LOCAL RESOURCES

The resources listed below are not a substitute for medical advice and MWCABC does not assume responsibility for any information contained therein. MWCABC has made an effort to provide a list of reliable resources (listed alphabetically) but it cannot guarantee the validity of the information contained in such resources and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed therein.

Resource Categories
• Books/ Media
• Bras & Prosthetics
• Career Services
• Children’s Camp
• Children’s Support Groups
• Cleaning Services
• Clinical Trials
• Clothing
• Donations of new or gently used Breast Cancer related articles
• Equipment
• Financial Assistance
• Fitness/ Yoga/ Reiki/ Meditation
• Hair/ Makeup/ Skin Care
• Lymphedema
• Mental Health Hotlines
• Mental Health Support
• Nutrition
• Transportation
• Treatments
• Wellness Services / Physical Therapy/ Acupuncture
• Wigs
• Young Women Age 40 and Under
 

BOOKS/MEDIA

CANCERCare
https://www.cancercare.org/publications/order
CancerCare has large list of publications that cover a wide variety of topics, some in English and Spanish, that can be ordered free of charge. There also worthwhile readings that are available on-line. A new publication is available for 2021: The 2021 Resource Guide for People With Cancer. This free, comprehensive booklet lists organizations that offer financial and practical help to people with cancer, and provides tips for managing cancer-related costs.

Dolphin Book Shop
www.thedolphinbookshop.com
299 Main Street , Port Washington, NY 11050
tel: 516-767-2650

Heal
(Netflix documentary) Stories from spiritual leaders, physicians and those with chronic illnesses reveal the powerful connection between the human psyche and physical health.

Northwell Health Newsletter
Relevant to women's health; online and on demand seminars also available
https://www.northwell.edu/katz-institute-for-womens-health/articles
 

BRAS & PROSTHETICS

A Personal Touch Boutique
www.apersonaltouchboutiques.com
Mastectomy, Compression, Maternity
1 Schwab Avenue Suite 1
Melville, NY 11747
tel: 631-266-2865
fax: 631-266-2866
Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday 10am-2pm (appointment only)

Diana’s at Yvette Lingerie
http://www.yvette-lingerie.com/contact.html
Dedicated to the personal and professional care of all your post-surgery and reconstruction needs.
40-13 Bell Blvd. , Bayside, NY 11361
Contact: Diana 718-229-5724
email: dianamookie@gmail.com

Jodee
www.jcpenney-jodee.com
JC Penney’s in-store independent line for post-surgical needs. They have trained fitters.
tel: 800-932-4115

Liberty Orthotics, Inc.
Francine R. Green, Certified Mastectomy Fitter
1201 2nd Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040
tel: 516-326-6786
email: fg.libertyorthotics@yahoo.com

Lilly’s Bra Shop
www.lillysbrashop.com
Wig and Mastectomy Boutique
Diane Brucella, Certified Mastectomy Fitter
5 Station Plaza, Glen Head, NY 11545
email: DianeB128@aol.com

Underneath It All
www.underneathitallnyc.com
Wig and Mastectomy Boutique
350 Fifth Avenue, #1009, New York, NY 10001
tel: 212-717-1976
email: underneathitallnyc@outlook.com

Women’s Boutique
http://www.womens-boutique.com
Specializing in Post-Mastectomy products and Wigs for Chemotherapy patients. Bras, Breast prostheses, swimwear, hats and Wigs are available. Most Insurances accepted. Please call for an appointment.
112 Broadway, Malverne, New York 11565
tel: 516-292-1320
fax: 516-2921323
 

CAREER SERVICES

Sid Jacobson JCC
www.sjjcc.org/cwc
Offers programs that include workshops on career strategies and a weekly writing therapy program.
Sid Jacobson JCC
300 Forest Drive, East Hills, NY 11548
Randy Hight, LCSW, OSW-C, Director
tel: 516-484-1545, ext. 213
email: rhight@sjjcc.org

CHILDREN'S CAMP

Camp Kesem
www.campkesem.org/stonybrook
A free one-week sleep away camp for children ages 6-16 whose parent has been diagnosed with cancer or whose parent is a cancer survivor.
tel: 631-716-5131
email: stonybrook@campkesem.org

CHILDREN'S SUPPORT GROUPS

North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center
Free support groups for children and teens with a parent battling cancer. Call for a pre-group family meeting
Bruce Kaufstein 516-626-1971 ext. 316 or Michelle Spataro, ext.354.

