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 July 6, 20 August 3, 17 Sept 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 July 6 August 3 Sept 14 |
6-7:30pm ET | Manhattan |
| Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support for Women of African Descent | Tuesdays August 4 July 21 Sept 15 |
1st Tuesdays 5-6:30pm ET 3rd Tuesdays 4-5:30pm ET |
Harlem |
| Japanese Breast Cancer Support Group | Fridays July 10, 24 August 14, 28 Sept 11, 25 |
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 July 16 August 20 Sept 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 July 9 August 13 Sept 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 August 4 July 21 Sept 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 July 16 August 20 Sept 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 July 1 August 5 Sept 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 July 9 August 13 Sept 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 July 15 August 19 Sept 16 |
5-6:30pm ET | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 July 6, 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Sept 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 July 6, 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Sept 7, 14, 21, 28 |
4-5pm ET | Telephone |
| Telephone MBC Support Group This evening phone group is peer-facilitated and focuses on the uncertainties of life with metastatic disease. |
Thursdays July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 6, 13, 20, 27 Sept 3, 10, 17, 24 |
6-7pm ET | Telephone |
| Video MBC Support Group for Young Women | Wednesdays July 1 August 5 Sept 2 |
8-9pm ET | Video/Phone |
Uterine Cancer Support Groups
| Programs | Date | Time | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uterine Cancer Support Group for Women of African Descent | Wednesdays July 8 August 12 Sept 9 |
6-7:30pm ET | Manhattan |
| Uterine Cancer Support Group | Mondays July 6, 20 August 3, 17 Sept 14 |
6-7:30pm ET | Manhattan |
Caregiver Support Group
| Programs | Date | Time | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caregiver Support Group | Tuesdays July 7 August 4 Sept 1 |
6-7:30pm ET | Manhattan |