The goal is to address the state’s cancer burden and work towards improving health outcomes for people with or at risk for cancer and other chronic diseases.

• Promotes healthy lifestyle choices, cancer screening, early detection, disease management & quality of life.
• Educational programs are held throughout the year.
• Cancer Surviving & Thriving Workshop
  • Developed by Stanford University, this program in self-management is proven to help cancer patients, survivors and caregivers learn to manage the challenges of thriving.
  • Addresses: fatigue, emotions, living with uncertainty, stress/anxiety, pain, etc.
  • 6 week series provided throughout the year.

Contact: Regional Coordinator, Bonnie Petrauskas, MBA P (908) 237-2328

Source: Hunterdon Health Website

Grant funded program implemented as a strategy to find cancer at an early stage before symptoms develop, prevent the occurrence of cancer and improve health outcomes.

• Free cancer screenings are provided to:
  • Women
    • Breast: Ages 40-64, clinical breast exam and an annual mammogram
    • Cervical: Ages 21-64, a Pap test & HPV co-testing if needed
    • Colorectal: age 45 and above, a Fecal lmmunochemical Test (FIT) and colonoscopy if needed
  • Men
    • Colorectal: Age 45 and above, a Fecal lmmunochemical Test (FIT) and colonoscopy if needed
    • Prostrate: Age 50 and above, both the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) and Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)
  • Screenings are provided to individuals who meet or fall within the recommended ages of screening, do not have health insurance or limited health insurance, have a household income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, are a resident of NJ (regardless of citizenship status).

Contact: Hunterdon NJCEED at (908) 237-5409 or (908) 237-7039.

Source: Hunterdon Health Website

• Support Groups
  • Advanced Breast Cancer
  • Newly Diagnosed
  • Bereavement
  • Caregiver Support
  • Gynecological Support
  • Living with Advanced Cancer
  • Men’s Cancer
  • Support4Fami lies: support for children and teens to cope w/ a personal cancer diagnosis or that of a loved one. Also offered to parents as they navigate their family’s cancer journey.
    • Bereaved Parent Support
    • Grief Groups4Teens
• MyGo2Support
  • Free text message support from oncology social workers
• Educational Programs
• Nutrition
• Fitness
  • Yoga/Chair yoga
  • Tai Chi
  • Low impact cardio
• Mind & Body
  • Yoga
  • Journaling
  • Meditation
  • Reiki

Source: CrossRoads4Hope

Non-profit organization supporting patients and families affected by breast cancer.

• Founded by Hunterdon Health Breast Surgeon, Dr. Jennifer Montes
• Support Group
• Therapeutic massage, Acupuncture & Reiki
• Yoga, fitness & dance classes
• Meditation & Journaling
• Cooking demonstrations
• Post mastectomy bra & prosthetic fittings
• Battling Beautifully Campaign
• Health Arts
• Book clubs
• Coffee with your Doc Program
• Self-care parties
• And more!

Source: Evolve Pink

• Support Groups
  • Coping with Breast Cancer and Beyond
  • Young Survivors
  • Pink Latinas Power
• Salon Services
• Provides free wigs to newly diagnosed patients
• Fitness Classes
• Art Programs
• Guest Speaker Series

Source: Princeton Breast Care Resource Center

• Support Groups
  • General Post-Treatment
  • Survivorship
  • Older Adults 65+
  • Journal Writing Support Group
  • General Patient Support Group
  • Blood Cancer Support Group
  • Lung Cancer Patient Support Group
  • Men with Cancer Support Group
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer Support
  • Caregiver Support Group
  • Bereavement Support Group
• Free Wig Program
• Free counseling
  • Up to 12 sessions/1 year for bereavement. (*there may be a waiting list) For NJ or NY residents only. English & Spanish speaking counselors are available.
• Financial Assistance Programs/Co-pay Assistance Programs
• Community Programs in NJ
  • Examples: Book clubs, virtual movie nights, yoga programs, etc.

Source: CancerCare.org

• Help with locating cancer care resources. Available 24/7/365 by phone or online chat.
  • (800) 227-2345 / www.cancer.org
• Road to Recovery
  • Free volunteer driver program
• Educational programs and materials
• Screening and prevention resources
• Reach for Recovery: 1-1 Support (Breast Cancer Only)
• Purchasing wigs, prosthetics, caps, etc.