SIBS Place
www.sibsplace.org
A free community service of Mount Sinai South Nassau, a place where a child matters most. Through peer support groups, focus and attention are placed on the challenges the well sibling (Ages 5-17) faces in coping with his or her emotional response to having a sibling with cancer or another devastating illness or a parent with a cancer diagnosis. Bereavement services and parent groups are also offered.
1420 Broadway, Hewlett, NY 11557
tel: 516-374-3000
Joanna Formont, Executive Director
email: Joanna.Formont@snch.org

The Psychological Health Collaborative PLLC
http://psychhealthpartners.com
Therapy for children, adolescents and adults offering both personalized individual and group therapy options.
1025 Northern Blvd. suite 214, Roslyn, NY 11576
tel: 516-466-2537
 

CLEANING SERVICES

Cleaning for a Reason
www.cleaningforareason.org
Free housecleaning services to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy - once a month for 4 months while in treatment. Online sign up. Requires a faxed doctor’s note confirming treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in your zip code area arrange for the service. Service is not guaranteed in all areas.
tel: 877-337-3348

Maid Brigade
www.maidbrigade.com
The only professional cleaning service offering Green-Clean certified maid service to protect against health risks associated with traditional house cleaning products and methods used by typical cleaning services.
tel: 516-931-6243 Contact: Robert Lawrence
email: rlawrence@maidbrigade.com

CLINICAL TRIALS

Northwell Health
https://www.northwell.edu/cancer-institute/research-clinical-trials
Erica Love, MD
Cancer Clinical Trials Manager
AVP, Clinical Research, Oncology
tel: 516-321-2285
email: elove@northwell.edu

SHARE
https://www.sharecancersupport.org/breast-cancer/clinical-trial-matching-service 
SHARE provides dedicated, experienced support for women facing breast, ovarian, uterine or metastatic breast cancer. SHARE has teamed up with EmergingMed to offer breast, ovarian, or uterine cancer patients a free, confidential, personalized Clinical Trial Matching service. You can customize your searches based on a range of criteria that includes the specific breast, ovarian, or uterine cancer type, stage, treatment history and place where you can enroll. Clinical Trial Specialists are available to guide you through your confidential search.

Queens Breast Cancer Support Group
at the Samuel Field YM-YWHA 58-20 Little Neck Pkwy; Zoom
meetings during Covid; register here https://www.sharecancersupport.org/calendar/support-
groups/breast-cancer-support-ongoing

Long Island Ovarian Cancer Support Group:
Zoom meetings during Covid; Call to register 212-719-1204
tel: 844-275-7427 (toll-free in English and Spanish)
email: helpline@sharecancersupport.org
tel: 877-769-4832 (toll-free in English and Spanish)
email: helpline@sharecancersupport.org
 

CLOTHING

Post-Mastectomy Jackets
www.itsmysecret.org
Zip up jackets with inside pockets for drains.
tel: 516-379-2949
email: itsmysecretjacket@gmail.com

Reboundwear
www.Reboundwear.com
A line of stylish athletic clothing that adapts to compromised mobility and postoperative limitations and restrictions.
tel: 646-688-3450
email: info@reboundwear.com
Donations of new or gently used Breast Cancer related articles. All prosthesis, post-surgical bras, camis or wigs must be cleaned and washed before donating.

