Support Groups
Each SHARE support group is a low-pressure, empowering opportunity to exchange experiences, information, and care with women who understand what you're going through-- to hear and be heard. Research shows that women with a strong community of support have better health outcomes. Our cancer support groups are led by trained peers who have been where you've been, and they cover a variety of different experiences and themes, so you can get the help that's right for you.
Now through the end of June, SHARE will shift our usual in-person support groups to conference call dial-in options and/or videoconferencing. This means that instead of meeting in-person, both participants and facilitators can call in via a toll-free number or videoconference during the time of your regular group. For more information, please call our Helpline at 844-ASK-SHARE.
Breast Cancer Support Groups
| Programs | Date | Time | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Support - Ongoing Ongoing groups for women recently diagnosed with breast cancer, those still undergoing treatment, and those who have completed treatment. |
Various Days See detail page for dates |
See detail page for times | Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan Queens |
| Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Telephone Support | Mondays April 6, 20 |
8:30-9:30pm ET | Telephone |
| Breast Cancer Post-Treatment Support Group For women who have completed treatment for breast cancer, to navigate life after breast cancer. |
Wednesdays April 22 |
6-7:30pm | Manhattan |
| DCIS Support Group For women diagnosed with DCIS, to understand treatment options and choose what's best for them. |
Mondays April 6 |
6-7:30pm | Manhattan |
| Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support for Women of African Descent | Tuesdays April 7, 21 |
1st Tuesdays 5-6:30pm 3rd Tuesdays 4-5:30pm |
Harlem |
| Breast Cancer Support - Japanese | Fridays April 10, 24 |
2nd Fridays 6-7:30pm 4th Fridays 12:30-2pm |
Manhattan |
| Coping with Aromatase Inhibitors and Tamoxifen Women who are currently taking or considering aromatase inhibitors or tamoxifen meet to discuss life on these medications and strategize ways to maintain quality of life. |
Thursdays April 16 |
6-7:30pm | Manhattan |
| Westchester Breast & Ovarian Cancer Support Group This group is provided in partnership by SHARE and Westchester Medical Center and facilitated by both a peer and a social worker. |
Wednesday April 8- CANCELED |
1:30-3pm | Westchester |
Ovarian Cancer Support Groups
| Programs | Date | Time | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovarian Cancer Support Group | Various Days See detail page for dates |
See detail page for times | Lehigh Valley Queens Staten Island Long Island |
| Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support for Women of African Descent | Tuesdays April 7, 21 |
1st Tuesdays 5:00-6:30pm 3rd Tuesdays 4:00-5:30pm |
Harlem |
| Ongoing/Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Support Group | Wednesdays December 18 |
5-6:30pm | Manhattan |
| Coping with Aromatase Inhibitors and Tamoxifen Women who are currently taking or considering aromatase inhibitors or tamoxifen meet to discuss life on these medications and strategize ways to maintain quality of life. |
Thursdays April 16 |
6-7:30pm | Manhattan |
| Ovarian Cancer Video/Phone Support Group (in partnership with T.E.A.L.) | Wednesdays August 28 |
7-8:30pm ET | Video/phone |
| Newly Diagnosed Ovarian Cancer Support Group | Wednesdays April 1 |
6-7:30pm | Manhattan |
| Westchester Breast & Ovarian Cancer Support Group This group is provided in partnership by SHARE and Westchester Medical Center and facilitated by both a peer and a social worker. |
Wednesday April 8- CANCELLED |
1:30-3pm | Westchester |
| Ongoing Ovarian Cancer Support Group This group serves those experiencing recurrent disease, whether on a treatment break, in prolonged treatment, or considering options going forward. |
Wednesdays April 15 |
5-6:30pm | Manhattan |
| Ovarian Cancer Support Group: Long Island SHARE | Saturdays January 4 February 1 March 7 April 4 |
10:30am-12pm | Long Island |
Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Groups
| Programs | Date | Time | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metastatic In-Person Daytime Support Group (SHARE) Facilitated by a professional therapist as well as a peer living with advanced disease, this group explore practical tools and strategies to navigate daily living. |
Mondays March 30 April 6, 20, 27 |
12:30-2pm | Manhattan |
| Afternoon Metastatic Telephone Support Group Facilitated by an LCSW, this group is ideal for women who are unable to make it to an in-person support group. |
Mondays March 30 April 6, 13, 20, 27 |
4-5pm ET | Telephone |
| Evening Metastatic Telephone Support Group This evening phone group is peer-facilitated and focuses on the uncertainties of life with metastatic disease. |
Thursdays April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
6-7pm ET | Telephone |
| Telephone Support Group for Young Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer | Wednesdays April 1 |
8-9pm ET | Telephone |
| Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support for Women of African Descent | Tuesdays August 20, |
See dates | Harlem |
Caregiver Support Group
| Programs | Date | Time | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caregiver Support Group | Tuesdays April 7 |
6-7:30pm | Manhattan |