Colorado

American Cancer Society-Colorado

Centennial, Colorado

The American Cancer Society has programs and services to help you manage cancer treatment and recovery and find the emotional support you need. And best of all, our help is free. Find programs and services in Colorado.

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Anna's Room

Denver, Colorado

Anna's Room supports pediatric oncology teens by providing thoughtfully curated care bags designed to bring comfort during hospital stays and treatment. The organization focuses on creating a sense of home and healing for young cancer patients during long-term treatment through advocacy, storytelling, and community support.

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Ark Valley Cancer Support

La Junta, Colorado

Raises funds and provides practical assistance (like gas cards, hotel and food support) to help cancer patients in the Arkansas Valley area with everyday costs associated with treatment and care.

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Axel Medical Transportation

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Axel Medical Transportation provides non-emergency medical transportation services in Colorado Springs and Pueblo areas. The organization offers reliable transportation to medical appointments, including dialysis, physical therapy, and other healthcare services, with wheelchair accessible vehicles available. Their services help cancer patients and others maintain independence while accessing necessary medical care.

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Becky Baker Foundation

Pueblo, Colorado

The Becky Baker Foundation operates a Survivors Resource Center that provides free monthly shopping opportunities for families affected by breast cancer. The organization offers clothing, shoes, household goods, baby items, and personal care products at no cost to help lift burdens and restore hope for those facing cancer journeys.

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Bienvenidos Food Bank - Home Delivery

Denver ZIP 80211, Colorado

Bienvenidos Food Bank - Home Delivery delivers groceries to residents in need, including cancer patients in Denver ZIP 80211. Free if eligible; Homebound older adult or person with a disability in delivery area. Contact the food bank for home-delivery screening; Volunteer grocery delivery, generally twice monthly.

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Blood Cancer United, Colorado (Mountain Region)

Denver, Colorado

Regional branch of Blood Cancer United (formerly Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) offering education, support programs, advocacy and research funding for people affected by blood cancers.

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Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group of Southwestern Colorado

Montrose, Colorado

Bosom Buddies provides emotional and financial support to persons living in southwestern Colorado who are affected by breast cancer. The organization offers support meetings, financial assistance for medical treatment, educational scholarships, and resources to help patients and families navigate their breast cancer journey.

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Boulder Community Health

Boulder, Colorado

Boulder Community Health provides comprehensive cancer support services including multiple support groups for patients and caregivers, covering breast cancer, ovarian and gynecological cancers, and general cancer support. The organization offers integrative therapies such as yoga, meditation, nutrition workshops, and exercise programs specifically designed for those affected by cancer.

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Breast Box Mastectomy Support

Denver, Colorado

Breast Box Mastectomy Support provides free care packages to individuals undergoing mastectomy surgery. The organization creates personalized boxes containing supportive items and delivers them at no cost to recipients within Colorado.

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Brent's Place

Aurora, Colorado

Brent's Place provides long-term housing and support services for families of pediatric and adult patients undergoing treatment for life-threatening illnesses, including cancer, at hospitals in the Denver Metro area. The organization offers safe, fully furnished apartments designed for immunocompromised patients and their families, along with personalized care, meals, and community support during treatment.

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Bridgewell Foundation of Northern Colorado (McKee)

Loveland, Colorado

Helps cancer patients in northern Colorado by providing financial support that covers medical expenses (like treatment and prescriptions), basic living costs (such as housing, utilities, and transportation), alternative therapies to ease pain and discomfort, and by funding community support groups such as the region's breast cancer support network so individuals can focus on treatment rather than financial stress.

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Building Hope Summit County

Frisco, Colorado

Increasing access to mental health services (including therapy scholarships, provider support, insurance navigation, and community support groups), promoting emotional health, reducing stigma, and building coordinated care systems so residents - including those under stress from serious health issues like cancer - can get the behavioral and emotional support they need.

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Camp Courage

Jamestown, Colorado

Camp Courage offers a free, transformative outdoor camp experience for children diagnosed with cancer and their siblings. Through a variety of challenge-based activities, they empower campers with coping skills to navigate the emotional and physical challenges of living with cancer. The camp provides a supportive, joyful environment where participants can create lasting memories, build resilience, and experience a sense of belonging beyond their daily struggles.

