Support Groups
The Support Group listings were provided from a database courtesy of the
Westchester Self-Help Clearinghouse, a service run by Westchester Jewish
Community Services. The clearinghouse publishes a guide of support
groups once every two years.
For more information call (914) 761-0600 x308.
*Please call to check on scheduling changes for all meeting times
listed.
BREAST CANCER
Breast Cancer Daytime Drop-in Support Group
Drop-in group open to anyone with breast cancer;
meets 1st and 4th Thursday of the month at 11:00 a.m. at the Support
Connection, 360 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights; call to register; no
fee
The Support Connection 962-6402
Breast Cancer Support Group - Chappaqua
Provides mutual support for women with a diagnosis of breast cancer;
group includes women in all stages of disease; meets twice a month at
the Chappaqua Library, 195 S. Greeley Ave, Chappaqua; call for dates; no
fee
Doreen 238-9006
Breast Cancer Support Group
Provides support for women with a diagnosis of breast cancer, offers
an opportunity to share feelings and experience; meets on Wednesday
evening once a month at JCC on Hudson, 371 South Broadway, Tarrytown;
call for date and time; no fee
Mary 631-6468
Breast Cancer Ongoing Support Group
Provides mutual support for women who have completed treatment for
breast cancer; meets once a month at the Scarsdale Congregational
Church, 1 Heathcote Road, Scarsdale; trained facilitators; call for
dates; no fee
American Cancer Society 949-4800
(800) ACS-2345 (24 hours)
Breast Cancer - Reach to Recovery
Provides peer support and information for women facing breast cancer
through surgery and treatment, by trained volunteers who are themselves
survivors
American Cancer Society 949-4800
(800) ACS-2345 (24 hours)
Breast Cancer Support Group for Newly Diagnosed Women
Provides mutual support for women who have been diagnosed; meets
throughout the year for six sessions each at the Scarsdale
Congregational Church, 1 Heathcote Road, Scarsdale; trained
facilitators; no fee
American Cancer Society 949-4800
1 (800) ACS-2345
Breast Cancer Support Group - S.A.S.S. (Survive-Act-Support-Share)
Provides support, information and advocacy for women who have or
have had breast cancer; encourages women to share feelings; meets 2nd
and 4th Wednesday of the month; call for meeting location and time;
donation
Marion 834-2338 (eves)
Breast Cancer/Post Surgery Exercises Encore
The YWCA White Plains exercise and discussion program for women who
have had breast cancer surgery; Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., discussion,
8:00 - 8:30
p.m. exercise
Jackie Ramos (Tues & Wed 12:00 - 2:00) 949-6227
Lumpectomy Support Group
A series of group counseling sessions for women who have had
lumpectomy for the treatment of breast cancer; meets at 24 Rye Ridge
Plaza, Rye Brook; led by a registered nurse and a social worker; topics
include nutrition, physical emotional and psychological concerns; no
fee; registration required
Cancer Support Team 777-2777
Geraldine Durkin, RN 777-2777
Cecile Fischgrund 777-2777
Support Connection
Provides support and information for women, their families and
friends affected by breast and ovarian cancer
Kathy Quinn 962-6402 or
(800) 532-4290
Breast & Ovarian Cancer Hotline 962-1836
or (800) 532-4290
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