Peer Support For Cancer | Cancer Hope Network
Matches adult individuals that have or have had cancer with a survivor of the same cancer, treatment, and side-effects. Also matches caregivers and family members with trained volunteer caregivers who themselves have undergone a similar experience. One-on-one emotional support and encouragement is provided via telephone by more than 500 survivors and caregivers representing over 80 types of cancer.
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211 Summit
Physical Address
2 North Road, Suite A, Chester, NJ 07930
Hours
Same as site hours.
Voice
Application process
Call the toll-free number to speak with a Patient Services Coordinator who will connect individuals to a trained Support Volunteer. Or visit the website to request a peer support match.
Fee
No fee.
Eligibility
Serves adult individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers/family members.
Languages
Only English is available when calling the agency, but has Support Volunteers that may speak other languages.
Service area
United States
Agency info
Cancer Hope Network
Offers confidential, one-on-one emotional support to adult cancer patients and their loved ones. Support is provided via telephone by trained volunteers who've been through a similar cancer experience and recovered.