Community Resources - Community Cancer Assistance Center of Monroe

Community Resources: Your Southeast Michigan Network

We don’t work in a vacuum. To provide the highest level of concierge support, we collaborate with local specialists, national organizations, and legal advocates to ensure every aspect of your journey is covered.

Ribbons of Monroe: Our primary local partner for direct financial assistance and grassroots patient support.
The Disability Network: Providing essential advocacy for independent living, medical equipment, and legal rights in Wayne and Monroe Counties.
Cancer Support Community: Connections to regional chapters for peer-led emotional support.
Social Security Administration Support: Expert guidance from Alice Rice, Social Security Advocate, to help navigate and expedite SSDI and SSI claims.
Daily Needs Fund: CCAC-managed fundraising to assist with immediate costs like groceries, gas, and utilities.
Legal Aid: Resources for protecting your employment rights and managing medical debt.
University of Michigan Health (Michigan Medicine): Navigation for advanced oncology and clinical trials in Washtenaw County.
Henry Ford Health System: Coordination with specialists across Wayne and Monroe locations.
Beaumont Health (Corewell): Support for local and regional treatment options.
American Cancer Society (ACS): Access to the “Hope Lodge” programs and national research databases.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS): Specialized support and co-pay assistance for blood cancer patients.