Cancer Resources
A cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone.
This page connects you with trusted resources for guidance, emotional support, financial help, and practical tools. These organizations and community services can help you navigate your journey with confidence and hope.
Finding Support During Your Cancer Journey
Cancer affects more than your health. It can touch your emotions, finances, work, and daily life. The resources below are here to help. They include trusted national organizations and local services that offer support, answers, and practical help. Whether you’re looking for guidance, financial assistance, or someone to talk to, these resources are designed to support you and your loved ones every step of the way.
Use this resource to search for support for cancer-related needs, including financial help, transportation, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost services.
If you need help covering cancer care costs, these organizations may be able to help:
- Personal Alert System (Vivie) — 320-759-1273
- Pioneer Link (Fergus Falls, MN) — 218-998-2628
Need help with insurance questions or applying for coverage? Try these resources:
- Medicare — 800-633-4227
- Project Care (Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid) — 320-253-0124 or 888-360-2889
- Senior LinkAge Line (Central MN Council on Aging) — 800-333-2433
https://cmcoa.org/ - Disability Hub — 866-333-2466
Phone: 218-739-3011
Address: 125 W Lincoln Ave #4, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Services include:
- Budget counseling
- Fuel assistance
- Home modification aid
- Income tax form completion assistance
- MnSure applications
- Weatherization
- Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
- Head Start, family development, and housing
- Homeless housing programs
- Child care and kinship support
- Family health
Homemaking and Chore Program
- 218-632-3600 (Wadena)
- 218-739-3011 (Otter Tail)
Ask your pharmacy if they offer a prescription drug discount card or program.
If you’re uninsured, apply with MnSure — Mahube-OTWA Community Action can help. Call 218-847-1385.
You can also search online to see if a prescription manufacturer offers a discount program or other assistance options.
Support beyond treatment for rural patients, including financial help, counseling, housing, and other support resources. This program helps reduce barriers like cost, travel, and access so patients can focus on healing.
Disability Partners, PLLC
- 651-633-4882 or 1-866-577-9007
- 2579 Hamline Ave. N., Suite C, St. Paul, MN 55113
- Email: info@disabilitypartners.net
- Fax: 1-888-393-3668
If you have questions about work leave, job protection, or your legal rights:
- Cancer Legal Care — 651-917-9000
- Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid — 320-253-0121 or 888-360-2889
- Cancer and Careers — 646-929-8032
Help for eligible veterans with benefits support and transportation to and from Veterans Hospital appointments.
- 118 N Main, New York Mills, MN 56567 — 218-385-5540
- Court House, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 — 218-998-8605
- 415 Jefferson St S, Wadena, MN 56482 — 218-631-7616
CONTACT US
Astera Health Social Services Team
Phone: 218-631-7520