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
20 Cheshire Pl, East Northport, NY 11731
tel: 631-261-1077

The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition
www.babylonbreastcancer.org
218 N. Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst NY 11757
tel: 631-893-4110
 

EQUIPMENT

Post-Surgery Recliner
www.theLiftMeUp.com
Designed by a Manhasset breast cancer survivor, the LiftMeUp is a portable electric recliner that instantly transforms your own bed and makes it adjustable. Extremely helpful when recuperating at home fromsurgery to keep you comfortable at an incline, it helps you transition from lying down to sitting upright and enables you to find your optimal position, all at the touch of a button.
Contact: Sabine 516-304-1980
email: sabine@abelysolutions.com

Rent-a-Center
www.rentacenter.com
Power recliner chairs
tel: 516-486-2900
 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

5Under Forty
www.5under40.org
Patients must live in NY or NJ and have been diagnosed with breast cancer or have tested positive for the BRCA Gene.
36 W 9th St. Suite 1, New York, NY 10011
email: info@5under40.Org

American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
75 Davids Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788 tel: 631-300-3141
132 W. 32nd Street, New York, NY 10001 tel: 212-586-8700
tel: 800-227-2345 Toll-free

Angela Andrade Foundation
www.angelaandradefoundation.org
Supports MBC (metastatic breast cancer) patients financially with grants up to $1800 yearly who apply and are awarded after meeting the eligibility requirements:
- Patient with Metastatic Breast Cancer 
- Receiving treatment within the United States
- Permanent resident of the United States

CANCERCare
www.cancercarecopay.org
- Financial Assistance Program: Provides limited financial assistance with treatment-related costs, such as transportation, home care and child care
https://www.cancercare.org/financial

- Co-payment Assistance Foundation: Helps people with cancer overcome financial access and
treatment barriers by assisting them with co-payments for their prescribed treatments.
https://www.cancercare.org/copayfoundation
Main Office: 275 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10001
tel: 212-601-9750 or Toll Free: 866-55-COPAY
email: information@CancerCarecopay.org
Long Island chapter: P.O. Box 611, Port Washington, NY 11050
tel: 800-813-4673
email: info@cancercarecpw.org

Catholic Charities
General help number manned by a social worker to point patients in the right direction for services across Long Island.
tel: 516-733-7045

Contractors for Kids
www.contractorsforkids.com
Contractors for Kids is a non-profit corporation offering financial assistance to families with a sick child. Their goal is to help the family overcome obstacles that have impacted their lives due to sickness, injury or death of a child. The financial aid includes paying bills the family might need, from phone bills to mortgage payments. Must apply using online application for financial assistance. The requirements are completed and notarized application, medical proxy authorization, and family letter explaining need for financial aid, letter from child’s physician with diagnosis and circumstances that might support financial need, personal tax returns, last two pay stubs, birth certificate of child or legal guardianship papers, copies of all bills requesting assistance with as well as supporting financial income documents.
tel: 1-888-208-kids (5437)
email: Cfk@contractorsforkids.org

Cure Mommy’s Breast Cancer.
www.curemommy.org
Can provide up to $250. Complete application online at www.curemommy.org 
Fax application to (888) 519-9185 or email to curemommy@gmail.com. No insurance or drug reimbursement, for outstanding living expenses. Only applications received from New York residents of Nassau and Suffolk Counties will be considered at this time.
PO Box 585, N. Bellmore, NY 11710
tel: 516-967-1148

Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN)
https://www.panfoundation.org
Assists patients who cannot access the treatments they need due to out-of-pocket health care costs including deductibles, co-payments and co-insurance.
tel: 866-316-7263

Pink Aid - Pink Purse
www.pinkaid.org
Pink Purse provides assistance to individuals in need of financial help for non-medical expenses due to a breast cancer diagnosis. An application (which can be obtained on-line) must be completed by a social worker and include a doctor's letter confirming the diagnosis. The maximum financial assistance is $750 per 12-month period. Payments are made directly to providers. They do not reimburse the applicant directly.
Pink Aid - Pink Purse, P.O. Box 5157, Westport, CT 06881
tel: 844-PINKAID, (844-746-5243)

Sharsheret
www.sharsheret.org
A national non-profit organization helping women with increased genetic risk for breast or ovarian cancer through personalized support. Some financial support also available for non-medical services. Though their expertise is with young women and Jewish families, they serve all women and men.
tel: 866-474-2774

The Pink Fund
www.Pinkfund.org
Provides financial support to breast cancer patients which helps meet basic needs, decrease stress levels and allow patients to focus on healing.
P.O. Box 603, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
tel: 877-234-PINK (877-234-7465) someone will return your call within 48 hours
email: info@thepinkfund.org

The Sam Fund
www.thesamfund.org
Supports young adult cancer survivors 21-39 years of age in the U.S. after cancer as they recover from the financial impact of cancer treatment. Average grant is typically in the $1,500-$2,000 range. Two-step process:

Step 1 - requires answering questions about cancer experience, current financial situation and grant requests. There are a few short essay questions as well. (time consuming and must disclose significant personal information). Doctors must verify cancer survivorship status.

