Table of Contents
Rideout Health Cancer Center Patient Resources3
Wellness Programs4
Financial Assistance Programs5
University of California, Davis Financial Assistance Programs5
Transportation6-7
Lodging8
Food Programs9
Pharmacies offering Delivery10
Housing11-15
Low-Cost Housing, Section 8, Subsidized Housing11-12
Emergency Shelters11-12
Homecare Services12-14
Financial Assistance: Utilities14-15
Cancer Education16-17
Resources For Speaking With Children17
Legal Services18
Financial Assistance19-22
Financial Assistance: All Cancers 19-20
Financial Assistance: Breast Cancer 20-21
Financial Assistance: Blood Cancers and Disorders21
Financial Assistance: Government Programs22
Supportive Services23-26
Local Counseling Services23
24-hour Support Lines23
Online Social Support24-26
Recommended Reading27-28
Readings for Adults27-28
Readings for Children and Youth28
Other Support29-30
Tobacco Cessation Programs29
Oncology Massage Programs29-30
Low-Cost Dental Services30
Contact Information Cancer Center’s Most 30
Commonly Referred to Doctors and Services
Appendix31
21st Century Care Application
Advanced Directives Form
American Cancer Society Referral Form
Donated Dental Services Application
Local Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living
Rideout Facilities Map
Rideout Support Group Flyer
Yoga Medical Clearance Form
Yuba County Section 8 Housing Pre-Application
Rideout Cancer Center Supportive Resources
Resource Center:The Rideout Cancer Center has a comprehensive resource center where you can pick up booklets, magazines and brochures on topics related to your diagnosis, treatment, support, care givers and much more. If a resource is not available, mention it to the resource staff and efforts will be made to get the information you are seeking.
Peer Navigator Program, Lorna Yatman: The WeCare! Community-Based Peer Navigator program provides special support on a one-on-one basis. It matches newly diagnosis cancer patients with trained cancer survivors. Peer navigators are survivors who have been trained to be “cancer coaches”. They will provide information on your disease and treatment options, as well as resources to help you and those you love. They are trained to assist with problem solving and coping strategies. To find out more information about the Peer Navigator program please contact the Patient Resource Office (530) 749-4400 x 1625.
Oncology Clinical Educator, Lorna Yatman: The oncology clinical educator is a registered nurse that has a background in all facets of the medical oncology department. The educator’s focus is on teaching patients, and their friends and family, about their medical condition and the type of treatment their physician has prescribed. The oncology clinical educator is a resource for all patients, their friends and family, the community and also the nursing staff.The Educator is available to answer any questions you may have about your chemotherapy treatment. (530) 751-4270 x 1603
Oncology Social Worker, Christine Means: The oncology social worker helps you focus on strategies to help improve your quality of life. The social worker plays a vital role as an interface between the medical team and you to help you and your family address fears and concerns, develop coping strategies and improve adjustments to a very stressful time in your life. The social worker provides psychosocial assessment; supportive counseling and referral to community agencies in an effort to assist patients and families cope with the psychological, emotional, financial, and spiritual effects of cancer. To contact Christine, please visit the Patient Resource Office or call (530) 749-4400 x 1692 or email .
Lending Library: Come sit, relax, and enjoy a book from the Lending Library located in the Patient Resource Center. No worries about checking the book out or bringing it back! The Lending Library is a collection of non-cancer related books for anyone to enjoy. Book donations are accepted in the Patient Resource Center. For more information please contact the Patient Resource Center (530) 749-4400x 1625
Wellness Programs
Cancer Center Support Group: Cancer can be overwhelming. You are not alone. We are here to help.The Cancer Center Support Group provides a safe and confidential place for anyone affected by cancer to meet other cancer survivors and their families and friends. We discuss a wide range of topics and strategies for coping with the physical, emotional, and spiritual side effects of chemotherapy and a cancer diagnosis. Come meet new friends, help others, and find a new supportive network of people who know what you are going through. Meetings are held every Thursday in the Cancer Center’s Library of Life from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. For more information please contact the Social Worker (530) 749-4400 x 1692.
Expressive Writing:This class is free for all community members as well as those affected by cancer and other chronic illnesses or injuries. Whether you’re a patient, family member, friend, caregiver or health-care provider, you have a story to share. This group is a supportive place for you to express yourself through writing. During group meetings, participants write and respond to each other’s creative work. Writing with others is inspirational, fun and healing. Come join us as we write together and share our voices. No experience in creative writing is required. The intention of the workshop is to create a sense of freedom and excitement about writing. Expressive writing takes place every other Thursday in the Wellness Room from 2:15-3:15 p.m.Please call the Patient Resource Center for class schedule (530) 749-4400 x 1625. Participation is free.