Source: American Cancer Society Website

• Podcasts
• Educational Information
• Peer-to-peer (1-1) Support
  • Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection® Program
• Caregiver Support
• Free Nutritional Consultations
• Online chats
• Financial Support

Source: LLS Website

Dedicated to helping those impacted with cancer.

• Patient and caregiver navigation
  • Locating local resources including transportation, housecleaning, support groups, yoga, etc.
• Cancer Thriving & Surviving Workshops
  • Collaboration with Hunterdon-Mercer Disease Coalition
• Guided meditation provided weekly over Zoom
• Elixity Fund Registry
  • Free online resources that allows patients and caregivers to create a shareable wishlist of their needs; such as meals, transportation, housekeeping, etc.

Contact: (800) 494-9228 or contact@elixirfund.org

Source: Elixir Fund Website

For those who would like to connect with other patients, caregivers or family members, there are 1:1 support options.

• Imerman Angels
• Cancer Hope Network
• LLS-Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
  • Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection® Program
• American Cancer Society
  • Reach for Recover (Breast Cancer Only)

• CrossRoads4Hope
• Imerman Angels
  • One-on-one support through linkage to another caregiver
• Cancer Hope Network
  • One-on-one support through linkage to another caregiver
• Cancercare.org
• LLS Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
• Hunterdon Health Caregiver Support Groups (*not cancer specific)
  • Contact: Jennifer Kuscan, Program Coordinator, MA/Therapist
    • (908) 788-6401 ext. 3002

• Utilizing school resources
  • School social workers, guidance counselors, teachers
• CrossRoads4Hope: Support4Families Program
  • Free “Busy Box” for children of a parent who is either breast or ovarian cancer
• Sharsheret
  • Provides resources on how to talk to your children about cancer

Jersey Community Acupuncture

• (908) 237-1076
• www.jerseyacu.com

Acupuncture & Holistic Arts

• (908) 968-4773
• www.acupunctureha.com

Lana Oncology Spa

• (833) 526-2123
• https://lanaoncospa.com/

Hunterdon Health Wellness Centers

• Clinton
  • (908) 735-6884
• Whitehouse Station
  • (908) 534-7600
• https://www.hunterdonhealth.org/hunterdon-health-and-wellness-centers/specialty-services/massage

Evolve Pink (Breast Cancer Patients only)

• www.evovlepink.org

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive.

Source: Reiki.org

Evolve Pink (Breast Cancer Patients only)

• www.evolvepink.org

Hunterdon Health Wellness Centers

• Clinton
  • (908) 735-6884
• Whitehouse Station
  • (908) 534-7600
• https://www.hunterdonhealth.org/hunterdon-health-and-wellness-centers/specialty-services/massage

Rain Light Reiki

• Diane April Cooper, Reiki Master
• https://rainlightreiki.com/reiki/

Elixir Fund

• Free guided meditation Thursdays at 8:30pm via Zoom
• Register: https://www.elixirfund.org/meditation/

CrossRoads4Hope

• https://crossroads4hope.org/how-we-help/#mind_body

Evolve Pink (Breast Cancer Patients only)

• www.evovlepink.org

Breathing & Meditation

• “Breathing and Meditation with Barbara” via Zoom on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.
• Please contact the Hunterdon County Senior Center to enroll in her free weekly classes.
• If you are under 60 and would like links to videos of her classes please contact Barbara directly
• Contact: (908) 788-1359 or folk4fun@gmail.com

QiGong

• QiGong is a mind-body exercise form that uses movement, breathing, and meditation to increase energy and enable the body to heal itself.
  Join David Berger as he teaches QiGong online Friday mornings at 9AM via Zoom through the Hunterdon County Division of Senior, Disabilities’ & Veteran Services. (60 years +)
• For those under the age of 60 who are interested in free sample class recordings, please email David directly at mrdmbergec@gmail.com

Please contact (908) 237-6040

Please contact (908) 788-6424

Please contact (908) 237-1201

Please contact (908) 237-2330 option 3

Please contact (908) 788-6555

Please contact (908) 237-5496

Family Risk Assessment Program — Genetics
Please contact (908) 788-2535

Please contact (908) 237-7018

For Home Health, please contact (908) 788-6138

For Hospice, please contact (908) 788-6600

Please contact (908) 788-6373

For patients who are homebound and in need of either, PT, OT, nursing care and/or speech therapy.