Step 2 - typically 60% of Part 1 applicants are invited to submit part 2, and approximately 50% of Part 2 applicants are selected for funding. The online, two-part application is available twice a year: in Jan. and June and only stays open 4-6 weeks. (Important not to miss that window, as application is not on a rolling basis)
tel: 617-938-3484
email: info@thesamfund.org

Triple Step
www.triplesteptowardthecure.org
Financial support for transportation, meals, selected co-pays for Triple Negative patients.
tel: 424-258-0313

Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation
https://tnbcfoundation.org/
The Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation (TNBC) is a nationwide organization that has partnered with CancerCare to offer free, professional support services to patients and families coping with a diagnosis of triple negative breast cancer. The TNBC Helpline is staffed by experienced oncology social workers with specific knowledge of triple negative disease. In addition to counseling, TNBC Helpline staff can direct callers to other useful resources such as a financial assistance program, support groups and educational workshops.
tel: 877-880-TNBC (8622)
email: TNBCHelpline@cancercare.org

United Breast Cancer Foundation
https://www.ubcf.org
United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) is a nationwide organization, with National Headquarters in Huntington, NY, that provides financial assistance offering several programs including: Individual grant: For women in active treatment or within 3 years of remission, grant covers living expenses including rent, utilities, car payments, etc.

- Holistic grant: For women in active treatment or survivors up to 10 years out, grant covers holistic treatment(s) including nutritional counseling, energy healing, wigs, prostheses, etc.

- Child sponsorship grant: For women in active treatment or up to 3 years in remission, grant covers costs that are specifically for children, including child care, clothing, child’s medical bills, etc. Applicants may apply to more than one grant. Note that each grant application requires submission of date and nature of diagnosis along with income verification as proof of eligibility. There is a $25 application fee per grant that will be paid back through the grant. If the applicant is not able to pay the fee, contact the foundation directly to explain the situation.
tel: 877-822-4287
email: info@ubcf.org
 

FITNESS/ YOGA/ REIKI/ MEDITATION

Food Matters
https://www.foodmatters.com/article/10-free-yoga-meditation-classes-you-can-do-home 
Free at-home meditations or yoga classes
Jennifer Staib - Reiki Master Teacher
www.reikipeace.com
The Reiki Peace Center
Centerport, NY 11721
tel: 631-988-2003
email: havenhillandes@gmail.com

Journey to Wellness LLC
www.SharonEpstein.com
www.journeytowellnessllc.com
Bonnie Oringer, Certified Personal Trainer, C.E.S. (Cancer Exercise Specialist)
Health Coach, nutrition and weight management counselor
tel: 516-314.3355
email: bonnie@JourneytoWellnessLLC.com

Judi Talit, M.S. Certified Reiki Master
Healing Alternatives: virtual reiki, meditation instruction, guided meditation, guided imagery, affirmations and stress management education, program design and support.
Roslyn, NY
tel: 516-248-4336
email: healingalt@aol.com

Linda Fuller C-IAYT
https://lindafuller.org
Certified Yoga Therapist, Ycat Yoga Therapy Specialist (Cancer & Chronic Illness), Stress Management Specialist, Usui Reiki Master, Advanced Integrated Energy Practitioner, Sounder Sleep System Practitioner, Aroma Technique Practitioner
tel: 516-384-9718
email: Lfulleryoga@gmail.com

North Shore Wellness Group
www.northshorewellnessgroup.net
Reiki for Mind, Body and Spirit Support of those diagnosed with Breast Cancer.
Andrea Brophy, Reiki Practitioner
575 Underhill Blvd. Suite 126, Syosset, NY 11791
tel: 516-802-4500
email: nshorewellness@optonline.net

