The following local and national not-for-profit organizations provide free psychosocial services to cancer survivors, family and friends:
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Patient-to-Patient Support Program
Memorial Sloan-Kettering has established a program through which former patients, who are now well, are available to meet with Memorial Sloan-Kettering patients, who are still in treatment. To learn more about this program, please call volunteer resources at 212-639-5007. -
Imerman Angels
Imerman Angels provides personalized connections that enable one-on-one support among cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. - CancerCare
This New York City based organization offers a number of services including online, telephone, and face-to-face support groups and education workshops. -
Cancer Support Community
The Wellness Community and Gilda's Club joined in July 2009 to form the Cancer Support Community which offers psychosocial cancer support to cancer patients and survivors. -
American Cancer Society (ACS)
The ACS Cancer Survivor Network offers announcements, discussion boards, personal Web pages, and library resources especially for cancer survivors. -
After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD)
ABCD provides free, personalized information and one-to-one support to people affected by breast cancer - patients, families and friends. -
I'm Too Young For This
Provides 'one-stop' access to hard-to-find resources, peer support, and social networks for young adults affected by cancer.
