Links to Cancer Resources
GENERAL INFORMATION
American Cancer Society (includes Maine Resources)
Resources: Cancer information specialists available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in-depth information on cancer types, treatments, clinical trials, research, local support programs and services for patients, families, and caregivers. All services are free. Call 1-800-227-2345 www.cancer.org
Evensong Hospice Singers
CancerCare
Resources: Online and telephone support groups for patients and caregivers, education, counseling, financial assistance, diagnosis specific resources. All services are free. 1-800-813-4673 www.cancercare.org
National Cancer Institute
Resources: Education on cancer types, clinical trials, treatment, coping, finding support and resources (financial, insurance, homecare, etc.) 1-800-422-6237 www.cancer.gov
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Resources: Cancer Keys (survival skills), Cancer Survivor Toolbox (skills to meet the challenges of cancer), links to cancer-specific organizations. 1-877-622-7937 www.canceradvocacy.org
MEDICAL CENTERS
Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
Water St., Blue Hill, ME 04614 (207) 374-3400 www.bhmh.org
Cancer Care of Maine
Webber Medical Building, State St., Bangor, ME 04401 (207) 973-7478
Downeast Community Hospital
Upper Court St., Machias, ME 04654 (207) 255-3356 www.dech.org
Eastern Medical Center-Cancer Care of Maine
State St., Bangor, ME 04401 (207) 973-7000 www.emmc.org
Lubec Regional Medical Center
So. Lubec Rd., Lubec, ME 04652 (207) 733-5541 www.rmcl.org
Maine Coast Memorial Hospital
Union St., Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207) 664-5311 www.mcmhospital.org
Mary Dow Center
Medical Office Building, Union St., Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207) 664-5430
Mount Desert Island Hospital
Wyman Lane, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 (207) 288-5081 www.mdihospital.org
TEMPORARY HOUSING
Hospitality Homes
Resources: Temporary housing in volunteer host homes and other donated accommodations for families and friends of patients seeking care at Boston area medical centers. 1-888-595-4678 www.hosp.org
Gary’s House
Resources: Hospitality home here in southern Maine for families of patients undergoing medical treatment in a Portland area hospital. Please contact the department responsible for social services at Mercy: 207-879-3205
Maine Medical Center: 207-871-2261. New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland: 207-879-8426 www.garyshouse.org
Ronald McDonald House
Resources: A home away from home for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals. Also open to adult patients and their families when available. Bangor: 1-207-942-9003, Portland: 1-207-780-6282 www.rmhc.org
TRANSPORTATION
Road to Recovery (American Cancer Society)
Resources: Transportation to medical appointments. 1-800-227-2345 www.cancer.org
Hancock County Coordinator: Faith in Action Community Connections- 1-207-664-6016 www.fiacommunityconnection.org
Washington County Coordinator: Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center- 1-207-664-0339
Faith in Action Community Connections
Resources: Transportation to medical and dental visits, grocery shopping, prescription pick-ups and more in Hancock County.
1-207-664-6016 www.fiacommunityconnection.org
Washington Hancock Community Agency
Resources: Transportation to medical and dental appointments. 1-207-664-2424 www.whcacap.org
Island Connections
Resources: Transportation to medical, dental, hair, social services appointments, etc., on Mount Desert Island. 1-207-288-4457 www.islconnections.org
Downeast Transportation
Resources: Public transportation covering all of Hancock County on selected days and a daily Ellsworth loop. Ticket prices vary. 1-207-667-5796 www.downeasttrans.org
West’s Transportation
Resources: Public transportation that runs from Calais to Bangor with coastal stops in between, connecting with the Bangor airport and bus terminals. 1-207-546-2823 www.westbusservice.com
