Group |
1st Tuesday of each month @ 2 PM & 6 PM |
OUR LADY OF LOURDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER |
289-2824 |
| Hospice of Acadiana |
Every Tuesday at NOON & Every other Wednesday @ 5 PM |
Contact for Location |
237-1332 ext.2265 for NOON
& ext.2267 for 5 PM |
| Opelousas General Hospital |
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 9 AM |
OPELOUSAS GENERAL HOSPITAL |
948-8835 |
| Widowed Persons' Support Group |
2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month @ 10 AM |
201 Audubon Blvd, LAFAYETTE |
289-8606 |
Compassionate Friends -
For those who have lost a child or grandchild ONLY |
3rd Monday of each month @ 7 PM |
BARNABAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH |
856-1285 |
Doctors' Hospital -
For adults & children |
1st Monday of each month @ 5:30 PM |
DOCTORS' HOSPITAL |
948-2140 |
- Breast Health Clinician
- Classes on breast health and breast self-exam by appointment @ LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER.
For more information, contact JoAnne Miller @ 289-4822 or Women’s Services @ 289-7227.
- Breast Prostheses and Bras
- Breast prostheses and bras to breast cancer patients. Limited sizes.
For more information, contact the AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY @ 237-3736.
- CanSurmount
- One-on-one visits by cancer survivors who have been trained to assist patients/family adapt to life with cancer. No fee.
For more information, 289-2696.
- Caregiver's Programs for family members
- For more information, call 289-8516.
- Corporate Angel Network, Inc.
- CAN is a non-profit volunteer organization designed to give cancer patients who require air transportation anywhere in the United States to or from approved cancer treatment sites. Seats on corporate aircraft are made available to the patient. There is no cost to the patient, and no added cost to the company since the aircraft is being flown in the normal course of business.Guidelines for the patient:
*Must be able to board the aircraft unassisted.
*Must not require life support systems or special services.
*Must have medical authorization for the flight.
*Must arrive one hour prior to departure.
*Must have ground transportation arranged by patient or CAN.
*Family member or attendant may accompany if seats available.
For more information, call 914-328-1313.
- Financial Assistance
- American Cancer Society, Mid-South Division is committed to improving the quality of life of cancer patients, their families and caregivers by offering programs that provide support during their time of need. The Mid-South Division’s Financial Assistance Program a one-time or short-term benefit provided to cancer patients in need only after all other resources have been exhausted and an application has been completed.
For more information, call 277-2736.
- Free Book for Breast Cancer Survivors
- EATING WELL THROUGH CANCER: Easy recipes and Recommentations During & After Treatment by Holly Clegg & Gerald Miletello, MD.
For more information, visit Livingwithit.org.
- Guest Room
- American Cancer Society helps cancer patients with living arrangements during treatment when away from home. It provides room for the cancer patient and one guest.
For treatment in Houston, Texas, call 1-713-266-2877 and ask for the Guest Room Coordinator.
For treatment in California call 1-800-483-7801 #2.
For any other area call the ACS office @ 337-237-3736.
- I Can Cope
- A scheduled education program for the cancer patient, family & friends.
For more information, call 237-3736.
- Improving Care
- For those with life threatening illness.
For more information, contact Peter Bulliard @ 232-4490.
- Laryngectomee Visitation
- A visitation program for cancer patients.
For more information, contact Bob Brillhart @ 235-1023 or 237-3736.
- Life Transitions
- A support group for grieving adults between the years of 20 and 40.
For more information, call HOSPICE OF ACADIANA @ 237-1332 ext.2265 or 2267.
- Look Good, Feel Better
- Trained cosmetologists help women deal with the side effects of treatment by teaching them beauty techniques and ways to enhance their appearance and self-image during cancer treatment.
For more information, contact Jo Anne Miller @ 289-4822 or Martha or Dean @ 237-3797.
- Miles Perret Center: Cancer Services for Acadiana
- A comprehensive resource center and clearinghouse for cancer patients and their families, and local cancer health care professionals.
For more information, call 984-1920.
- NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
- 1-800-4-CANCER
- Reach to Recovery
- A volunteer support program that matches breast cancer survivors with anyone who has a concern about breast cancer.
For more information, call 237-3736.
- Wigs
- Free wigs to cancer patients undergoing treatment. Limited styles & colors @ MILES PERRET CENTER, IBERIA COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER IN NEW IBERIA & GARDINER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER IN GUEYDAN
For more information, call 1-800-227-2345 or 237-3736.
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