Breast Health Resource Guide
Our comprehensive breast health resource guide offers a list of support services available for those diagnosed with breast cancer, as well as information about free or low-cost breast cancer screening for those without insurance.
Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program
The mission of the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program is to educate, support, empower, and advocate for breast cancer patients, professionals, and the community. Individual and family counseling is provided by licensed social workers and masters level social work interns. Telephone counseling is available statewide along with in-person counseling in English and Spanish. Our statewide hotline is staffed by professionally trained, supervised volunteers, all of whom are breast cancer survivors and is available 365 days a year. Comprehensive support groups (offered in English and Spanish), as well as educational programs, are available to breast cancer patients, their families, and caregivers year-round.
Address: Adelphi University, School of Social Work, 1 South Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
Tel: 800-877-8077
Email: breastcancerhotline@adelphi.edu
Web: http://breast-cancer.adelphi.edu/
American Cancer Society, ACS
Address: 250 Williams Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Tel: 800-227-2345
Web: http://www.cancer.org
Road to Recovery – Nassau/Suffolk County
Ambulatory cancer patients are offered ground transportation to and from cancer-related medical appointments.
Web: https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/road-to-recovery.html
Hotel Lodging Program –New York City
ACS, in a cooperative effort with hotels across the country, provides free overnight accommodation(s) to cancer patients who must travel far for outpatient treatment and need assistance with lodging.
Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition, BBCC
Patient support services, education, and advocacy programs for residents of the township of Babylon. The Lend a Helping Hand Program provides direct services to individuals recovering from recent breast or gynecological cancer surgery and those undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation for those cancers. Clients choose from a variety of services that include house cleaning, door-to-door transportation, financial assistance, massage therapy and childcare.
Address: 218 North Wellwood Avenue Suite 2, Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Tel: 631-893-4110
Email: info@babylonbreastcancer.org
Web: www.babylonbreastcancer.org/
Cancer Care
National non-profit organization that provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer; people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. The Helping Hand online tool is a searchable, online database of financial and practical assistance available for people with cancer. Features up-to-date contact information and descriptions for hundreds of organizations offering financial help to people with cancer.
Address: 275 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001
Tel: 800-813-HOPE; 212-712-8080
Email: info@cancercare.org
Web: www.cancercare.org/
CancerCare- Financial Assistance Program – Nassau/Suffolk/New York City
Limited financial assistance for cancer-related costs such as transportation, home care and childcare for people with all diagnoses. Financial assistance with pain and anti-nausea medication, oral hormonal medication, lymphedema supplies and durable medical equipment for people with breast cancer. Patients must have a diagnosis of cancer, be in active treatment and meet the eligibility guideline of 250% of the Federal Poverty Limit.
Address: 275 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001
Tel: 800-813-4673
Email: info@cancercare.org
Web: https://www.cancercare.org/financial_assistance
Cancer Services Program at Nassau University Medical Center – Nassau County
Comprehensive cancer screening and counseling services that directs individuals to designated medical facilities like NUMC, where breast, cervical and colorectal screenings are regularly performed free of charge for women and men who qualify for eligibility. If required, additional diagnostic testing is covered. Patients must not have health care coverage or insurance, must not cover the cost of cancer screening, must be in need of financial assistance and must be legal residents of the state of New York and meet the income-level and age requirements.
Address: Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554
Tel: 516-572-0123
Web: www.numc.edu/our-services/cancer-services-program-of-nassau/
Casting for Recovery, Long Island
Unique retreat program that combines breast cancer education and peer support with the therapeutic sport of fly-fishing, at no cost to participants.
Address: 36 46th St, Islip, NY, United States, New York
Tel: 631-252-7195
Email: gcfrlichchristina@gmail.com
Web: www.castingforrecovery.org
Full Circle Breast Cancer Recovery Program – Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy
Full Circle exclusively treats patients recovering from a breast cancer diagnosis. This comprehensive, individualized program is geared towards all phases of recovery. Whether you are newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or are a long-time survivor, they have a program just for you. Physical therapy intervention can help minimize pain, scar tissue formation, loss of range of motion, and loss of strength. Typically, addressing these problems can help to reduce limitations in activity and function.
Address: 310 Old Country Road #104, Garden City, NY 11530
Tel: 516 741 7000
Email: Diana.Tjaden@ivyrehab.com
Web: https://www.ivyrehab.com/location/garden-city/
Good Samaritan University Hospital Breast Health Center (Specialty Center)
Good Samaritan University Hospital Breast Health Center is a patient-focused program on Long Island and offers a dynamic multidisciplinary team approach to breast health and breast disease. With early detection, innovative technology and advanced diagnostic and treatment services, more women are surviving breast cancer today. The hospital’s expert oncologists, surgeons, nurses, and ancillary medical staff specialize in the treatment of breast disease.