• Typically twice per week.
• Home health aide may be provided as an add on service for up to 2 hours per week, pending availability.
• Physician referral is required.

Home PT, OT & Speech Therapy

• Does not require patients to be homebound.
• Pending insurance benefits.
• Physician referral is required.

Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC) Managed Long-Term Support Services (MLTSS) — Medicaid only

For homebound people 60 years and older.

• Hunterdon County: (908) 284-0735
• Somerset County: (908) 704-6346
• Warren County: (908) 859-2423
• Mercer County: (609) 695-3483

Life Line: https://www.lifeline.com/product/homesafe-standard-landline-wristband/

Provides wellness monitoring and safety assistance to help older adults “age in place.”

Volunteers are matched with seniors for in-home social visits.

• Hunterdon Helpline
  • Hunterdon & Morris Counties only
  • Website: www.helplinehc.org
• Jewish Family Services
  • Hunterdon & Somerset Counties only
  • Open to people of any faith
  • Website: https://jewishfamilysvc.org/volunteer–senior-friendly-visitor.php

Assistance is not specific to any type of cancer.

Bringing Hope Home

• NJ and PA (Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties) only.
• Household bill assistance only.
• Available through nomination from Cancer Center Social Worker.

Beauty Foundation for Cancer Care

• NJ only (Preference given to Monmouth & Ocean Counties)
• https://www.beautyfoundationnj.com/apply-for-a-grant

David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation

• NJ Residents only.
• Available through nomination from Cancer Center Social Worker.

Kamm Cares

• https://www.kammcares.com/apply-for-a-grant

• One-time only assistance programs. Most organizations require that the patient be on active treatment.
• Subject to screening for financial eligibility. Applying is not a guarantee of assistance. Each organization sets their own maximum limit assistance cost. Please be aware that some organizations open and close their grant cycles throughout the year. With the exception of the organizations stated that require nomination, any specific questions should be directed to each organization.

Susan G. Komen Financial Assistance

• https://www.komen.org/financial-assistance-program/

Dance for the Cure

• NJ residents of Somerset, Middlesex or Hunterdon County only.
• https://www.danceforthecure.org/get-help

The Pink Fund

• Patients must be on active treatment and working during the time of diagnosis and are able to show loss of working income due the diagnosis.
• Applicants must have a household income of 500% or less of the federal poverty level.
• https://pinkfund.org/get-help/

Breast Intentions

• NJ residents only.
• https://www.breastintentions.org/

Remember Betty

• https://www.rememberbetty.com/apply-for-assistance

United Breast Foundation

• https://www.ubcf.org/programs-services/individual-grants/

Ta Ta Rebels

• Survivor patients residing in PA only.
• Up to $250 per person.
• https://tatarebels.org/disbursement-form/

Project Pink Daisy

• Patients must be under the age of 45 years old.
• Patients must be within three months of breast cancer treatment or reconstruction due to breast cancer.
• Assistance is provided through gift cards for groceries, restaurants and gas
• https://www.pinkdaisyproject.com/need-help.html

Living Beyond Breast Cancer

• Must be on active treatment for early stage cancer or living with metastatic breast cancer. Must be experiencing financial need due to the cost of cancer care.

• One-time only assistance programs. Most organizations require that the patient be on active treatment.
• Subject to screening for financial eligibility. Applying is not a guarantee of assistance. Each organization sets their own maximum limit assistance cost. Please be aware that some organizations open and close their grant cycles throughout the year. With the exception of the organizations stated that require nomination, any specific questions should be directed

LLS (Leukemia & Lymphoma only)

• https://www.lls.org/support-resources/financial-support

Project Purple (Pancreatic Cancer only)

• https://www.projectpurple.org/ways-we-help/pancreatic-cancer-patient-financial-aid/

• One-time only assistance programs. Most organizations require that the patient be on active treatment.
• Subject to screening for financial eligibility. Applying is not a guarantee of assistance. Each organization sets their own maximum limit assistance cost. Please be aware that some organizations open and close their grant cycles throughout the year. With the exception of the organizations stated that require nomination, any specific questions should be directed to each organization.

