Appendix III, Program Resource Guide

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Revision 23-2; Effective Sept. 29, 2023

Patient Education, Advocacy and Support

Program Name	Phone Number	Website	Services
American Cancer Society	800-277-2345	www.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 Lemons	Not applicable	www.knowyourlemons.org	Patient education materials Volunteer education training
Beyond the Brochure: Alternative Approaches to Effective Health Communication	Not applicable	www.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 Communication	Not applicable	www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/Health_Equity.html	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 Service	800-422-6237 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- English	800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)	www.cdc.gov/cancer/	Cancer information Survivorship information
Cancer Prevention and Control-Spanish	800-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 Name	Phone Number	Website	Services
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation	877-465-6636	www.komen.org/	Grants for providers
National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service	800-422-6237 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 Guide	404-498-1827	www.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 Name	Website	Services
The Community Guide	www.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 Institute	ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/index.do	Evidence-Based Cancer Control Programs (EBCCP)
National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW)	nachw.org/	Community Health worker resources Guidance for policy development Learning collaboratives