Address: 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip, NY 11795
Tel: 631 376 4444
Web: https://www.chsli.org/locations/good-samaritan-university-hospital-breast-health-center
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center – CHS Financial Assistance Program
Financial assistance in paying for hospital bills for eligible families.
Address: 735 Montauk Highway, West Islip, NY 11795
Tel: 631-465-6010; 631-465-6321
Web: https://www.chsli.org/paying-your-care
Hewlett House
At 1 in 9’s Hewlett House, people are connected with the resources for the emotional and psychosocial support they may need including support groups, yoga and tai chis classes, wigs and prosthetics at no charge. Individual counseling can be provided on-site.
Address: 86 East Rockaway Road, Hewlett, NY 11557
Tel: 516-374-3190
Email: info@1in9.org
Web: https://hewlett-house.org/
Latina Sisters Support, Inc.
Organization that aims to reduce disparities in access to quality health care and breast cancer awareness amongst Hispanic/Latina women and their families. They provide workshops, medical support, professional support, community awareness events, and more.
Tel: 631-984-0640; 631984-1370
Email: latinasistersupinc@gmail.com
Web: https://latinasisterssupport.org/
The Manhasset Women’ s Coalition Against Breast Cancer, MWCABC
Helps residents of Manhasset and nearby communities who are coping with breast cancer. The Outreach Program provides women with information, emotional support, and wellness retreats, gifts of hope and healing, housecleaning, financial assistance and transportation services.
Address: P.O Box 1007, Manhasset, NY 11030
Tel: 516-627-2410
Email: manhassetbreastcancer@gmail.com
Web: www.manhassetbreastcancer.org/welcome.html
The Maurer Foundation for Breast Health Education
Provides educational breast health programming focusing on breast cancer prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, early detection and risk reduction. In-person presentations and webinars are offered at no charge for high schools, colleges, community groups and businesses.
Address: 534 Broad Hollow Rd. Suite 330, Melville, NY 11747
Tel: 631-524-5151
Email: info@maurerfoundation.org
Web: www.maurerfoundation.org
Mercy Hospital and Pink Aid offer breast cancer screenings at no cost to you.
Mammograms, sonograms, molecular breast imaging (MBI) for women with dense breasts.
Must be at least 40 years old, cases will be reviewed for those with a special medical need.
Nassau and Suffolk residents only
Must be uninsured.
Address: 1000 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Tel: 516-705-1399 Temra Taylor, Executive Director, Mercy Medical Center
Email: temra.taylor@chsli.org
Mercy Hospital Women’s Imaging Center, Rockville Centre
The Women’s Imaging Center at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, NY, is certified by the American College of Radiology and is a Designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. Imaging services include: 2D and 3D Breast Tomosynthesis with Computer Aided Detection (CAD), Breast MRI, Breast Ultrasound, and Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI)
Address: 1000 N. Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Tel: 516 626 3729
Website: chsli.org/mercy-hospital/patients-visitors/radiology-lab-services
Mondays at Racine Cancer Center
Monday at Racine Cancer Care provides hands-on integrative wellness and beauty services to anyone undergoing cancer treatment of any kind: all 100% free of charge. With over seventeen oncology specific services aimed at improving overall strength and reducing anxiety, our focus is on the whole person, not just disease.
Address: 284 W. Main Street, Sayville, NY 11782
Tel: 1888 9MONDAY
Email: infor@mondaysatracine.org
Web: https://mondaysatracine.org
Mount Sinai South Nassau Center for Women’s Imaging
At the Mount Sinai South Nassau Center for Women’s Imaging, our physicians and staff specialize in breast care. And we focus on all aspects of care, including prevention, education, diagnosis, and treatment. Our experienced, dedicated physicians, technologists and staff personalize the treatment plan for every patient. And reflective of our high quality and safety, we’ve been certified as Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.
Address: 440 Merrick Road, Oceanside, NY 11572
Tel: 516 255 8220
Web: https://www.southnassau.org/sn/breast-screenings-and-treatments
Breast Cancer Support Group
For more information about this group, call the Department of Community Education at 516 377 5333
Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center
The Nancy Marx Wellness Center is dedicated to supporting those touched by cancer by providing free, individualized services that nurture the mind, body, and spirit. Services include emotional and social support, targeted discussion groups, educational programs, individual counseling, and evidence-based nutrition and exercise classes. Providing a community of supporters, education, and resources that will help those touched by cancer and their loved one’s cope with the challenges of cancer.