Karen Delisle Memorial Scholarship

• For patients and/or children of cancer patients.
• https://www.kdmsf.org/scholarships/scholarship-submission

• Assistance in obtaining insurance approvals for treatment
• Help with applying for co-pay assistance programs

Board of Social Services

• Applying for Medicaid
• Food Stamps (SNAP Program)
• Housing Assistance
• Financial Assistance Programs

Department of Senior, Disability & Veteran Services

• Long-term Disability
• JACC Program (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)
• Activating Veteran Benefits
• Mr. Fix It Program (Hunterdon County only)

Sources: NJ.gov/humanservies and https://co.hunterdon.nj.us/1513/Division-of-Social-Work-Services

JACC Services provide:

• Case Management
• Home Health Aide
• Respite Care
• Home Modification
• Special Medical Equipment & Supplies
• Chore Service
• Personal Emergency Response System
• Home Delivered Meal Services
• Social Adult Day Care
• Transportation

Eligibility:

NJ residents 60 years old + who:

• Requires a nursing home level of care, but wishes to remain home.
• Is not financially eligible for MLTSS (Managed Long-Term Support Services) or any Medicaid programs.
• Is not or will stop participating in the NJ Alzheimer’s Adult Day Services Program or Statewide Respite Care Program
• Has resources that are at or below $40,000 for an individual, or $60,000 for a couple.
• Is a US citizen or qualified permanent resident.
• Has no alternate means to obtain the needed support.
• Lives in the community, and not in an assisted living, nursing home or residential care facility.

Sources: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/news/publications/jacc_bro_0415.pdf

Website: https://www.hunterdonhealth.org/patients-and-visitors/financial-assistance
Contact: (908) 788-6194

Where to apply:

• NJ Family Care
• https://njfamilycare.dhs.state.nj.us/

Social Services for the county where you reside:

• Hunterdon County Board of Social Services: (908) 788-1300
• Somerset County Board of Social Services: (908) 526-8800
• Warren County Board of Social Services: (908) 475-6301
• Mercer County Board of Social Services: (609) 989-4320

Medicare is federal health insurance for people 65 or older, some younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease.

• Medicare covers 80% of your care needs. Having supplemental or secondary insurance is important.
• Medicare Part A: Covers hospitalizations, care in a skilled nursing facility, hospice care & some home health care.
• Medicare Part B: Covers certain outpatient doctors’ services, medical supplies & preventative care.
• Medicare Part C: Medicare Advantage Programs
  • Examples: Aetna Medicare, United Healthcare AAPR Medicare, Medicare Blue, etc.
• Medicare Part D: Drug Prescription Programs
  • Assistance programs: NJ PAAD (Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged & Disabled)
    • Typically aged 65 and older
    • Your income for 2026 is less than $54,943 if single & $62,390 if married

*Knowing your benefits is important. Be sure to verify with your medical providers that your insurance is in-network before you make any changes. If you do make a change, alert your medical providers immediately.

Source: Medicare

Medicaid provides health coverage to millions of Americans, including eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities. Medicaid Is administered by states, according to federal requirements. The program Is funded jointly by states and the federal government.

NJ Family Care

• NJ FamilyCare is a federal and state funded health insurance program created to help qualified New Jersey residents of any age access to affordable health insurance. NJ FamilyCare is for people who do not have employer insurance.
• Income limits for 2026 for adults
  • Family size of 1- $1,836 per month
  • Family size of 2- $2,489 per month
  • Family size of 3- $3,142 per month
  • Family size of 4- $3,795 per month

Long-term Care Medicaid

• Helps to pay for nursing homes, assisted living, home health aide assistance at home.
• Eligibility: $2,982 per month for single person with a resource max of $2,000
• A 5 year look back at your finances will be required.
• Contact your local Board of Social Services for the county where you reside to be screened.

*Eligibility/income limits reflect 2026 information for NJ.

Source: NJ Family Care and Medicaid.gov

What is covered through MLTSS?