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Camp Wapiyapi

Denver, Colorado

Camp Wapiyapi provides a unique summer camp experience for pediatric cancer patients and their siblings in the Colorado mountains. The organization offers a week-long camp program at no cost to families, helping children affected by cancer find laughter, friendship, and lasting memories through traditional camp activities. The camp serves as a place where children can feel free from the worries of cancer and simply enjoy being kids.

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Cancer League of Colorado

Englewood, Colorado

Cancer League of Colorado is an all-volunteer charity founded in 1969 that raises funds to support innovative cancer research and cancer-related services throughout the state of Colorado. The organization has raised and awarded over $27 million since its founding, providing research grants, service grants, and investigator-initiated clinical trial grants to advance cancer care and treatment.

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Cancer Resource Alliance

Cortez, Colorado

The Cancer Resource Alliance provides financial assistance to residents of Montezuma and Dolores counties who have received a recent cancer diagnosis or are seeking cancer treatment. The organization offers grants up to $700 to help cover cancer screenings and treatment costs for those in need.

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Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado

Durango, Colorado

Cancer Support Community Southwest Colorado provides comprehensive support services for individuals facing cancer and their families in Southwest Colorado. The organization offers support groups, educational workshops, healthy lifestyle classes, social activities, and oncology patient navigation services. All services are provided at no cost to anyone at any age facing any type or stage of cancer.

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CancerClimber Association

Littleton, Colorado

The CancerClimber Association offers hope through inspiration by helping those touched by cancer focus on living an active, healthy lifestyle. The organization serves its mission through inspirational stories, adventure support grants, personal visits to patients by survivors, and an adventure mobile camp.

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Candlelighters of Southern Colorado

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Candlelighters of Southern Colorado educates, serves and advocates for families and individuals touched by childhood cancer and blood disorders. The organization empowers families to meet the challenges they face and provides benefits to all children with cancer and blood disorders and their families, including adult survivors of childhood cancer.

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Carol's Wish Financial Navigation (Colorado Gynecologic Cancer Alliance)

Denver, Colorado

Through programs like CGCA Cares and Carol's Wish, offers financial assistance and navigation for gynecologic cancer patients to help manage treatment-related financial needs.

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Caruso Family Charities

Lakewood, Colorado

Caruso Family Charities assists families of children, adolescents, or young adults being treated in Colorado for life-threatening diseases or life-altering events. The organization provides financial assistance to relieve some financial pressures so families can focus on caring for their sick child.

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Children's Hospital Colorado

Aurora, Colorado

Children's Hospital Colorado provides comprehensive cancer and blood disorder services for pediatric patients in the seven-state region. The organization offers access to specialized camps for children with cancer and cancer survivors, connecting families with outdoor adventures and peer support programs. They facilitate emotional support and recreational opportunities through partnerships with various camp organizations throughout Colorado and neighboring states.

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Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation

Aurora, Colorado

Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation supports pediatric patients at Children's Hospital Colorado, including those with cancer and blood disorders. The foundation facilitates philanthropic support for advancing treatment, research, and hope for children facing cancer and other serious health conditions. The organization provides funding for essential services that children and families rely on, from lifesaving treatment to programs that support healing beyond the bedside.

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Children's Treehouse Foundation

Denver, Colorado

The Children's Treehouse Foundation supports children and teens whose parents or caregivers have been diagnosed with cancer through their CLIMB program. The organization provides group-based psychosocial interventions, emotional support tools, and resources to help children develop positive coping strategies during their parent's cancer journey.

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Colorado Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation

Arvada, Colorado

The Colorado Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation provides financial grants and support to people affected by breast cancer so they can focus on recovering and experience life to the fullest during and after treatment. The organization was created to honor the courage of those battling breast cancer and to give back to others fighting the same disease.

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Colorado Cancer Coalition

Denver, Colorado

The Colorado Cancer Coalition works to eliminate the burden of cancer in Colorado through comprehensive support and resources. The organization provides extensive resources for cancer patients and caregivers including financial assistance, support groups, education, and site-specific cancer information. They maintain task forces and develop strategic plans to address cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship across the state.