Northwell Health’s Center for Wellness & Integrative Medicine
https://northwellcwim.com
Northwell’s Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine, is an educational, wellness, and retreat center dedicated to one’s personal evolution in mind, body and spirit. With a specific emphasis on women, the center recognizes that each person’s journey to health is unique, therefore they collaborate with your healthcare team to create an individualized wellness plan specific to your needs and goals. The Center’s focus is on wellness and prevention. Their approach is evidence based, customized and shown to be safe and effective. Their multidisciplinary staff includes a physician, psychologist, holistic nurse practitioner, nurses, massage therapist, acupuncturist, reflexologist, nutritionist, certified yoga instructors and reiki master.
Jennifer Caliendo, Operations Manager
1500 Old Northern Blvd, Roslyn, NY 11050
tel: 516-858-3095
email: jcaliendo@northwell.edu

Upcoming Events and Workshops at Northwell:
Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been used to support symptom management while undergoing cancer treatments. Call for appointment: 516-858-3095

Chair Yoga Classes
Tuesday 11:30-12:45pm and Sundays 12:00-1:00pm
To register: Call us at 516-858-3095 or visit our website
https://northwellcwim.com/

Guided Imagery: On-going and Online for your Convenience
Guided Imagery can help your mind focus on positive images and thoughts. It can help decrease stress and pain, and create a sense of well-being.

Heart Smart for Breast Cancer Virtual
Our heart smart for women with breast cancer is a wellness program available to individuals who have breast cancer or are recovering from breast cancer
treatments. An interdisciplinary team will present different topics supporting healthy lifestyles from an integrative perspective, each week with time for group
sharing. The program consists of seven 1-hour sessions in a virtual group via zoom.

Lifestyle Medicine
Lifestyle Medicine is an Evidence-based approach that can support women throughout their cancer journey by focusing on positive lifestyles.
Call for appointment: 516-858-3095

Reiki/Massage/Reflexology
These modalities may help to reduce stress, alleviate pain, and improve overall mental health and well-being.
Call for appointment: 516-858-3095.

Tai Chi Easy Series Virtual
Tai Chi EasyTM is an approach that makes Tai Chi simple, fun, and beneficial right away. The focus is on movement and breathing to create a state of relaxation and calmness. Call for registration: 516-858-3095

Om Sweet Om Center for Yoga Classes
www.omsweetomyoga.com
2 Irma Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050
tel: 516-944-YOGA

Sharon Epstein MS, LCAT, E-RYT-500
www.SharonEpstein.com
Personalized Individual and Family Yoga in the privacy of your home.
tel: 917-693-8287
email: SharonEpstein@gmail.com

Sol Center, Port Washington
https://www.sol.center/simpl-e-schedule
Meditation and healing center offering free meditations on Mondays
Strength to Strength Cancer Wellness Program for Women
www.sjjcc.org/cwc

The Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center
Helps breast cancer survivors by providing support and services to nurture their body, mind, and spirit. All exercise classes taught by a certified cancer exercise specialist.
- Exercise Class: Strength training classes will help increase energy and stamina, plus strengthen heart and bone health.
- Gentle Yoga Classes: Participate in a combination of postures, rhythmic breathing and meditation to reduce fatigue and anxiety resulting in restored energy and vitality.
- Discussion Group: For Women with Breast or Gynecological in Treatment
- Short Term Individual Counseling
Programs and services are free and open to all in the community
Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills, NY 11548
tel: 516-484-1545, ext. 213 – Contact: Randy Hight, LCSW, OSW-C, Director
email: rhight@sjjcc.org

Yoga4Cancer
www.y4c.com
www.lovelightworks.com
Yoga for Cancer Survivors requires no prior yoga experience and can be modified for any and all participants. Private in-home classes. Also offers reiki treatments.
tel: 516-446-3028 – Contact: Hilary Chasin
email: hilary.chasin@gmail.com