Expressive Art:This class is free for all community members as well as those affected by cancer and other chronic illnesses or injuries. This class is a supportive place for you to express yourself through art. During group meetings participants create art and have the option to share it with other participants. Art can be healing, stress relieving, and fun. Expressive Art takes place every other Thursday in the Wellness Room from 2:15-3:15 p.m. Please contact the Patient Resource Center for class schedule (530) 749-4400 x 1625. Participation is free.
Yoga:Living with cancer can create many stresses, which can in turn compromise immune functioning. Wellness of mind, body and spirit programs can help you learn to manage these stress levels. Despite new research showing that women and men respond differently to stress, the programs we offer at the Center cross over gender boundaries. These programs can evoke beneficial physiological effects and help reduce stress. Classes are free for all community members. All participants must complete a medical clearance prior to participating in Yoga. You can pick up application at the front desk or see appendix. For more information please contact the Patient Resource Center. (530) 749-4400 x 1625
Financial Assistance Programs
If your cancer diagnosis has created financial hardship, please contact the social worker to see if you qualify for community resources.
University of California, Davis Financial Assistance Programs
UCD Medical Center Patient Financial Services: For billing/payment for treatment questions please call: (916) 734-9200.
UC Davis Cancer Center Website:
UC Davis Cancer Center 4501 X Street Sacramento, CA 95817
Placer Center for Health 550 West Ranch View Drive, Suite 2005 Rocklin, CA 957
TransportationTo/From Your Cancer Treatment
Many cancer patients require frequent, if not daily treatment. This can create stress on you and your caregivers. Ideally, you will have had the time to address your transportation needs before beginning treatment. However, with all the stress of a new diagnosis, insurance, and numerous doctors’ appointments we understand transportation arrangements can easily be overlooked.
Your primary transportation ideally comes from your family and closest friends. It is a good idea, when undergoing daily treatment, to rotate who will help each day to avoid burn out of a single care-giver. Adult children, spouses, significant others, family friends, extended family and parents are typically the main source of transportation.
Your second source of transportation should be your wider circle of friends, neighbors and community. If you belong to a church, club or group, they may help. Co-workers also may be able to help.
It is normal to feel uncomfortable asking for help with transportation. However, many times family and friends want to help. Giving family and friends this opportunity to help you will help them feel more included and useful in your treatment. offers an online tool for friends and family to sign up to help with transportation, errands, and chores.
OtherTransportation Resources
The American Cancer Society offers transportation services ranging from .14 cent mileage reimbursement to a volunteer (if one covers your area) who can pick you up and bring you to your appointment. The volunteer service needs a one-week notice prior to your appointment. To learn more information visit the Cancer Center’s Patient Resource Center or visit American Cancer Society’s “Road to Recovery” 1(800) ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)
If youare living in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) you can inquire about the SNF’s transportation services.
For patients with additional severe disabilities (for example, on daily dialysis, paraplegic, significant developmental delay, and severe seizure disorders) transportation is a benefit of your insurance, call your insurance provider for more details.
Some transportation benefits are offered through the VA program. If you have Tri-Care, call 1(800)827-1000 National helpline or California 1(800) 952-5626
If you are currently using a wheelchair and have Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal will pay for you to be transported to all of your non-emergent medical appointments. Below is a list of local transportation companies which accept Medi-Cal or offer low-cost non-emergent transportation services.
Bills Medi-Cal
Everyday Friendly Transportation: (530) 751-9370
Heart to Heart Transportation (Travels to Colusa): (530) 674-1515
LorTransportation: (530) 845-5353
Merit Medi-Transportation: (530) 743-9550
Guardian Angel: (530) 315-4836
Low-Cost Non-Emergent Transportation
Budget Cab: (530) 755-1415
Case Management Transportation: (530)743-1991. Provides transportation to important medical appointments for ambulatory passengers. Transports to out-of-area appointments.
FREED Senior Transportation Voucher Program: (530) 742-4474. Offers transportation vouchers to individuals 60+ which can be used to access existing transportation services.
Colusa County Transit: (530) 458-0466. Offers out-of-county transportation to medical appointments. Must be completely ambulatory.
