Support Resources
West Michigan Cancer Center is committed to providing comprehensive services to our patients to encompass all of their needs. Listed below are complimentary services to assist you and your loved ones.
Cancer Information Resources
Free cancer resources are available on the first and second floor waiting areas. Pamphlets in the libraries address diagnosis education, community resources, financial assistance, coping, and education for children and more. Computers are also located on the first and second floor for cancer related Internet access.
Counseling Services
Our licensed social workers are available to assist with counseling needs:
- Free, short term counseling sessions for cancer related issues for patients and caregivers
- Referrals to licensed psychologists for appointments outside WMCC
Financial Counseling
Call 269-373-0130 to speak to the WMCC financial counselor regarding:
- Medicaid application and process
- Medicare questions and concerns
- Insurance authorizations
- Medication/financial assistance
- Social Security income and disability concerns
- Billing assistance, please call our main telephone number 269-382-2500, and ask for billing.
- Click here for more information about our Financial Counseling.
Medical Social Work
Call 269-373-7446 for the WMCC licensed clinical social worker regarding:
- Community resources
- Counseling resources
- Crisis intervention
- Coping and adjustment to treatment
- Employment rights
- End of life issues
- Grief and loss, mental health concerns
- Housing
- Medical travel concerns/lodging
- Medical Durable Power of Attorney
- Support groups
- Transportation
- Talking to loved ones and children
Nutrition Services
Call 269-382-2500 to schedule an appointment with the nutritionist.
- Monthly cooking classes are quarterly on the first Thursday of the month at 4:00 pm
- Click here for more information about our Nutrition Services.
Transportation Assistance
- American Cancer Society Road to Recovery: West Michigan Cancer Center provides vehicles for the American Cancer Society volunteers to operate to assist patients who are having difficultly finding transportation to or from cancer treatment. This service is free of cost. Patients need to be able to transfer in and out of a car, and function independently to utilize this service. Call 1-800-ACS-2345 for further information or visit www.cancer.org. PLEASE NOTE: You received a request for Patient Service Referral for the American Cancer Society in your new patient packet mailing. WMCC staff will assist you in completing and submitting to the American Cancer Society. The clinical social worker at the WMCC can also assist in a referral.
- Senior Services: Call 269-382-0515 for further information.
- Shepherd’s Center of Greater Kalamazoo: Transportation assistance for senior citizens that are Kalamazoo Residents may be available. Please call: 269-383-1122
- Kalamazoo County Connect: Call 269-350-2970. There is a small fee associated with this service.
- Medicaid: If you are a Medicaid recipient, you are able to utilize their services for transportation to and from cancer related appointments. Call your Medicaid worker or the national number on the back of your card.
Wellness Programming
Wellness classes are free of charge for patients and their caregivers. For further information, or to be added to the mailing list, call: 269-373-0129 or email wellness@wmcc.org.
- Art Therapy Classes
- Exercise Classes
- Conditioning for Life
- Tai Chi
- Yoga
- Fitness Room
- Lunch and Learn
- Massage
- Quit Smoking
Volunteer Services
We offer a wide variety of volunteer supported services at WMCC. For further information, click here or call the Volunteer Coordinator at 269-373-7434 or email volunteer@wmcc.org.