Yoga Life
www.yogalifepw.com
Private or group classes offered at your home.
927 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington, NY 11050
tel: 516-767-9642 – Contact: Shari Thompson, 917-796-9365 (cell)
Hair / Make-up / Skin Care/ Tattoo

Arctic Cold Caps
https://arcticcoldcaps.com/
The Arctic Cold Cap system is recommended by many hospitals and physicians to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy treatment. Three levels of service are offered depending on a patients’ budget and needs. Registered nurses provide patient support.
tel: 877-234-1688

De Lis Salon & Spa
www.delissalon.com
576 Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030
Erick Ilizarov, Owner
tel: 516-365-6500

DigniCap Scalp Cooling System
https://dignicap.com
The FDA-cleared DigniCap Scalp Cooling System is indicated to reduce the likelihood of chemotherapy-induced alopecia in cancer patients with solid tumors. Available through Northwell Health Cancer Institute - Monter Cancer Center
450 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park, NY 11042
tel: 877-350-2150

FOS Living Organic Hair Salon
www.fosliving.com
Organic hair salon using all natural hair and scalp products. No ammonia, pesticides, synthetics or GMOs.
13 Nassau Blvd., Garden City South, NY 11530
tel: 516-481-5900

HairToStay
http://www.hairtostay.org/
HairToStay is a national subsidy program supported by partnerships with both philanthropic and commercial organizations, providing need-based grants to offset the expense of scalp cooling systems for chemotherapy patients being treated in the U.S. Information about submitting an application is on their website.
tel: 800-270-1897
email: info@HairToStay.org

Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, PC
www.lipsg.com
Camouflage make-up, eyebrow and eyelash care.
2200 Northern Blvd., Ste. 201, Greenvale, NY 11548
tel: 516-504-3014 or 516-231-1449

Medi-Ink Micropigmentation
www.mediinkllc.com
3D nipple/areola tattoo, scar camouflage, Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) by appointment only
Marnie Rustemeyer
tel: 917-753-6225

Mondays at Racine Cancer Care Foundation
www.mondaysatracine.org
Our Mission: Mondays at Racine provides proven mind-body derived health, beauty and wellness services to women, men and young adults undergoing treatment for any kind of cancer; all 100% free of charge. To schedule appointments and/or learn more, please call our Mondays Navigator at 888-9MONDAY (888-966-6329).
341 Main Street, Islip, NY 11751
tel: 631-224-5240
email: info@mondaysatracine.org

Nubest Salon & Spa
https://nubestsalon.com
Wig Care, eyebrow and eyelash care.
1482 Northern Blvd. , Manhasset, NY 11030
tel: 516-627-9444

NYBRA Plastic Surgical Group
https://nybra.com/our-practice/insights-events/medical-tattooist-nicole-rizzuto-qa/
Nicole Rizzuto, Medical Tattooist, Certified Surgical Technologist
833 Northern Blvd, Suite 160 Great Neck, NY 11021
tel: 516-498-8400

Olgalucia
www.permanentcosmeticsbyolga.com
Permanent Cosmetics
Olga Lucia, CPCP, FAAM, CMI Esthetician, Micro pigmentation Specialist
99 Powerhouse Road, Ste. 210, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
tel: 516-627-0722
email: olga@pcosmetics.com

Sauler Institute of Tattooing
www.SaulerInstitute.com
Specializing in 3D areola nipple tattoos and permanent cosmetics
61 E 75th St. Apt 1F New York, NY 10021
710 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021
Mandy Sauler, Owner
tel: 917-587-4415
email: mandy@saulerinstitute.com

Skin in Treatment
www.Pharmacistsdaughter.com
Skin in Treatment is a collection of skincare created by Merilyn Konnerth, a breast cancer survivor. This skincare treatment assists in addressing the effects of chemotherapy, radiation and multiple surgeries in cancer patients. Focused on gentle, plant-based and natural ingredients to soothe inflammation and bind moisture to the skin. All products are fragrance- free.
tel: 516 317-8710
email: utopiabath@aol.com

Yoga with Priti Jajoo
Saturday morning 9:30am 50 Minute Yoga Class $10 over zoom (recording good for 7 days also made available).
Email for questions or to join yoga offering email list: priti@pritijajoo.com
Live Classes Signup: https://pritijajoo.com/onlineclasses/
Online Recording Library: https://pritijajoo.com/practiceondemand

