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Home > Services > Cancer Care > Support & Resources > Community Support for Cancer Patients
Find community resources for cancer patients and families, including home care, financial assistance and more.
The Rutland-area community offers home health, hospice and independent living services to help meet your needs. Local services to support cancer patients include:
Bayada provides direct care in your home for people who are homebound. Call 802.775.7272 or visit their website to learn more.
This private non-profit helps with challenges including housing, nutrition, financial hardship, and more. Call 800.717.BROC (802.775.0878) or visit the BROC website to learn more.
The Council on Aging helps people over age 60 with health insurance, housing, transportation, prescriptions, nutrition, home and nursing home care, and other services. For more information, call the Foley Cancer Center’s Council on Aging liaison at 802.747.1693, or the Vermont Senior HelpLine at 802.786.5991 or 800.642.5119.
Easy Transitions provides companionship and help with personal care, light housekeeping and meal preparation for those who do not need nursing supervision. Call 802.747.4899 for more information.
This weekday meal delivery program serves disabled and homebound adults.
If you need traditional home health care, Rutland Regional will provide care from a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, licensed nurse’s aide or personal care attendant. For more information, call 802.775.7272 or 800.444.NURSE.
VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region is a professional non-profit organization offering home health care services, including hospice/palliative care, grocery shopping, light housework and meal preparation, and continuous care. For more information, call 802.775.0568 or 800.244.0568 or visit VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region online.
The following local agencies can help provide answers or help with financial challenges:
The Rutland County Social Security Office provides information about disability benefits, including:
Call 802.775.0893 or 800.325.0778 for information. The office is located in the Asa Bloomer Building, Merchants Row in Rutland.
The free clinic provides non-emergency medical care to people without health insurance. Services include routine medical and dental exams, sick visits, speech and occupational therapy, nutrition counseling and women’s health care. Call 802.775.1360 to make an appointment or visit 145 State Street in Rutland.
Get food stamps, Medicaid, prescription help and other services you may qualify for:
For help getting to and from medical appointments and meeting other transportation needs, contact agencies and programs such as:
50% discount for seniors, disabled persons, and military veterans. All buses have wheelchair accessible lifts. Call 802.747.3502 or visit The Bus website for more information, including Rutland bus routes and fares.
Available to Medicaid patients for medical appointments only. Call802.773.8682 or 800.334.3191.
Benefit counselors are available to help veterans every Tuesday during regular business hours. Location: Dodge House Rutland Office at 95 Crescent Street in Rutland. Call 802.259.2908 for an appointment.
Sponsored by the United Ways of Vermont, the service is designed to provide residents with referrals and information for government programs, community organizations, support groups and other resources. A database of state-wide resources can be accessed by telephone by dialing 2-1-1 or visiting Vermont 2-1-1 online.
Phone: 802.747.1831