Yuba Sutter Transit and Dial-A-Ride: (530) 742-2877. Riders must be able to board bus independently. Drivers cannot assist with boarding.
- Dial-A-Ride
- Full Price-$4 one way
- Discounted fare-$2 one way
- Yuba-Sutter Transit
- To see a bus schedule and routes please visit:
Lodging
This listing of overnight accommodations is provided solely for the use and convenience of patients and their families. Rideout Cancer Center neither endorses nor supports any of the facilities listed. This is only a partial listing of facilities in a two-mile radius.
Budget Inn 230 E. St, Marysville(530) 742-5900
Motel 6 803 E. St, Marysville(530) 743-5465
Americas Best Value Inn 721 10th St, Marysville(530) 742-8586
Townhouse Motel Marysville 322 9th St, Marysville(530) 743-4639
Comfort Suites 1034 North Beale Rd, Marysville (530) 742-9200
Rio Inn & Suites 899 North Beale Rd, Marysville (530)749-8344
Super 8 1078 North Beale Rd, Marysville(530)742-8238
Baymont Inn & Suites 1111North Beale Rd, Marysville (530)742-2700
Food Programs
Congregate Lunch: Provides free lunch to individuals over 65. (RESERVATIONS AREREQUIRED) Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m.
- Brownsville Senior Café: 17103 N. Ponderosa Way (530) 321-7651
- Olivehurst Senior Café: 4979 Olivehurst Ave (530)635-4011
- Wheatland Senior Café: 705 3rd St. (530) 635-4026
- Yuba City Senior Café: 777 Ainsley Ave (530) 674-2338
Meals on Wheels: (530) 538-7158x 223 or (530) 891-2897 Option 4 ext. 245.Delivers meals to home bound older adults over 65.
Project Angel Food: Provides home delivered meals to individuals with HIV/AIDS, cancer, or other life-threatening illness.
SHARE: 1(800) 499-2506. Receive up to $30 of groceries for $15 and 2 hours of volunteering. Open to everyone.
Yuba County Senior Snack Program: (530) 749-6471. Provides adults over 65 with snacks to supplement their meals.
Yuba Sutter Gleaners Food Bank: (530) 673-3834, 760 Stafford Way, Yuba City, CA 95991
Camptonville Community Partnership: 16585 School Street Camptonville, CA 95922 (530) 288-9355. Family Resource Center helps provide food for families.
Christian Assistance Network: 232 Teegarden Ave, Yuba City, CA (530) 671-2406 Open Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Assists families with food, rent, diapers, clothing, and gas for vehicles. Ask Social Worker for referral.
Glad Tidings Church: 1179 Eager Road, Yuba City, (530) 671-3160. Provides food and psychosocial support for community members.
Riverside Restoration Center: 5828 Riverside Drive Marysville. (530) 742-4673. Food Bank open Tuesdays 3:00-4:00 and Fridays 3:00-5:00. Assists with food and clothing emergencies. Also offers a snack program for children ages 7-14. Serves only Linda and Olivehurst residents.
Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church: 1390 Franklin, Road Yuba City (530) 673-7353. Emergency food bank open Monday-Friday 1:30-3:15 pm. Saint Andrews also provides a free lunch every last Friday of the month between 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Saint John’s Food Shelf: 800 D Street Maryville (530) 741-2877
Saint Joseph’s Church: 223 8th Street Marysville (530) 742-6461
St. Isidore’s Church: 222 Clark Ave Yuba City
Pharmacies
Many people already have pharmacies they have used for years and are comfortable with, and if you already have a pharmacy you are happy with…GREAT!!! If you do not already have a pharmacy below is a listing of local pharmacies that deliver.There are many more great local pharmacies around and we encourage you to pick one you are comfortable with.
Free Delivery
The Medicine Shoppe: 812 Fifth St, Marysville, CA 95901 | (530) 743-4629
MediMart Pharmacy: 5993 Lindhurst Avenue,Marysville, CA 95901 | (530) 742-8808
Wal-Mart Pharmacy: Only delivers commonly prescribed medications prescribed in common amounts. Contact the pharmacy for more details and visit their webpage for more information:
- Linda Wal-Mart: 1131 N Beale Rd, Marysville, CA 95901 (530) 634-9751
- Yuba City Wal-Mart: 1150 Harter Rd, Yuba City, CA 95993 (530) 751-0130
Walgreens: 602 10th St., Marysville, CA 95901 (530) 743-2594. Free Delivery on medications costing more than $25.
