Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Y-ME and its network of Affiliates provide information and support to anyone touched by breast cancer. As originally envisioned by Y-ME’s founders, all programs and services are available free-of-charge.
Peer support is the cornerstore of many of Y-ME's programs and services. Peer support is provided by breast cancer survivors who have been through Y-ME's training program. There are many benefits to peer support. It is not clinical therapy, but it does provide a connection to people who have first-hand experience managing the disease. Y-ME's peer counselors provide emotional support and discuss information in a compassionate, open and honest way. Y-ME 's peer counselors understand that each breast cancer experience is unique, and they provide individualized attention and information that is fact-based and judgment-free.
- 24- Hour National Breast
Cancer Hotline
The only hotline staffed by trained peer counselors who are breast cancer survivors. - Survivor Match
Program
You can be paired with a peer counselor who had the same diagnosis, is the same age or has experienced similar challenges as you. - Partner Match Program
Through the Y-ME Hotline, the program provides support and education for people while they are supporting a wife, partner or other loved one through the disease. - Publications
Y-ME provides culturally sensitive resources for those who would like to know more about breast cancer. Brochures and booklets are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Tagalog, Russian and Vietnamese. - Wig and Prosthesis
Bank
Provides products free-of-charge to women with limited resources. - Y-ME Local Affiliates
Ten affiliates across the country provide programs and services for their communities.
- ShareRing Network
A monthly, one-hour teleconference featuring a breast cancer related presentation by a medical professional followed by a question and answer session. Participants are divided into small discussion groups moderated by volunteers. - Y-ME Advocacy
A great way to get involved and make a difference in public policy, research and patient quality of life. - A Day for You and Friends
of Ann and Mimi
An all-day event that provides breast health information and breast screening exams in underserved communities in several U.S. cities.
