CANCER SERVICES OF ALLEN COUNTY INC

Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana's objective is to reduce the emotional and financial burden of a cancer diagnosis. Cancer Service provides practical resources and educational opportunities the result is increased access to healthcare, improved economic stability and the promotion of physical, mental and financial wellness for everyone touched by cancer.

Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana provides programs and services that empower clients and give them the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the myriad of decisions they need to make.

Through our Client Advocate Program, clients work one-on-one with a client advocate who conducts a comprehensive assessment of each client's needs as well as the needs of their family and then work closely with each client to assure those needs are met on an ongoing basis. Clients and their families benefit from the following services:

• Personalized supportive counseling
• Specialized programming for children with cancer (Kids Surviving Cancer)
• Specialized programming for children affected by cancer (Courageous Kids)
• Clarity Project – cognitive rehabilitation to help with “chemo brain”
• Professional financial consultation
• Professional legal consultation
• Support communities
• Financial assistance for cancer-related expenses
• Advocacy with insurers and employers
• Information and referrals
• Resource library
• Durable medical equipment loans
• Home health care supplies
• Professional nutrition consultations and education
• Nutrition supplies
• Educational workshops
• Transportation assistance
• Massage
• Exercise therapy, including yoga, tai chi, meditation and stretching
• Wigs, hats and scarves

Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana has a dedicated and professional staff and significant resources and support to ensure the agency is able to meet its goals, including:

• A Director of Clinical Services with an MS in counseling and more than 20 years of experience.
• A Director of Education with a master's degree in public affairs and experience teaching at university level
• 7 full-time Client Advocates (all with significant credential and experience including, gerontology; social work; case management and mental health)
• A Registered Dietitian for educational workshops and professional consultation with clients
• 538 active volunteers
• A well-stocked warehouse of health supplies and durable medical equipment
•Up-to-date technology, including CRM software to track client interactions
•Strong partnerships with local medical community

For more than 75 years, Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana has served as the community's response when our friends and neighbors are diagnosed with cancer.

In 2021, we served 4,335 clients. Cancer Services provided 669 families with $115,144 in financial assistance; distributed 45,659 health care supplies; 1,425 pieces of durable medical equipment; 3,389 cases of nutritional drink and 1,171 wigs, hats or scarves to decrease financial burden.

Additionally, 412 individuals participated 986 times in oncology massage and 1,064 individuals participated 5,733 times in a wellness offering (nutrition workshop, education class, exercise, etc.). Client advocates provided 6,982 hours of support assistance.