SASS for Breast Cancer is a program that provides many types of support to breast cancer survivors in Licking County. If you or someone you know is a breast cancer survivor, contact us for help as you navigate the journey of breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery
We can help with:
mammograms
financial assistance
emotional and social support
educational programs
Contact:
All services are free and confidential.
If
you have been diagnosed with breast cancer and reside in
Financial Support includes
reimbursement for outpatient and inpatient services, along with
assistance with expenses related to mammography, hair replacement,
prosthetics and other cosmetic care.
Anyone diagnosed with breast cancer is eligible, and is not
assessed based on their income levels.
Educational Support
includes information and referral on mammography, self-exams, and
educational programs for young women on prevention and benefits of early
diagnosis. The program also
sponsors and promotes fundraising in Licking County focused on breast
cancer awareness and prevention.
Personal Support includes
connecting women diagnosed with breast cancer to services needed such as
cosmetic care, prosthetics, lymphedema care, child care options, and
transportation issues.
Social Support includes
access to events such as dinners, informative workshops, and support
groups held locally. Also
available are mentor relationships and access to a SASS participant
internet bulletin board and email group for sharing and support with
other breast cancer survivors in the county.
If
you are currently enrolled in the SASS program and would like to access
the online support group, please go to
www.yahoo.com, click on the groups icon,
and the group name is sasslickingco