Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana is a local non-profit helping people with cancer since 1944. We serve Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Noble, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties.
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing meaningful resources, information, and compassionate assistance.
Each year, our client advocates serve nearly 5,000 people with cancer. They are knowledgeable and compassionate professionals who work in partnership with your doctor. They walk side-by-side with the family during the cancer experience.
*The agency’s legal name is Cancer Services of Allen County but began doing business as Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana in 2006.
Get to Know Cancer Services
Our services are:
- Available to anyone diagnosed with cancer who lives in our service area
- Affordable, most are available at no cost
- Do not require insurance
- Easy to access
We proudly serve the following Indiana counties:
- Allen
- Adams
- DeKalb
- Huntington
- Kosciusko
- LaGrange
- Noble
- Steuben
- Wabash
- Wells
- Whitley
Our services support mental health:
- Therapeutic mental health counseling
- Personalized supportive counseling
- Support groups
- Advocacy with insurers and employers
Our services reduce the financial burden of care:
- Financial assistance for cancer-related expenses
- Transportation assistance
- Specialized healthcare supplies
- Durable medical equipment loans
- Wigs, hats, and scarves
Our complementary care programs include:
- Massage
- Nutrition consultations
- Exercise therapy
- Art & music therapy
- Meditation & mindfulness
Our special events include:
- Ribbon Walk in May
- Tribute Dinner in September
- Volunteer Recognition Event in December
- Friends for Lunch
By the numbers:
- Our client advocates serve more than 4,400 people with cancer annually
- Our warehouse carries thousands of items to aid our clients and their families
- Cancer Services has been serving the Allen County community for nearly 80 years
Our client advocates:
- Assess and identify the full range of family needs
- Work with clients on an ongoing basis to assure needs are met
- Provide supportive counsel to clients and families
- Enhance quality of life by providing meaningful resources, information and compassionate assistance
Our volunteers:
- Perform task-oriented duties, such as clerical work and data entry
- Perform project-oriented duties, such as grant research and sewing
- Serve on committees, such as Finance or Programs
- Play a key role in special events, such as the Ribbon Walk and Tribute Dinner
- Directly serve clients through support groups and transportation
- Give their time, talent and treasure to make a difference in the lives of those touched by cancer in our community
Our Mission:
Cancer Services’ mission is to enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing meaningful resources, information, and compassionate assistance.
