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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