National and Local Resources




Breast cancer can be scary and confusing, both for those diagnosed and for their family and friends. It’s important to have a strong support network to help with the physical and emotional demands of this disease. Remember, you are not alone. There are many support services available to assist you on this journey, including:

National Resources

  • Call 1-877 GO KOMEN, a free breast care helpline, or e-mail helpline@komen.org to receive professional support services for anyone with breast health and breast cancer concerns, including breast cancer patients and their families
  • The Co-Survivor section of Komen’s national website, where friends and family members can share tips and advice, and read personal stories from others who have been in similar situations

Local Resources

If you’re in need of local resources or financial assistance resources, please do not hesitate to contact Komen Greater Fort Worth at 817-735-8580

Education
Services
Prosthetics
Wigs & Headcoverings

Susan G. Komen® Greater Fort Worth is the local source for funding breast cancer detection, support and educational awareness in Tarrant, Parker, Johnson and Hood Counties. Komen Greater Fort Worth is investing more than $600,000 in education, diagnosis, treatment and support programs that serve uninsured or underinsured residents in Tarrant, Parker, Johnson and Hood counties. To learn more about how these programs and services are selected for funding by Komen Greater Fort Worth click here.

Susan G. Komen Greater Fort Worth is happy to provide community members with breast health information. Due to budget consideration, we are only able to provide $25 worth of educational materials for each individual/organization. We welcome any donations to help cover the costs of additional materials. We encourage everyone to visitwww.ShopKomen.org where you can purchase larger quantities or download certain items for free. Once your request has been approved, you will need to schedule a pick-up date/time to obtain your materials. If your materials have not been picked-up 3 days after the arranged date, they will be returned to stock.

Please note: Breast health and breast cancer education materials can be downloaded at no charge or ordered for a small fee at any time from Susan G. Komen.

Request Education Materials from Komen Greater Fort Worth

We are also always happy to provide a Komen speaker or representative for your health fairs and programs. If you would like to request Komen representation at an event, please complete the survey at the link below:

Request Komen Representative at Your Event

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Education

Susan G. Komen
www.komen.org

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Services

Call A Ride of Southlake, Inc.
Provides free, non-emergency transportation to Southlake seniors and adult disabled citizens
817.798.4022

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Prosthetics

Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics
1401 West Magnolia Avenue Fort Worth, Texas 76104
www.hanger.com

Images by MM
900 West Randol Mill Road Suite 122 Arlington, Texas 76102
817.277.7434

JODEE Post Mastectomy Fashions
1.800.821.2767
www.jodee.com

Ladies Choice
Women’s wellness boutique focused solely on serving the needs of breast cancer survivors including Certified Mastectomy Fitters
900 Hemphill St. Fort Worth, Texas  76104
817.870.9194

Prostheticare
6116 Oakbend Trail Fort Worth, TX 76132
817.336.8293 | 866.515.5138
www.prostheticare.com

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Wigs & Headcoverings

Nich
Offers head covering for Cancer patients and survivors as well as velcro hair bangs to go with the hats!
Nich-hats.com
Cindi Erickson 940-368-8940
Darrelle McCauley 972-816-7701

Cancer Boutique Klabzuba Tower
Offers complimentary Wigs, Scarves, Turbans and Hats during treatment after surgery!
1300 W. Terrell Avenue, 76104 (Located across the street south of Downtown Harris Hospital)
Dana McGuirk, Breast Health Navigator 817-820-4805 (Cell) 817-820-4888 (Boutique) 817-250-2000 (Hospital)

Comfort Wigs
500 E. Round Grove Rd. Lewisville, Texas 75067
214.488.8885 | 866.383.8885
www.comfortwigsetc.com

Dona’s Wigs
(Located in Jasmine Spa) 5441 S. Hulen Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817.346.4951

Fashion Lady Wigs
2530 Oakland. Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76103
817.535.8838

Headcovers Unlimited
1.800.264.HATS (4287)
www.headcovers.com

KoCo Powell
Offers services such as makeup artistry, lash extensions, lash strips and eyebrow wigs. Offers eyebrow makeovers that include eyebrow wigs made with human hair, personalized stencils with powder, and kits to take home. For more information, visit the website at www.lashesandmakeup.com

Miss Sassy’s Wigs
7708 Trinity Blvd. Fort Worth, TX  76118 817.590.0003

Special Needs by Gloria
10455 N. Central Expressway. Suite 108 Dallas, 75231
214-361-2271

Stylemakers Salon
Serving North Texas since 1992, the Fort Worth-based salon offers “Stylemakers Look Like Myself”, a private, custom wig service for cancer patients and survivors. The Salon offers private (and free) consultations at the Salon for cancer patients and survivors who would like to explore purchasing a wig. Visit the salon’s website for more details.
1201 W. Lancaster Fort Worth, TX  76102
817.332.9100

Survivor Gals
Baylor All Saints Medical Center 1400 8th Avenue, 76104 | 817-924-8800
2001 N. MacArthur Boulevard Irving, 75061 | 972-579-9700
3000 Custer Road Plano, 75075 | 972-599-7677
survivorgals.com

Wig Studio-Salon at City View
6351 Oakmont Boulevard, Suite 119 Fort Worth, 76132
817-294-2288

The Art of Hair
915 Skyline Dr. Arlington, 76011
817-276-1166

Wigit Boutique, Inc.
3214 Harwood Road Bedford, TX 76021
817-864-9447
WWW.WIGITBOUTIQUE.COM

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