• Access to all NJ FamilyCare Plan A Benefits
• Care Management
• Home & Vehicle Modifications
• Home Delivered Meals
• Respite
• Personal Emergency Response Systems
• Mental Health & Addiction Services
• Assisted Living
• Community Residential Services
• Nursing Home Care

For questions regarding MLTSS or applying for Medicaid for nursing home placement needs, please contact the Board of Social services for the county where you reside:

• Hunterdon County Board of Social Services: (908) 788-1300
• Hunterdon County Dept. of Senior, Disability & Vet Services: (908) 788-1361
• Somerset County Board of Social Services: (908) 526-8800
• Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability: (908) 704-6346
• Warren County Board of Social Services: (908) 475-6301
• Warren County Senior Services Division: (908) 475-6591
• Mercer County Board of Social Services: (609) 989-4320
• Mercer County Office on Aging: (609) 989-6661

Source: Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services

Hunterdon Behavioral Health

• Accepts Medicare, most commercial insurances and Medicaid products.
• Contact: (908) 788-6401

Hunterdon Older Adult Program

• Free to Hunterdon County Residents aged 60 years+
• Contact: Jenifer Kuscan, MA -Program Coordinator, Hunterdon Older Adult Program (HOAP) / Therapist at (908) 788-6401

Private Therapists

• Often therapists may provide patients with necessary forms/documentation that can be submitted by the patient to your insurance for reimbursement.

Therapists available through health insurance

• Check on the website of your personal insurance or call Member Services.

Insurance Behavioral Programs

• Check on the website of your personal insurance or call Member Services.

• Private Pay
  • Many therapists tend to accept private pay only, but may provide you with necessary documentation to submit to your insurance.
• Insurance
  • Know your benefits. Call the Members Services line on the back of your card to determine if your plan has behavioral health benefits.
    • Private insurance (check plan benefits)
    • Medicare (original): Part B- covers 1 depression screening per year done by your PCP. Also covers individual, group and family psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluation and medication management.
      • • Source: https://www.medjcare,qov/coverage/mental-hea1th-care-outpatient
      • Medicare Advantage Products (check plans benefits)
    • Medicaid (check plans benefits)

• Dial 988  for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• Dial 911 for Emergency Services
• Hunterdon Mobile Crisis Unit
  • Contact: (908) 788-6400
  • If patient is located in Hunterdon County
  • 24/7 service operated by mental health professionals
• Visit the nearest Emergency Room

• Free volunteer driver program.
  • All drivers are background checked and follow COVID compliance (vaccinated, boosted and masked).
• Patients or caregivers can get in contact through:
  • Call: (800) 227-2345
  • or visit their website (www.cancer.org/transportation) to register and schedule rides.
• ACS will verify if their program services your home zip code. They do service Flemington, NJ.
• As much notice as possible is preferred. At least 48 hours notice is required.
• Patients need to be independent or have a caregiver with them to help get in/out of the vehicle. Drivers are not permitted to assist. Medical devices such as a cane or walker are permitted, if able to be used independently.
• Please be aware this is not a guarantee of a ride as they need to locate a driver.

Contact: (866) 527-9945

• For patients with NJ Medicaid only
• Covered by Medicaid (Primary or secondary)
• Modes of transport available: car (Lyft), wheelchair van, stretcher (BLS- Basic Life Support)
• If a non-emergent stretcher is needed and you have primary insurance, you will be required to use your primary insurance instead of Medicaid.
• How to arrange:
  • Patients and/or their families will call the ModivCare call center to request appropriate mode of transport.
  • A confirmation# will be provided. This is not a guarantee of a ride, therefore, patients should confirm prior to their appointment.
  • At minimum- 2 business days note. As much notice as possible is preferred.

• Atlantic Ambulance
  • Must be arranged by a member of the Cancer Center with advanced notice.
  • At minimum 2 business days notice. More notice is preferable.
• Private pay Wheelchair Vans vs Stretcher (BLS- Basic Life Support)
  • Wheelchair Vans
    • Wheelchair transportation provided by medical attendant
    • Insurance does not cover this form of transportation.
  • Stretcher (BLS- Basic Life Support)
    • Stretcher transportation provided by an EMT.
    • Medicare or other insurances will only cover if the patient is completely bed bound as certified by their physician.
    • Please be aware that even with medical certification, this is not a guarantee of insurance coverage.

Cornerstone Taxi
Contact: (908) 268-4088

Cosmos Taxi Service
Contact: (732) 486-9093

• Rideshare
  • Lyft/Uber
• Hunterdon LINK
  • Hunterdon County bus
  • http://www.ridethelink.com/
• Go-go Grandparent
  • Subscription service that partners with Lyft/Uber allowing patients to arrange through a phone call instead of a phone application.
  • https://gogograndparent.com/