REACH TO RECOVERY | AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

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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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

250 Williams St., Atlanta, GA 30303

Hours

Volunteer and patient can talk at any mutually agreeable time.

Fax

(877) 227-2838

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.

Fee

Free

Eligibility

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

Agency info

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.