Grants

Breast Health Resources

2009 Indy Affiliate Grant Recipients and ResourcesIf you need further resources, please contact our office at 317-638-2873.

YWCA of Greater Lafayette: 765-742-4375 or www.ywca.org/lafayette
 Project Name: Women’s Cancer Program

The YWCA Greater Lafayette Women’s Cancer Program (WCP) is dedicated to educating women about the importance of early detection and to facilitating access to medical services for clinical breast exams, Pap tests and mammograms for low-income, underserved, minority women in 23 west central Indiana counties.  Funding is also available for women needing additional diagnostic procedures and treatment. The program focuses on removing all barriers and providing free screenings, diagnostic procedures, and treatment to all qualified women.

Little Red Door Cancer Agency: 317-925-5595 or www.littlereddoor.org
Project Name: Mammography Assistance Program & Patient Navigation

LRD’s Mammography Assistance Program (MAP) provides free CBE’s, mammograms, diagnostic care and related services to qualifying medically underserved women in Marion, Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Morgan, and Shelby Counties.

Cancer Services of East Central Indiana: 765-483-4469 or http://csdclrd.uwctl.org
Project Name: “Reaching Out” Breast Health Program

Synopsis: Reaching Out is a collaborative effort committed to ensuring that no woman in Delaware County & surrounding counties goes without access to vital breast health services. The program will reach  underserved women by presenting educational and screening programs at a variety of sights throughout the community.

St. Vincent Hospital:317-338-9565or www.stvincent.org
Project Name: Banishing Barriers Through Mobile Mammography

Synopsis:The St. Vincent Mobile Mammography program will help to banish these barriers by providing free mammography screenings to  uninsured/underinsured women in four central Indiana counties on-board the mobile van. The program works with community partners that are already providing services to these women.

Columbus Regional Hospital: 812-376-5547 or www.crh.org
Project Name: Mammography Assistance Program

Synopsis: MAP provides low cost mammograms for women who do not have insurance and or are unable to pay the costs covered by insurance. A Nurse Navigator service is available for any screening that results in further treatment and help identifying financial assistance programs to cover expenses of additional care if needed.

Gennessaret Free Clinic:317-639-5645 x 202 or http://www.gennesaret.org
Project Name: Taking Time to Keep the Promise

Synopsis: Well Women Clinics will be held at Wheeler Mission Care Center, St. Vincent DePaul food pantries, Westminster Neighborhood Ministries Food Pantry, and GFC Food Clinic will have access to clinical breast exams, breast health education and awareness along with screening mammograms.

Hancock Regional Hospital Foundation: 317-468-4583 or www.hancockregionalhospital.org
Project Name: Women Helping Women

Synopsis: WHW provides breast health education resources as well as breast screening, diagnostic services and case management to the medically underserved populations in Rush, Shelby, Hancock, Henry and Marion Counties.

Indiana Women in Need: 317-475-0565 or www.iwinfoundation.org

Project Name: Survivor Support Program

Synopsis: $500 grant to women needing assistance during breast cancer treatments with support in everyday, practical needs that will reduce stress and boost energy levels.  This program also reduces the risk of job absences due to treatment.

Cancer Services of Grant County: 765-664-6815 or www.grantcountycancer.org
Project Name: BESS; Breast Education, Screening, Survival

Synopsis: Comprehensive breast education, screening & navigation program to underserved women in Grant County.

Shalom Health Care Center: 317-291-7422 or www.shalom-hcc.org
Project Name: Breast Cancer Screening & Education for Underserved Women

Synopsis: Breast Cancer Screening & Education targeting uninsured/underinsured minority women with an emphasis on Hispanic and African American Women living in Northwest Indianapolis. Women will be reached through education outreach and well women exams that include clinical breast exams will be provided.

Boone County Community Clinic: 765-483-4469
Project Name: Breast Cancer Screening & Education

Synopsis: Breast Cancer Screening and Education for uninsured and underinsured women of Boone County.

Boone County Cancer Society: 765-482-2043
Project Name: Patient Services

Synopsis: Provide medical supplies, equipment, and funding for breast cancer patients.

Community Hospital Anderson: 765-298-1617 or www.communityanderson.com
Project Name: In Your Breast Interest

Synopsis: Free Clinical breast exams; follow up diagnostic tests and breast care education for uninsured/underinsured/underserved women living in Madison County.

Raphael Health Center: 317-926-1507 or http://www.raphaelhc.org
Project Name: Clinical Breast Examinations for Those in Need

Synopsis: Medical providers will improve access to breast health services for uninsured and underserved women by providing breast health exams, education on breast self exams and referrals for diagnostic procedures which may include mammograms, ultrasounds and biopsies.

Decatur County Memorial Hospital: (  812  ) 663-1389 or www.dcmh.net
Project Name: Mammography Assistance Program

Synopsis: The program provides much needed access to free clinical breast exams and screening mammograms, as well as diagnostic mammograms and free additional studies when necessary, to Decatur County women who have no health insurance or are underinsured.

Interlocal Community Action Program: (765) 529-4403 or http://www.icapcaa.org
Project Name: Mother Child Center

Synopsis: Under/uninsured women of Henry County will receive screening & diagnostic services.

Black Nurses Association: 317-920-4950 or www.bna-indy.org
Project Name: Voices Across the Generations: Breast Cancer Awareness and Education Program

Synopsis: Program to train lay health advisors/promotoras to provide breast health education and referrals for CBE’s, and screening mammograms tounderserved African American, Latina/Hispanic Women in Marion County.

Rush Memorial Hospital: 765-932-4111 or www.rushmemorial.com
Project Name: Breast Cancer Awareness, Education & Early Detection

Synopsis: Uninsured/underinsured Rush County residents will have coordinated access to breast health through breast cancer screening and education.  Supportive care services in Rush County will be highlighted by the Pink Ribbon Gala which emphasizes ongoing women’s health education.

Brookes Place for Grieving Young People: 317-705-9650 or www.brookesplace.org
Project Name: Healing Support for Co-Survivors

Synopsis: Brookes Place for Grieving Young People provides grief support and services for children ages 3 through 22 and their families who have experienced the death of a loved one. Programs are on going and children and their families receive support as long as they need help. 

Casting for Recovery Indiana Program: 802-362-9181
Project Name: Casting for Recovery Indiana Program

Synopsis:Two and a half day retreat incorporating fly-fishing instruction, social support, counseling, education and medical information, for women who have or have had breast cancer.

Young Survival Coalition of Central Indiana: 317-984-3813 or www.youngsurvival.org 
Project Name: Newly Diagnosed Resource Kits for Young Women with Breast Cancer 

Synopsis: Resource kits with educational and supportive materials designed specifically for premenopausal young women newly diagnosed with breast cancer.

BCCP: Breast & Cervical Cancer Program: A Comprehensive Nationwide public health program that works to increase early detection of breast & cervical cancer through regular screenings for eligible women. To find out if you are an eligible candidate please visit Indiana BCCP.