Community Engagement Resources

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Education & Support

-H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center (Tampa, FL) — Care center with prostate specialists; appointment line 1-888-663-3488 (click to call) [moffitt.org]

-American Cancer Society (ACS): Clear info, rides (Road To Recovery), lodging (Hope Lodge). 24/7 helpline 1-800-227-2345(click to call) [cancer.org]

-National Cancer Institute (NCI) — Cancer Information Service: Authoritative education, clinical trials. Helpline 1-800-4-CANCER(click to call); 1-800-422-6237 (click to call) [cancer.gov]

-Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF): Patient guides and research updates. [pcf.org]

-ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer (ZERO360): Personalized case management for insurance/benefits and resources. Helpline 1-844-244-1309(click to call) [zerocancer.org]

-Cancer Support Community (CSC) — Helpline: Free counseling and navigation. Helpline 1-888-793-9355 (click to call) [cancersupportcommunity.org]

-Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI): Education hub and events for patients and caregivers. [pcri.org]

-Malecare: Support groups for men and partners; advanced disease community. [malecare.org]

-Men’s Health Network: Awareness toolkits and screening info. [menshealthnetwork.org]

-Mayo Clinic — Prostate Cancer: Patient-friendly diagnosis & treatment overviews. [mayoclinic.org]

-Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) -provides education and awareness to African American Men about prostate cancer, early screening and detection, treatments, clinical trials, statistics, managing survivorship and bone risk. https://prostatehealthed.org/

 -Courage and Strength to Fight-This platform has been created with a single mission to break the silence around prostate cancer by educating ourselves and others, we can make a difference in the fight against this disease.

-Cancer Center for Research and Therapeutic Development (CCRTD)-The mission of CCRTD, Clark Atlanta University’s Center of Excellence is to serve the African-American community by providing opportunities for high caliber research; train scientists and provide an educational environment for community outreach, prevention, early detection, and treatment of prostate cancer which disproportionately affects African Americans.

-Clincial Trials

https://www.cancer.gov/research/participate/clinical-trials/what-are-clinical-trials 

https://www.cancer.gov/research/participate/clinical-trials-search  

or call 1-800-4-CANCER 

-NIH Minority Health & Health Disparities

Learn more about the work conducted and led by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities www.nimhd.gov

Help with Medical Bills & Copays

-Patient Advocate Foundation — Co‑Pay Relief (CPR): Copay/coinsurance assistance (eligibility varies). Call 1-866-512-3861(click to call) [copays.org] [patientadvocate.org]

-PAN Foundation: Disease‑specific funds for medication copays/premiums (when open). Call 1-866-316-7263 (click to call) [panfoundation.org]

-HealthWell Foundation: Copays, premiums, and a General Travel Fund when available. Call 1-800-675-8416 (click to call) [healthwellfoundation.org]

-Good Days: Assistance programs incl. travel and copay support when open. Patient line 1-877-968-7233 (click to call) [mygooddays.org]

-CancerCare: Limited grants (transportation, home care, child care) + copay assistance navigation. Hopeline 800-813-4673 (click to call) [cancercare.org]

-NeedyMeds (directory): Find drug manufacturer assistance programs and low‑cost clinics. Helpline 800-503-6897 (click to call) [needymeds.org]

-United Way 211 (local referrals): Call 211 (click to call) [211.org]

Logistics: Lodging & Transportation

-ACS Hope Lodge (free lodging in many cities): Ask ACS about availability and referral requirements. Helpline 1-800-227-2345(click to call) [cancer.org/hope-lodge]

-Joe’s House (lodging directory): Find discounted housing near treatment centers. Patient line 877-563-7468 (click to call) [joeshouse.org]

-ZERO — Road & Cost Navigation: ZERO360 case managers can help find ride/lodging resources. Call 1-844-244-1309 (click to call) [zerocancer.org]

-Mercy Medical Angels (travel): Free non‑emergency transportation (gas cards, bus/train, volunteer/commercial flights). Apply online: [mercymedical.org]

-Air Charity Network (volunteer pilot flights): Coordinated free air transport to treatment. Toll‑free 877-621-7177 (click to call) [aircharitynetwork.org]

Notes: Programs/funds open and close based on availability; check each site or call for current status. This is informational and not a substitute for medical advice. For urgent concerns, contact your care team.