The Daksha Chudgar Lydia House - Housing

Men, women, and young cancer fighters needing overnight stay to receive cancer treatment or testing in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) find incredible help from CSS's housing services. The ten bedroom, 9,000 square feet facility with twenty beds and a private bathroom for each room provides a retreat environment for cancer fighters and their caregivers. Men and women needing to be near cancer treatment in Augusta or Aiken can stay at the Daksha Chudgar Lydia House for closer proximity or transport assistance to their physician or treatment site while getting cancer treatment. Housing services include meals, hospitality, and transportation to cancer treatment from the lodging center. There is no charge for housing services.

Cancer Fighters: Request housing services by having your oncology medical team fax a Lodging Referral to the agency. Inquiries: contactus@cancersupportservices.org or 706.736.5467.

When the CSRA is the best hope for a cure. 

CSS provides housing services to men, women, and youth (and when needed, their  caregiver) meeting the following criteria: 

Cancer fighters who need lodging in order to receive cancer treatment, testing, and continuity of care in the Central Savannah River Area.

Cancer fighters who meet the first criteria and whose oncology provider submits a Lodging Referral. Housing is available to individuals who live in the Aiken/Augusta area, yet require daily transport and have no family, vehicle, or way to get to treatment. This also applies to out of area cancer fighters needing to be near cancer treatment.

 Note:  The Daksha Chudgar Lydia House is not a medical facility.

Referrals

Overnight stay is available through referral by a physician. Guests may stay one night, or several weeks, depending on their approved referral and per their treatment plan. The Daksha Chudgar Lydia House is open to all cancer fighters and caregivers who need it, regardless of ability to pay. CSS partners with a local hotel to lodge guests when the center is full to capacity and for young cancer fighters and their families.

Services

Not just a bed - CSS’s housing provides:

  • Free, safe, and comfortable housing near treatment.  

  • Case management for treatment plans / financial challenges.

  • Transportation to medical appointments.

  • 24 / 7 presence of staff (paid Night Coordinator) and Lodging Volunteers.

  • Prescription purchases.

  • Meals, laundry facilities, kitchen, library.

  • Comrade with other cancer fighters.

  • Prayer and monthly follow-up for twelve months upon return home, alleviating isolation and anxieties.

Network of Support

At The Daksha Chudgar Lydia House, guests support each other as they relate their experiences. This interpersonal support network is part of what makes the Daksha Chudgar Lydia House more than just another place to spend the night. It is a healing environment where both body and mind are rejuvenated.