Services Provided
Referral Services
Whether you are looking for information about screenings, local resources available for cancer patients, or would like to speak with a licensed oncology social worker, the Halifax County Cancer Association can help.
Educational and Informational Materials
HCCA continues its work to adapt, refine, evaluate, and expand our efforts to provide informational materials for cancer patients and families in low-resource settings. Our primary goal is to close the gap in cancer patient education by addressing differences in patient literacy levels while promoting treatment completion by helping patients and their families better understand the disease and treatments.
Gas vouchers for traveling to the doctor and treatments
For those that have to deal with the many costs of treating cancer, a simple gas voucher can make a huge difference in getting to the care that they need. Give us a call to see how we may be able to help you with a gas voucher.
We also provide food cards for a free meal each time you go for a cancer related doctors appointment or treatments.
Assitance with Pain and Nausea Medications and Cancer Related-Medications
Medications are expensive and because of the support of our community, businesses , grants and private donations we can help with the cost of cancer related medication.
The loan of hospital equipment (beds, walkers, wheelchairs, bedside commodes etc)
One of the many hurdles that a cancer survivor and families have to deal with is equipment! We offer the loan of various pieces of equipment, contact us today to see if we can help you or your loved one in this area.