Address: Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Dr. East Hill, NY 11548
Tel: 516-484-1545 X 213 Randy Hight, LCSW, OSW, Director of Cancer Wellness Center
Email: rghight@sjjcc.org
Web: https://www.sjjcc.org/programs/nancy-marx-cancer-wellness-center/for-breast-cancer-survivors/#overview
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), our mission is to provide world-class, patient-centered affordable care to patients with cancer and blood disorders in their communities, close to family and friends. As one of the Nation’s leading community cancer centers, we are committed to providing the highest quality care to patients. At NYCBS, we diagnose and treat every kind of cancer and offer patients state-of-the-art treatments, clinical trials, and comprehensive support services to treat the mind, body, and soul, not just cancer.
Tel: 855 528 7322
Email: info@nycancer.com
Web: nycancer.com
New York Cancer Foundation
Our mission is to help relieve the financial stresses experienced by patients who are under care for a cancer diagnosis. The New York Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization which offers financial assistance grants for non-medical expenses to qualifying patients who are under care for cancer diagnosis in the Greater Metro Area (within the counties of New York City, as well as Nassau & Suffolk). The Foundation strives to relieve some of the financial burden patients face so they may focus on their treatment and healing.
Tel: 833 588 6923
Email: hope@nycancerfoundation.org
Website: nycancerfoundation.org
NUMC Breast Imaging Center
At NUMC, regular cancer screening is the most potent weapon we have in the battle against this invasive and relentless disease. If you are uninsured or facing financial hardship, we have several grants to help with the cost. These grants allow NUMC to provide screening mammograms with no out-of-pocket expense. We also are providers of Cancer Services Program. This is a comprehensive cancer-screening and counseling service where breast, cervical and colorectal screenings are regularly performed free of charge for women and men who qualify. If required, any additional diagnostic testing is also covered. Eligibility requirements: NY state resident, no health insurance or health insurance doesn’t cover cancer screenings and meet the age requirements.
Address: 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11754
Tel: 516-572-5701
Website: Breast Imaging (Mammography) – Numc
Perlmutter Cancer Center Breast Imaging at NYU Langone – Mineola
We offer advanced screening and diagnostic mammography and breast ultrasound imaging for breast cancer in an environment that is dedicated to making the patient feel comfortable. We also offer breast cancer screening programs for women considered high risk because of family or medical history, or genetic predisposition.
Address: 120 Mineola Blvd, Suite 550, Mineola, NY 11501
Tel: 516 663 2400
Web: https://nyulangone.org/locations/perlmutter-cancer-center-breast-imaging-at-nyu-langone-mineola
Pinkaid – Compassion until there’s a cure
Mammograms & Advanced Testing, free screening & testing for the financially undeserved.
At any stage of your breast cancer journey, Pink Aid is here to help! Through Pink Aid’s signature Pink Purse program, as well as financial assistance programs we fund at partner organizations, Pink Aid offers a wide variety of compassionate resources.
Address: Pink Aid, PO Box 5157, Westport, CT 06881
Telephone: 1-844-PINK-AID
Email: info@pinkaid.org
Website: https://pinkaid.org/mammograms-advanced-testing/
Pure Mammography – 3D Mammograms on Long Island
PURE Mammography is Long Island’s premier center for mammogram screening. We pride ourselves on offering state-of-the-art 3D mammograms in a spa-like atmosphere. Located at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove, Long Island, PURE is the first mammogram facility located inside a shopping mall in New York. Our second location is located at the Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, NY. Our goal is simple: make potentially life-saving mammograms comfortable, convenient, and relaxing so that you never have a reason to miss your annual exam. With no appointment, prescription, or doctor referral needed, women can enjoy the flexibility of same-day 3D screening mammograms while shopping at the mall. Our 3D screening mammograms are free for women with insurance and the most affordable in the area for uninsured women. Get your mammogram today.
Address: Smith Haven Mall, 313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove, NY 11755. Roosevelt Field, 630 Old Country Rd., Garden City, NY 11530
Tel: Smith Haven Mall – 631 652 3434 Roosevelt Field – 516 863 2471
Email: feliciakasow@puremammo.com
Website: https://www.puremammo.com
Sharsheret
A national organization of cancer survivors dedicated to addressing the unique concerns of young Jewish women facing breast cancer. It also provides culturally sensitive support to young Jewish women who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer as well as to those facing the risk of developing breast cancer and offers related resources for Jewish communities and health care organizations.