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Colorado Cancer Counseling

Arvada, Colorado

Colorado Cancer Counseling provides specialized mental health counseling and emotional support services for cancer patients and survivors. The organization offers cancer counseling, EMDR therapy, radical remission coaching, and practical coping skills to help individuals navigate their cancer journey and thrive during treatment and survivorship.

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Colorado Cancer Foundation

Boulder, Colorado

The Colorado Cancer Foundation supports cancer research and provides patient assistance to individuals and families affected by cancer throughout Colorado. Founded in 1979, the organization donates funds to oncology research at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and offers direct support to cancer patients in need.

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Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Finance (NEMT)

Denver, Colorado

The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Finance administers the Non-Emergent Medical Transportation program through Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid). The program provides transportation services to medical appointments for eligible members who lack access to transportation, supporting patients in accessing necessary healthcare services.

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Colorado Gynecologic Cancer Alliance

Denver, Colorado

Colorado Gynecologic Cancer Alliance provides emotional and financial support programs for individuals diagnosed with gynecologic cancers and their caregivers throughout Colorado. The organization offers support groups, comfort kits for newly diagnosed patients, insurance navigation assistance, and educational resources to help patients through all stages of their cancer journey.

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Colorado Gynecologic Cancer Alliance Support Groups

Denver, Colorado

Helping individuals diagnosed with gynecologic cancers (and their caregivers) cope with the emotional challenges, stress, and distress that come with diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. These programs aim to provide understanding, connection, and practical emotional assistance so participants don't feel alone in their journey with both in-person and virtual options.

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Colorado Kids Cancer Association

Denver, Colorado

The Colorado Kids Cancer Association provides assistance and a comprehensive set of resources for children and young adults diagnosed with cancer, as well as their parents, siblings, and caregivers. The organization serves as a gathering of organizations that provide support for families affected by pediatric cancer in Colorado.

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Cops Fighting Cancer

Denver, Colorado

Cops Fighting Cancer provides hope, support and compassion to Colorado cancer patients and their families through financial, practical and emotional assistance. The organization was founded by Officer James Seneca and involves both law enforcement and civilian volunteers who help cancer patients and families focus on defeating their illness.

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Dear Jack Foundation

Littleton, Colorado

The Dear Jack Foundation provides impactful programs benefiting adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer and their families to improve their quality of life from treatment to survivorship. The organization offers community support rooted in mental and physical wellness based tools and resources from diagnosis through survivorship. Their programs include LifeList, Breathe Now, and various community programs specifically designed for the adolescent and young adult cancer population.

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Dental Lifeline Network, Colorado

Denver, Colorado

Dental Lifeline Network connects cancer patients and others in need of medically necessary dental care with volunteer dentists and laboratories across the United States. The organization provides comprehensive dental treatment for adults with disabilities, elderly individuals, and those requiring life-saving care such as organ transplants or chemotherapy who cannot afford dental treatment.

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Denver Health Cancer Care

Denver, Colorado

Provides compassionate, evidence-based, multidisciplinary oncology services - including personalized chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, supportive care, and patient education - while empowering cancer patients with tailored treatment plans, navigation support, genetic testing, and resources that address both physical and emotional well-being throughout diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up in Denver.

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Domus Pacis Family Respite

Frisco, Colorado

Provides free, week-long mountain respite retreats for cancer patients and their families - covering lodging, meals, and activities - to give them a peaceful, supportive break from the physical, emotional, and logistical stresses of cancer care.

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Dorcy Cancer Center at St. Mary-Corwin Hospital

Pueblo, Colorado

Provides personalized, multidisciplinary cancer care including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, advanced diagnostics, integrative therapies, and comprehensive support services from diagnosis through survivorship.

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Epic Experience

Arvada, Colorado

Epic Experience empowers adult cancer survivors and thrivers to live beyond cancer through week-long adventure camps, regional meetups, and educational programming. The organization provides support for cancer survivors, thrivers, and caregivers to help them navigate life after cancer.

