November 2024 Services Flyer

North Fork Breast Health Coalition

"Lend A Helping Hand" Grant

If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer and are currently under a physician’s care, you are eligible for a one-time grant of up to $1,000, which may be used for such services as house cleaning, meal preparation, transportation expenses, or just a day of relaxation at a local spa. Please call 631-208-8889 for information.

Who is eligible?

Individuals who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy and can provide confirmation by their physicians.
Individuals who live on the North Fork and are currently under treatment.
Individuals must sign a consent and release form.

NFBHC Keri Lynn Stromski

Stage IV Breast Cancer Research and Support Fund

If you have been diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer and have already received our "Lend a Helping Hand Grant" and are currently under a physician’s care, you are eligible additional grant of up to $2,500, which may be used for such services as house cleaning, meal preparation, transportation expenses, or just a day of relaxation at a local spa. Please call 631-208-8889 for information.

Who is eligible?

Individuals who have already recievd the "Lend a Helping Hand Grant .
Individuals who have been diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer and are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy and can provide confirmation by their physicians.
Individuals who live on the North Fork and are currently under treatment.
Individuals must sign a consent and release form.

Speakers’ Bureau

If you are a civic or service organization or any kind of public institution and would like to have a speaker at your meeting to discuss breast cancer, please contact us at 631-208-8889.

Resources:

Support Group

Mammograms

Cancer Services (free) - 631-548-632
Northwell Health Grossman Imaging - 631-405-3240
Eastern L.I. Hospital - 631-477-1000
Northwell Health Imaging at North Fork - 631-727-2755

Breast Cancer Programs

American Cancer Society - 631-435-7070 (Reach to Recovery) (Look Good, Feel Better)
LI Cancer Care Center - 516-364-8130 (Help & Hope) (Financial Assistance Available)
Cancer Services of Suffolk County- 631-548-6320
Fighting Chance for Cancer Patients - 631-725-4646 (Counseling and Support)
North Fork Breast Health Coalition - 631-208-8889 (Counseling and Support) (Financial Assistance Available)