Low Cost Housing
The unfortunate thing about cancer is that we cannot plan for cancer. It’s just something that happens to you. Sometimes, during treatment some people decide to move to homes with lower rent. There are also programs called Subsidized Housing or Section 8 housing which help people below a certain income level pay for rent. To apply for these programs visit your county’s Housing Authority.
Sutter County Housing Authority: (530) 671-0220. Helps low-income families and older adults apply for Section 8 housing.
Yuba County Family Self Sufficiency Program: 915 8th Street, Suite 130, Marysville (530) 749-5460. The FSS Program is a voluntary program designed to assist low-income families in becoming economically independent and free from public assistance.
Yuba County Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program: 915 8th Street, Suite 130, Marysville (530) 749-5460. The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program assists low-income residents of Yuba County to rent affordable, safe, and sanitary housing. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides Yuba County with Federal funds to administer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Please see application in appendix and visit for more information on the program and for income eligibility requirements.
Below is a listing of low-cost housingand emergency shelters in Sutter and Yuba counties.
Alberta Gardens: Subsidized Housing, Has rental assistance program to reduce rent to 30% adjusted gross income. Must have good credit. No prior evictions. $20.00 credit check fee per- adult. No pets. Waiting list 6 to 8 months. 6024 Alberta Ave., Marysville, CA 95901 (530) 749-9403
Beale Star Apartments: Section 8 accepted. No prior evictions. Will work with credit, as needed. Located near public and school bus stops. Swimming pool and playground. Drug Free Zone. 1 Bedroom $495.00, 2 Bedroom $595.00 Deposit $500.00 1525 North Beale Rd., Marysville, CA 95901 (530) 741-9830
Beverly Terrace Apartments: 30% adjusted gross income sliding scale. 2 years or more waiting list. 5903 Lowe Ave, Marysville, CA 95901 (530) 742-7463
Birch Apartments: Section 8 accepted. No pets allowed. $25.00 credit check fee per adult. 1 Bedroom $575.00, 2 Bedroom $615.00 Deposit $350.00. 1215 Williams Way, Yuba City, CA 95991 (530) 675-3901
Bridges to Housing: Information about where to apply for training and assistance for presenting applications to landlords. Training will be provided regarding tenant rights, expectations of landlords and money management. 909 Spiva Ave., Yuba City (530) 742-0730
Casa De Esperanza: (530) 674-5400. Provides a safe shelter for victims of domestic violence, intimate partner abuse,and/or sexual abuse.
Hands of Hope Homeless Shelter: 909 Spiva Ave., Yuba City (530) 755-3491. Offers a free food closet, clothing closet, showers, laundry, and hygiene supplies.
National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses: Provides a listing of lodging and support services to patients and their families who are confronted by medical emergencies. For more information please visit:
Salvation Army Depot Family Crisis Center: 408 J Street, Marysville (530) 216-4530. Provides temporary housing for homeless families.
Twin Cities Rescue Mission: 940 14th Street,Marysville, CA 95901 (530) 743-8777. Residential services for men 18+.Hygienic services for all adults 18+.
Homecare
Being a caregiver is one of the hardest jobs ever. Sometimes it is just as hard for a caregiver to ask for help as it is for the patient. If the caregiver isn’t doing well who is going to take care of the patient?!It’s OK to take a break and ask for help!!! Below is a listing of local homecare services.
Always Best Care Senior Services: (530) 613-5789. Non-medical in home care and assisted living placement for older adults.
Apria Healthcare: (530) 673-5513. 990 Klamath Lane, Suite 11, Yuba City. Provides respiratory equipment and medications, Oxygen Therapy Equipment, walking aids, patient room and bathroom equipment, and enteral therapy.
Area Agency on Aging: (916) 486-1876. Homemaker aid, ombudsman, information, and referral for those over age 60.
Butte Therapy Systems: (530) 671-5144. 1695 A Sierra Ave., Yuba City. Provides home oxygen and medical equipment.
Colusa County Home Health: (530) 458-2075. 346 5th Street, Colusa. Provides in-home assistance to families. Contact your doctor for more information.
Comfort Keepers: (530) 749-8800. Non-medical in-home care, minimum 4 hour increments.
Eldercare Locator: Helps locate community services for older adults to remain in the home.
Family Home Medical:(530) 751-7900. 1200 Market Street, Suite A Yuba City. Provides respiratory and home medical supplies.