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Everyday Eats - Homebound Delivery Partners

Colorado

Everyday Eats - Homebound Delivery Partners delivers monthly shelf-stable groceries to residents in need, including cancer patients in Food Bank of the Rockies service area. Free if eligible; Income-eligible adult age 60+; delivery varies by partner. Contact Food Bank of the Rockies or a local Everyday Eats site; Some sites deliver to people who are homebound or ill.

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First Descents

Denver, Colorado

First Descents provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions. The organization offers multi-day, week-long and international adventure programs at no cost to participants. Programs include activities like rock climbing, kayaking, and surfing designed to empower participants through healing adventures and peer connections.

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Footsteps to Hope

Windsor, Colorado

Footsteps to Hope provides resources and support to women diagnosed with breast cancer or female reproductive cancers. The organization offers support group meetings and various resources to help breast cancer survivors and women facing cancer in the community.

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Friends of Man

Littleton, Colorado

Friends of Man provides mobility equipment, prosthetics, home modifications, medical equipment, hearing aids, and basic needs assistance to individuals in need. The organization works with referring professionals such as caseworkers, healthcare workers, and social workers to identify and support their patients and clients.

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Gunnison Tough

Gunnison, Colorado

Gunnison Tough provides comprehensive cancer programs to keep their community strong, serving residents of Gunnison and Hinsdale Counties in Colorado. The organization offers patient transportation services, financial assistance, support groups, cancer screening programs, and individual and group therapy options to help community members facing cancer.

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Hana's Hope

Littleton, Colorado

Hana's Hope provides professional wig selection and styling services to cancer patients experiencing hair loss from radiation and chemotherapy treatments. The organization also offers cosmetology services to help restore skin damaged by cancer treatment, supporting patients through their recovery process.

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Harper's Heroes Fund

Colorado, Colorado

Harper's Heroes Fund provides support, love, and essential services to children in Colorado Springs battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and other life-threatening illnesses. The organization strives to make the treatment journey more manageable with a focus on helping children feel seen, loved, and supported.

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Healthcare Hospitality Network

Aurora, Colorado

Healthcare Hospitality Network supports healthcare hospitality houses that provide affordable lodging and support services to patients and caregivers who must travel away from their communities for medical care. The organization connects these hospitality houses with resources, education, and advocacy to help them better serve patients and their families during medical treatment.

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Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

Salida, Colorado

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center provides comprehensive oncology and hematology services for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and blood disorders. The organization combines state-of-the-art oncologic medicine with customized, patient-specific treatment plans and aims to provide support that addresses the whole person. Their oncology team includes experienced nurses, exercise specialists, massage therapists, and support staff who offer services including chemotherapy treatment, infusion services, support groups, and a nurse navigator program.

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HERA Ovarian Cancer Foundation

Boulder, Colorado

HERA Ovarian Cancer Foundation supports women affected by ovarian cancer through medical research funding, public education, and empowerment initiatives. The organization awards annual grants to scientists conducting innovative research in treatment, early detection, and prevention while providing educational resources to help women advocate for their healthcare.

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Hope Cancer Center at Longmont United Hospital

Longmont, Colorado

Offers a full range of cancer treatments and support, including radiation therapy, clinical trials, psychosocial services, nurse navigation, and a collaborative team of surgeons and medical and radiation oncologists tailored to individual patient needs.

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Hope Held by a Horse

Longmont, Colorado

Hope Held by a Horse provides a safe, positive environment, in the company of horses, to support women with cancer to learn, grow, and heal. It gives women the opportunity to reclaim a part of themselves that has been lost or diminished through the challenges of cancer.

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Hope Lives! Breast Cancer Support Center

Fort Collins, Colorado

Offers free, supportive services & products to breast cancer patients in active treatment in Larimer and Weld Counties. We partner with local service providers in the areas of holistic, integrative and natural medicine to offer products and support services that health insurance typically does not cover

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HopeWest

Grand Junction, Colorado

HopeWest provides physical, emotional, and spiritual care to seriously ill patients and their families across western Colorado. The organization offers hospice care, palliative care, dementia support, and grief support services to help patients and caregivers navigate challenging health situations. HopeWest serves patients with serious illnesses including cancer patients who may benefit from their comprehensive care services.

