Breast Cancer Support Groups
All counseling and support groups are being offered over the phone and online.
To participate in one of the listed support groups please call our Hotline at 800.877.8077 or email breastcancerhotline@adelphi.edu to pre-register.
Pre-registration is required.
All groups are facilitated by a licensed social worker.
Our (4) week creative arts workshops empower participants to express themselves using art. This therapeutic program offers a safe place to communicate your thoughts, feelings, concerns, problems, hopes and dreams. Our professional staff guides you through different exercises and discussions helping you to find ways to gain personal insight and develop new coping skills.
Workshops are facilitated by Angela M. Papalia, LMSW, Assistant Director for the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program along with Kimberly Newman, BFA, Communications and Marketing Coordinator for the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program.
All groups are free but registration is required.
For more information on our Creative Arts Workshops, please call
Angela M. Papalia, LMSW at (516) 877-4329 or email apapalia@adelphi.edu.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR OUR NEXT WORKSHOP
Mindfulness and Spirituality
(4) consecutive Thursdays from 10:00 am – 11:30 am (EST)
October 27, November 3, November 10 and November 17, 2022
Click here for more information and to register for this workshop
Women who are recently diagnosed with breast cancer will have the opportunity to meet with others in similar situations.
Women who have experienced a recurrence with breast cancer will have the opportunity to meet with others in similar situations and provide and receive support.
Support for Stage 4 Breast Cancer
Individuals with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer will meet to share information, feelings, hopes, and coping strategies.
Call Adriana Valencia, LMSW (516) 877-4371.
Llame a Adriana Valencia, LMSW (516) 877-4371.
Cafecito
Cafecito is a Spanish language support group for survivors of breast cancer who are post-treatment.
Cafecito
Cafecito es un grupo de apoyo en español para sobrevivientes de cáncer del seno que han terminado su tratamiento de quimioterapia o radiación.
Para Nuestro Bienestar
Para Nuestro Bienestar is a Spanish language support group for newly diagnosed women with breast cancer. If you have been diagnosed within the last 18 months, this group offers a safe and confidential space where we can help you identify, accept and express the feelings you may be experiencing with your diagnosis.
Para Nuestro Bienestar
Para Nuestro Bienestar es un grupo de apoyo en español para mujeres recién diagnosticadas con cáncer de mama. Si ha sido diagnosticado en los últimos 18 meses, este grupo ofrece un espacio seguro y confidencial donde podemos ayudarle a identificar, aceptar y expresar los sentimientos que pueda estar experimentando con su diagnóstico.
Pre-registration is required.
- These groups and others are offered upon request.
- Additional groups can also be offered off-site, in the community.
- For information, questions, or to register for a support group, call the Hotline at 800.877.8077 or email breastcancerhotline@adelphi.edu.
These groups are provided by the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program and supported by grants from the Alpern Family Foundation, Kat’s Ribbon of Hope, Marilyn Lichtman Foundation, the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, New York State and Pink Aid.
All groups are facilitated by a social worker.
For further information, please contact:
Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program
p – 516.877.4320
e – breastcancerhotline@adelphi.edu
Support Hotline: 800.877.8077