Support Groups
For the time being, 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.
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.
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 |
| Telephone Breast Cancer Support Group | Mondays September 21 October 5, 19 November 2, 16 December 7, 21 |
8:30-9:30pm ET | Telephone |
| DCIS Support Group For women diagnosed with DCIS, to understand treatment options and choose what's best for them. |
Mondays October 5 November 2 December 7 |
6-7:30pm ET | Manhattan |
| Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support for Women of African Descent | Tuesdays October 6, 20 November 17 December 1, 15 |
1st Tuesdays 5-6:30pm ET 3rd Tuesdays 4-5:30pm ET |
Harlem |
| Japanese Breast Cancer Support Group | Fridays September 25 October 9, 23 November 13 December 11 |
2nd Fridays 6-7:30pm ET 4th Fridays 12:30-2pm ET |
Manhattan |
| Aromatase Inhibitors and Tamoxifen Support Group 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 October 15 November 19 December 17 |
6-7:30pm ET | 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. |
Thursdays October 8 November 12 December 10 |
1:30-3pm ET | 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 Staten Island Long Island |
| Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support for Women of African Descent | Tuesdays October 6, 20 November 17 December 1, 15 |
1st Tuesdays 5-6:30pm ET 3rd Tuesdays 4-5:30pm ET |
Harlem |
| Ongoing/Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Support Group | Wednesdays December 18 |
5-6:30pm | Manhattan |
| Aromatase Inhibitors and Tamoxifen Support Group 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 October 15 November 19 December 17 |
6-7:30pm ET | 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 October 7 November 4 December 2 |
6-7:30pm ET | 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. |
Thursdays October 8 November 12 December 10 |
1:30-3pm ET | 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 October 14 November 17 December 16 |
5-6:30pm ET | Manhattan |
Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Groups
| Programs | Date | Time | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newly Diagnosed MBC Support Group | Mondays September 21 October 5, 19 November 2, 16, 31 December 7, 21 |
8-9:30pm ET | Manhattan |
| MBC + 2 Support Group (For those 2+ years from diagnosis) | Mondays September 28 October 12, 26 November 9, 23 December 14, 28 |
8-9:30pm ET | Manhattan |
| MBC Support Group for Black People | Wednesdays September 23 October 7, 21 November 4, 18 December 2, 16, 30 |
7-8pm ET | Manhattan |
| MBC Support Group 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 September 28 October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 December 7, 14, 21, 28 |
12:30-2pm ET | Manhattan |
| Telephone MBC 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 September 28 October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 December 7, 14, 21, 28 |
4-5pm ET | Telephone |
| MBC Support Group This evening phone group is peer-facilitated and focuses on the uncertainties of life with metastatic disease. |
Thursdays September 24 October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19, 26 December 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
6-7pm ET | Telephone |
| Video MBC Support Group for Young Women | Wednesdays October 7 November 4 December 2 |
8-9pm ET | Video/Phone |
Uterine Cancer Support Groups
| Programs | Date | Time | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uterine Cancer Support Group | Mondays October 5, 19 November 9, 23 December 7, 21 |
6-7:30pm ET | Manhattan |
| Uterine Cancer Support Group for Women of African Descent | Wednesdays October 7 November 11 December 9 |
6-7:30pm ET | Manhattan |
Caregiver Support Group
| Programs | Date | Time | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caregiver Support Group | Tuesdays October 6 November 10 December 1 |
6-7:30pm ET | Manhattan |