Free Peer Support

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Free space to create an online journal, share photos, and give and receive support from an online community that understand the cancer journey because they are living it, too. This peer support network is sponsored by the American Cancer Society and has very active forums and discussion groups for patients and caregivers alike. Sign up for free here: https://csn.cancer.org.

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Free online support community for cancer patients and caregivers sponsored by the American Cancer Association. Connect with people who understand what you’re going through in a compassionate setting. To take a tour of the community features and sign up, visit this link https://www.mylifeline.org/getstarted on the American Cancer Society Support Community website.

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Cancer Support Helpline offers a free online peer support group called the Living Room that’s facilitated by a licensed counselor. Services available include short-term counseling and emotional assistance for patients and families dealing with cancer. For more about the free online support group, visit, https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/cancer-support-helpline or sign up here https://online.cancersupportcommunity.org/community/register.php.

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Free one-on-one mentoring and support services for cancer patients and their families in both the U.S. and Canada. The Cancer Hope Network has hundreds of mentors who understand what you’re going though and want to help. To get matched to a volunteer mentor, complete this online form https://www.cancerhopenetwork.org/get-support/get-matched/.

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The American Cancer Society coordinates the Reach to Recovery program which provides free support via phone or in person for anyone dealing with a possible breast cancer diagnosis, recurrence, or advanced-stage breast cancer. To locate a volunteer in your area, call toll-free (800) 227-2345 or visit https://www.cancer.org/treatment/support-programs-and-services/reach-to-recovery.html.

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Free peer support for cancer patients and their families via telephone, email, video chat, and face-to-face options. Per the website, “These 1–on–1 relationships inspire hope and offer the chance to ask personal questions and receive support from someone who is uniquely familiar with the experience.” To find out more or request a mentor, please visit https://imermanangels.org/get-support/.

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A network of cancer survivors who provide free one-on-one support to cancer patients and their families. Matches are customized based on similar diagnoses, treatment, as well as life circumstances and values. To submit a request for help, call (866) 374-3634 or visit https://www.friend4life.org/be_matched.php.

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The 4th Angel Mentoring Program offers free telephone-based support from someone who has successfully made the same cancer journey you are about to begin – the journey towards recovery. To get matched with a mentor, call the number above.