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HopeWest Living with Cancer Program

Grand Junction, Colorado

Helps cancer patients and their families throughout the course of their illness by coordinating closely with oncology and primary care teams to manage symptoms, enhance quality of life, and provide emotional, spiritual, and practical support tailored to each individual's needs from diagnosis onward.

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Jack's Place, A Cancer Caring House

Edwards, Colorado

Jack's Place provides temporary housing accommodations for cancer patients and their caregivers during treatment at Shaw Cancer Center. The facility offers 12 private guest rooms with a pay-what-you-can philosophy, serving as a haven of tranquility and well-being for patients who need lodging during their cancer treatment.

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JoAnn B. Ficke Cancer Foundation

Englewood, Colorado

The JoAnn B. Ficke Cancer Foundation provides support for cancer treatment and research while assisting families dealing with cancer-related hardships. The organization helps relieve suffering of cancer patients and their families by providing financial assistance for rent, utilities, and temporary housing needs during treatment.

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Kesem at CU Boulder

Boulder, Colorado

Provides free Kesem summer camps and year-round peer support for children impacted by a parent's cancer in the Boulder community.

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Legacy Race

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Legacy Race supports people in the Pikes Peak region with breast cancer and those at risk of breast cancer. The organization raises funds to help local women, men and their families with a variety of services and support while battling breast cancer through community events such as races.

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Trusted caregiver support, creative healing, wellness and practical help across Colorado.

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This Week in Colorado

Updated today. Colorado’s Near & Now highlights 12 trusted support options, including caregiver groups, creative healing, family programs, women’s support, practical help and restorative experiences.

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For Caregivers

Cancer Caregiver Support Group

UCHealth Metro Denver Cancer Support Care

A gentle option for caregivers who need connection and a little room to breathe.

Statewide·Statewide listings·Check details

Support Groups in Metro Denver and Beyond

Colorado Cancer Coalition

A practical starting point for finding support groups across Colorado communities.

Denver, CO·Virtual·Check details

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Writing with Cancer

Lighthouse Writers Workshop

A creative space for processing cancer experiences through writing and reflection.

Statewide·Statewide resources·Varies by resource

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Financial, Lodging, Meals and Transportation Resources

Colorado Cancer Coalition

A practical starting point when transportation, meals or lodging are becoming difficult.

Denver, CO·In person and virtual options·Free options listed

Supportive Cancer Care Groups

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers

A Colorado support-group listing for people in treatment, survivors and loved ones.

Fort Collins, CO·In person and virtual options·No-cost options listed

Northern Colorado Cancer Support Care

UCHealth Northern Colorado Cancer Support Care

Supportive care services in Northern Colorado, including groups, wellness and practical help.

Denver, CO·In person and virtual options·Check details

Gynecologic Cancer Wellness and Emotional Support

Colorado Gynecologic Cancer Alliance

Support and wellness options for people with gynecologic cancer and the caregivers beside them.

Denver, CO·Application-based support·Check eligibility

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Financial Navigation for Gynecologic Cancer

Colorado Gynecologic Cancer Alliance

A practical starting point for gynecologic cancer patients facing treatment-related financial strain.

Denver, CO·Family program·Check details

For Families

CLIMB Family Support Program

Children's Treehouse Foundation

A child-focused support program for families when a parent or caregiver has cancer.

Longmont, CO·In person·Check details

Wellness

Equine-Assisted Emotional Support

Hope Held by a Horse

A restorative support option for women with cancer, centered on calm, connection and healing.

Available nationwide·Virtual·Free

Available Across the Country

National support that residents of Colorado can use too.

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Copay and Medication Assistance

CancerCare

Help with copays and medication costs for eligible patients, available across the country.

Available nationwide·Virtual·Free

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Free Oncology Counseling

CancerCare

Free, confidential counseling with licensed oncology social workers, by phone or online.

Available nationwide·In person·Free

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Road to Recovery Rides

American Cancer Society

Free rides to treatment from trained volunteer drivers where the program is available.