Reach To Recovery | American Cancer Society

250 Williams St., Atlanta, GA 30303

Eligibility

Open to those age 17 and older who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer or has even had a suspicious mammogram.

Required documents

None

Hours

Volunteer and patient can talk at any mutually agreeable time.

(866) 228-4327

Voice

(800) 227-2345

Voice

(877) 227-2838

Fax

https://www.reach.cancer.org

Application process

Phone for information. National call center operates 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week. Clients can also go to website anytime to create a profile and find a volunteer. Reach to Recovery phone app is also available through the app store.

Fees

Free

Service area

United States

Description

Matches volunteers who are breast cancer survivors with newly diagnosed or pre-diagnosis patients who are comparable in age, cancer type and extent, treatment plan, etc. The volunteer makes an initial phone contact and provides literature, exercise information, and other support.

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Providing organization

American Cancer Society

Works toward the elimination of cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer via research funding, education, advocacy and service. Provides information about both cancer and resources for cancer patients. Also sponsors a range of support groups and one-to-one visitation programs for cancer patients.