Address: P.O. Box 3245, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Tel: 866-474-2774
Email: info@sharsheret.org
Website: www.sharsheret.org
St. Catherine of Siena – Women’s Imaging Services
The women’s imaging services at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital uses advanced technology and expertise to help women of all ages and backgrounds stay informed and empowered when it comes to their health. Our dedicated teams of physicians, nurses, patient navigators, and technologists focus on early detection and patient education using a supportive, patient-centered approach. Imaging services include Breast MRI, Breast ultrasound, Core biopsy, Digital diagnostic mammography, Ductogram, Stereotactic breast biopsy, and Ultra-guided core biopsy.
Address: 50 NY-25A, Smithtown, NY 11787
Tel: 631 862 3000
Website: https://www.chsli.org/st-catherine-siena-hospital/patients-visitors/radiology-lab-services
Stony Brook Cancer Center – Mobile Mammography
The Mobile Mammography Van team is on a mission to make sure every woman on Long Island, age 40 and older, who needs a mammogram has easy and convenient access with no prescription or insurance needed under the Cancer Services Program (CSP). The van is spacious and features a registration area, comfortable waiting room, private changing and exam spaces, and state-of-the-art 3D equipment.
Address: Stony Brook Cancer Center, Lauterbur Drive, Stony Brook, NY 11794
Tel: (833) 696-2666
Web: https://cancer.stonybrookmedicine.edu/patients/mammovan/schedule
Strength for Life
Community exercise program in which persons with a cancer diagnosis participate in classes designed to enhance their recovery process. Services provided include educating cancer patients and the general public on the benefits of exercise in reducing the risk of certain cancers and improving functional activities. Provides exercise classes and wellness retreats at no cost to cancer patients and survivors.
Address: 902 Constance Lane, Port Jefferson, NY 11776
Tel: 631.675.6513
Email: strengthforlife@optonline.net
Website: strengthforlifeny.org/
The Women’s Health Center of St. Francis & Heart Center, The DeMatteis Center in Greenvale, NY
The Women’s Health Center of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center® is located within The DeMatteis Center in Greenvale, NY. The center is certified by the American College of Radiology and is a Designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. Imaging services include Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (3D – Mammography) with Computer-Aided Detection (CAD), Breast ultrasound, and Breast MRI
Address: 101 Northern Blvd, Greenvale, NY, 11548
Tel: 516 705 6627
Website: chsli.org/locations/womens-health-center-st-francis-hospital-heart-centerr
The World of Pink Foundation
World of Pink Foundation is a health facility dedicated to providing comprehensive aftercare for women who have undergone all phases of breast surgery, including mastectomies, lumpectomies reduction, and augmentation. Founded in 2016 by board certified mastectomy fitter Christine A. Guarino, RDH, CMF, CFm, World of Pink’s mission is to restore confidence in women following breast surgery. World of Pink Foundation provides beautiful, comfortable pocketed bras that are supportive and help in healing, as well as top-quality breast prostheses that match a patient’s skin tone and lifestyle.
Tel: 631 379 0653
Email: christine.guarino@worldofpink.org
Website: worldofpinkfoundation.org
Empire Dragons NYC
Founded in 2009 by Donna Wilson, James Lozada, and Jennifer Merendino, Empire Dragons NYC is New York City’s first and only breast cancer survivor team comprised of members from throughout the tri-state area. In addition, we are one of over 200 breast cancer survivor teams worldwide that serve to promote the sport of dragon boating as part of a healthy lifestyle and provide a unique support for those fighting cancer.
Empire Dragons NYC is an active member of the IBCPC, International Breast Cancer Paddler’s Commission. Although many of our races are IBCPC sanctioned, there are several races during the season which also include members with all types of cancer. We are a competitive racing team, and during our season, we participate in up to six dragon boat festivals in the northeastern United States and Canada.
Empire practices several times a week at the World’s Fair Flushing Bay Marina, and the team also meets on and off season for physical training and cardio fitness. Empire is dedicated to empowering women to survive and thrive beyond cancer. We work to improve the environment in which we all live, as well as promoting exercise and nutrition as a means toward a healthy and fulfilling life.
Address: Empire Dragons NYC, Inc., 450 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10163-3413
Website: https://www.empiredragonsnyc.com/
Email: empiredragoninfo@gmail.com
For more information, call Donna Wilson at 203 247 4616.