Breast Friends offers an array of support services to meet "individual needs." We have created these services to ease the pressures and inconveniences associated with breast cancer. Our hope is that anyone affected with a diagnosis of breast cancer will have the support necessary to get through each treatment and every recovery period. Scroll down to review all of our unique services.
WHO NEEDS BREAST FRIENDS?
Perhaps you are:
• A wife and mother who must continue to take care of a family
• A career woman working while receiving treatment
• A single woman, living alone, with no way to get to treatment
• A husband who could benefit from talking with another "survivor" husband
• An elderly, disabled or homebound woman who requires special assistance
• A family member or friend who needs encouragement or advice on how to help your friend or loved one
• A coworker who wants to help but is unsure of how to approach her colleague about breast cancer
• Someone who needs to talk at an odd hour of the day or night
• An organization who would like to have support brought into the workplace
Breast Friends is ready to listen and ready to help. Whether you need us for two minutes or two hours, we are always just a phone call away!
One-to-One Support Local & National 24-Hour Telephone Support
Click here to learn more about our telephone/e-mail support options
To-Go Transportation Transportation to Breast Cancer-Related Appointments
Click here to learn more about how you can get transportation assistance
In the Workplace Cancer support groups for employees
Are you an organization looking for a qualified individual to help facilitate a support group or meeting at your place of business?
We have volunteers that are either licensed clinical social workers or licensed professional counselors. Please call our office directly for more information and to coordinate a support group.
Essential Gifts Special items to aid in healing and recovery
This service is currently in the works, but if you would like some suggestions or resources after undergoing breast surgery, we would be happy to assist you!
At Breast Friends, we know what you need after breast surgery. We have put together a beautiful tote bag that is filled with special items to comfort and help you on your road to recovery. Our gift bags include: a water bottle to encourage you to drink water for refreshment and to wash out the toxins in your body; a drain bag that is very useful to contain the drains that follow breast surgery, especially while in the shower; a small pillow to comfort the space between your underarm and breast, or for use under a seatbelt; a natural lotion and lip balm to moisturize and refresh; and a pen and journal for you to keep track of your appointments, symptoms, feelings, inspirational words, ideas, and plans.
We give these "Essential Gifts" to women undergoing breast surgery in local hospitals. If you would like to purchase one of these gift bags for you or someone else, please click here.
If you are a medical center in the Atlanta area who would like to help distribute these gifts to your patients, please contact our office at (678) 393-6474.
Resources & Referrals
Our full-time staff and volunteers are available to field questions and offer suggestions to places that might be available to offer you further support or care. If you are unsure of where to begin or what you may need, let us help you sort through that together.
Please visit our Resources page for some useful links and information. If you need further assistance, please contact our office at (678) 393-6474.
