Support Connection offers 11 different support groups every month, including two via toll-free telephone. Participate as often as you'd like. Meet other women who've also heard the words "you have cancer."
A support group is the perfect place to meet others who understand what you’re going through. Share information, experiences, and support in a warm, welcoming environment. We have groups for those who’ve been diagnosed with breast, ovarian or gynecological cancer, and groups for men whose spouse or partner was diagnosed.
Our support groups are unique. They are all “peer-to-peer” groups. This means everyone in the room has heard the words “you have cancer.” For the men’s groups, it means everyone in the room has faced this with their spouse or partner.
All groups are led by peer facilitators. Some are led by the Peer Counselors on our staff, cancer survivors themselves. Others are led by volunteer peer facilitators trained and supervised by our Peer Counselors. Volunteers are breast or ovarian cancer survivors. For the men’s groups, they are men whose spouse or partner was diagnosed.
We offer 11 different monthly support groups for those who’ve been diagnosed with breast, ovarian or gynecological cancer. Our in-person groups meet at different locations in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties. We also have two telephone groups; these take place via national toll-free teleconference, making them available regardless of where you live.
All of our groups are free and confidential. Details about all groups are listed below.
Still have questions? We’ll be happy to help you find a group that’s right for you!
To learn more or to register (pre-registration is required), call our Peer Counselors at 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290.
To learn how a support group can be helpful, read this article.