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BUSINESSPHONE NUMBERWEBSITENOTESADDITIONAL NOTES
American Cancer Society800-227-2345https://www.cancer.org/Determined by zip code
Henry County Cancer Service770-288-6510https://www.henrycountycancerservices.com/Application Necessary
United Way of Greater Atlanta404-527-7200https://www.unitedwayatlanta.org/need-help/
Cancer Carehttps://www.cancercare.org/
St. Vincent DePaul678-892-6163https://www.svdpgeorgia.org/Assistance by zipcode. Provides financial assistance to those in need. The Society provides financial assistance for a range of needs including: - Burials - Counseling - Food - Legal Fees - Medical/Dental/Prescriptions - Rent and Housing - Transportation - Utilities.-- Call and leave name and number. -- Available to those in need. -- Income eligibility requirements apply. -- Some additional eligibility and documentation are required based on your individual situation and services provided.
North Georgia Community Action706-692-5644http://ngcainc.com/Call for guidelines. Assistance by county. Assist Catooas, Chattooga, Dade,Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, Walker, and Whitfield.
North Fulton County Charities770-640-0399https://nfcchelp.org/Must live in Fulton County
Air Charity Network877-621-7177http://aircharitynetwork.org/Free plane ride for people who are in need of medical assistance.Allows them to travel to out of town doctors appointments etc.
Peach on Wheels Program1770-536-1221Located in gainsville ga. Provides cheap or free cars.
AVONcares Program1-800-813-4673https://www.avonfoundation.org/programs/breast-cancer/Women with breast and cervical cancers
Cobb Community Transit 770-427-4444http://www.cobbcct.orgParatransit service will stop at the following hospitals: Kennestone Hospital, Kennestone Hospital at Windy Hill (secondary location), and Emory Adventist Hospital. The Cobb County Health Department is also on the service route. Reservations required for this service.Must complete the CCT application for paratransit eligibility. Must be certified through physician to use paratransit services.$ 3.00 per way
Good Day877-968-7233https://www.mygooddays.org/for-patients/patient-assistance/
Paulding Transit(770) 443-8873http://www.paulding.govPassengers are picked up and transported to destinations such as the hospital, Health Department, Department of Family and Children Services, Doctor's office, pharmacies, employment, shopping areas, etc. All passengers must complete an application in order to establish ridership. For Paulding County residents ONLY.If patients are not ambulatory, they must have someone accompany them. To schedule a ride, the Paulding County resident must come by the office and pick up an application OR have them mail an application. The drivers will drop off the patient and pick them up
Mountain Area Transportation System (MATS)(706) 692-3252http://ngcainc.com/m-a-t-s-transportation/Organization offering ground transportation services for the community. Can call in advance to schedule a trip. It is requested that a 24-hour advance notice is given when booking transportation appointments, but same day service can be executed if capacity is available. $2.00 One-Way for trips up to five miles $3.00 One-Way for trips greater than five miles $4.00 One-Way for wheelchair trips
Alterman/JETS Program(770) 677-9339 https://yourtoolsforliving.org/services/older-adults/altermanjets-transportation For a moderate fee, Alterman/JETS provides transportation for both seniors and adults with disabilities to and from work, doctor or other appointments, social outings, shopping or other destinations. Service is offered Monday through Friday in parts of Fulton, DeKalb and Cobb counties.
National Patient Travel Center(800) 296-1217http://patienttravel.org/Provides information about all forms of charitable, long-distance medical air transportation and provides referrals to all appropriate sources of help to patients who cannot afford travel for medical care.
Corporate Angel Network866-328-1313http://www.corpangelnetwork.orgHelps cancer patients access the best possible treatment for their specific type of cancer by arranging free travel to treatment across the country using empty seats on corporate jets.
Air Charity Network877-621-7177http://aircharitynetwork.orgServes all 50 states and provides free flights to people in need of medical treatment. To be automatically routed to a specific region, call toll-free (877) 621-7177 or visit website for regional links.

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