Cancer Navigation Resources
Below you’ll find some of the programs across the UNC Health system to which your navigator can refer you. For site-specific information, please contact us at navigation@unchealth.unc.edu.
Practical Resources
Financial Navigation
For assistance with understanding medical bills, insurance coverage, potential payment plans and more, please contact:
Your source for information about locations, visitor policies, amenities, support services, billing and how to make an appointment.
Wayfinding App
The UNC Health Wayfinding app can help you find care when and where you need it.
- Get turn-by-turn directions from home to UNC Medical Center and UNC Rex Hospital
- Drop a reminder pin at your parking space
- Search for a provider near you
- Download the app by searching for "UNC Health App" on the Apple Appstore, or the Google Play store. Or, text “UNCAPP” to 43506.
Education
Comprehensive Cancer Support Program
Dedicated to helping patients and their loved ones with cancer treatment, recovery, and survivorship, the CCSP offers programs and services during and after your treatment. Learn more about the CCSP.
Survivorship Care
Survivorship describes the experience of moving beyond cancer diagnosis and treatment towards wellness. Education programs and virtual workshops are available upon registration. These programs focus on emotional care, nutrition, physical exercise, and medical management after cancer treatment. Learn more about Survivorship.
Cancer Transitions
A free wellness workshop to help adult cancer survivors and their caregivers move forward to life after treatment ends. Learn more about the Virtual Cancer Transitions Wellness Program.
Tobacco Treatment Programs
The Tobacco Intervention Program offers free phone or virtual counseling with UNC Tobacco Treatment Specialists. The program can also connect patients with QuitlineNC for assistance.
Advance Care Planning
Plan for future treatment preferences today. Learn more about Advance Care Planning.
Emotional Support
Support Groups
Various support groups are available for patients and their caregivers such as Coping with Cancer and Sharing Hope.
Wellness & Recreation
Learn more about online fitness classes available through UNC Rex.
Get Real and Heel is a free 16-week exercise program in Chapel Hill that is available to you, regardless of which UNC Health site you frequent. Learn more about Get Real and Heel.
Integrative Medicine - Integrative medicine consultants offer personal health strategies by combining complementary therapies that are safe and effective with conventional medical approaches. Please ask your navigator for a referral, and a scheduler will call within 2-3 days. Fee for service will be applied. Learn more about Integrative Medline.
On-site Resource Centers
The Patient and Family Resource Center is located on the ground floor of the N.C. Cancer Hospital and offers several amenities, including:
- Education Center
- Relaxation Therapy Room
- Boutique with wigs and head coverings for patients
- Kitchenette
Questions about support and resources? Ask a navigator.