Lymphedema
Health Bridge Physical Therapy, PC & Lymphedema Therapy
Isabel Yomtobian, PT, President
1000 Northern Blvd., Suite 270, Great Neck, NY 11021
tel: 516-627-0303
fax: 516-320-8033

Northwell Health Lymphedema Therapy
https://www.northwell.edu/rehabilitation-network/programs-services/lymphedema-therapy
Providing comprehensive treatment, management and education to patients who have abnormal lymphatic flow due to cancer, surgery, radiation, vascular insufficiency, infection, trauma or unknown cause.
tel: 888-REHAB 03

Westbury Total Health Care
www.westburytotalhealthcare.com
A multidisciplinary rehabilitation practice specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation, Lymphedema treatment, physical therapy, chiropractic massage therapy and diet/nutrition.
355 Post Avenue, Suite. 100, Westbury, NY 11590
Diane Raspanti
tel: 516-333-3253
email: wthc1@aol.com
 

MAMMOGRAMS- FREE/ LOW COST

Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program
Sisters United in Health/Hermanas Unidas en la Salud
www.breast-cancer.adelphi.edu
Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077
Provides free 24-hour hotline, professionally facilitated individual and group counseling, and advocacy services to Breast Cancer patients and their families. All services are offered in English and Spanish. Provides breast health education and access to free and low-cost mammography screening services to underserved communities on Long Island.
Contacts:
Angela Papalia, LMSW, Assistant Director, 516-877-4329, apapalia@adelphi.edu
Adriana Valencia, LMSW, Bilingual Social Worker, 516-877-4371, avalencia@adelphi.edu
Lois Goetz, LMSW, ACSW, Bilingual Social Worker, 516-877-4347, goetz@adelphi.edu
Angelica Medina, MA, MCHES, Outreach Program Supervisor, 516-877-4331, amedina@adelphi.edu

American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
Provides information on free or low-cost mammograms.
tel: 800-227-2345

Cancer Screening Program (CSP)
Nassau County - Nassau University Medical Center’s Breast Imaging 516-572-3300
Queens - 718-263-2225, ext. 5524

National Breast & Cervical Early Detection Program
https://www.cancer.org/healthy/find-cancer-early/womens-health/nbccedp.html
Offers help to some women if they qualify.
tel: 800-232-4636

Northwell Uninsured Program
Free breast cancer screening and pap smears for women age 50 and over. No immigration documents are requested.
tel: 718-470-4165
 

MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINES

Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program
https://breast-cancer.adelphi.edu
Support Hotline: 800-877-8077
Adelphi University, School of Social Work, 1 South Avenue, PO Box 701, Garden City, NY 11530
Hotline is staffed by trained, professionally supervised volunteers who are all breast cancer survivors as well as extensive support groups and counseling program.
Lois Goetz, LMSW, ACSW
Bilingual Social Worker
tel: 516-877-4347
email: goetz@adelphi.edu

CANCERCare’s Hopeline
https://www.cancercare.org/counseling
Licensed oncology social workers provide free individual and support group counseling to anyone affected by cancer residing in New York or New Jersey. Counseling is available in English and Spanish and centers on the emotional and practical challenges that arise from cancer. Oncology social workers provide short-term, strengths-based emotional support and may also assist in locating practical assistance, including community resources. Counseling is offered in-person, via video-conferencing online or on the telephone.
tel: 800- 813-HOPE (4673) Ask to speak to a Social Worker

Pink Aid /Support Connection Hotline
Pink Aid, in partnership with Support Connection, offers a breast cancer hotline manned by professional peer counselors, all of whom are breast cancer survivors. The hotline is available to anyone diagnosed with breast cancer, at any stage in his or her journey from diagnosis, throughout treatment and beyond. The Hotline offers two critical kinds of support to breast cancer patients and survivors: ongoing emotional support and navigational support to help breast cancer patients and survivors find resources.
tel: 800-532-4290 The Hotline is open Monday - Friday 9am-5pm