CancerLINC

Mission: To connect cancer patients and their families in Richmond to legal, financial, and community resources to address non-medical obstacles arising from a cancer diagnosis.

Services:

• Legal assistance
• Financial support
• Community resource connection
• Advocacy for issues such as medical debt, legal documents, employment, insurance denials, housing insecurity, and more

Services are always free of charge for patients living below the federally-defined poverty level. Founded in 1996 by breast cancer survivors, CancerLINC is a nonprofit organization that leverages a network of over 160 volunteer professionals, including attorneys and financial experts, to support cancer patients and their families.

Who They Serve:

• Cancer patients in the Richmond, VA area
• Families facing non-medical challenges related to cancer
• Individuals with limited financial means

Additional Information:

• The organization is supported by a variety of community partners and foundations.
• They operate with a lean staff of nine full-time team members and a large volunteer network.
• Their services aim to help patients overcome barriers such as debt, legal issues, housing insecurity, and employment challenges related to cancer.

Contact information and office hours are available on their website.