Emotional & Peer Support
You don’t have to go through this alone. These resources connect you with others who understand, offering encouragement, shared experiences, and compassionate support.
Best for:
one-to-one peer support and culturally informed breast cancer resources
Sharsheret
What they help with:
Provides personalized peer support, educational resources, and community programs for women facing breast cancer. Sharsheret connects individuals with trained peer supporters who have experienced a similar diagnosis, helping reduce isolation and provide meaningful encouragement.
How to get help:
Visit their website to request peer support, join virtual programs, or access educational materials. You can also call their support line to be matched with someone who understands your experience.
Who it’s for:
Women diagnosed with breast cancer and their families who are seeking connection, culturally informed support, and guidance throughout treatment and recovery.
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Imerman Angels
Best for:
one-to-one peer mentoring with someone who’s walked a similar path
What they help with:
Connects individuals affected by cancer with trained peer mentors who have faced a similar diagnosis or treatment journey. Their mentoring programs are personalized and free, offering emotional support from someone who has “been there” and can offer lived experience and encouragement.
How to get help:
Visit their website to request a peer match. You’ll complete a short form describing your situation, and Imerman Angels will pair you with a mentor who has had similar experiences.
Who it’s for:
Individuals diagnosed with cancer (including breast cancer), survivors, caregivers, and family members seeking connection and support from someone who truly understands what they’re going through.
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Cancer Support Community
Best for:
free support groups and professional counseling during and after treatment
What they help with:
Provides free support groups, counseling, education, and stress-management programs for people affected by cancer. Services are designed to reduce isolation, strengthen coping skills, and provide connection during treatment and survivorship.
How to get help:
Visit their website to find local or virtual support groups and programs. Many services are offered at no cost and are available nationwide.
Who it’s for:
Individuals diagnosed with cancer, survivors, caregivers, and family members seeking structured emotional support.
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Best for:
professional counseling and moderated cancer support groups
CancerCare
What they help with:
Provides free professional counseling, support groups, educational workshops, and case management led by oncology social workers. Services are focused on helping individuals cope emotionally with diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
How to get help:
Visit their website to explore available support groups or speak with an oncology social worker. Telephone and online counseling options are available.
Who it’s for:
Individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers who want structured emotional support from licensed professionals.
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Best for:
restorative retreats and family connection during treatment or survivorship
Little Pink Houses of Hope
What they help with:
Provides free week-long retreats for breast cancer patients and their families. These retreats focus on emotional renewal, family connection, and building supportive community with others walking a similar journey.
How to get help:
Visit their website to review retreat locations and eligibility requirements, and submit an application for participation.
Who it’s for:
Breast cancer patients and their families seeking time away for rest, connection, and emotional support.
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Best for:
ongoing encouragement and connection during chemotherapy
Chemo Angels
What they help with:
Matches individuals undergoing chemotherapy with trained volunteers who provide weekly encouragement, cards, small gifts, and emotional support throughout treatment. The program is designed to reduce isolation and provide consistent, caring connection.
How to get help:
Submit an application on their website to be paired with a volunteer “Angel.” Matches are based on diagnosis and treatment timeline.
Who it’s for:
Individuals currently receiving chemotherapy who want consistent encouragement and connection during treatment.
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