Partner Match Program
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization provides a unique service for those who are supporting a woman through breast cancer– the Partner's Match Program. The program provides support and education for people while they are supporting a wife, partner or other loved one through the disease.
How does the program work?
We can match you with a person who has had similar experiences as you will have being the caregiver or loved one of a survivor. Simply call the 24-hour Y-ME National Breast Cancer Hotline at 1-800-221-2141 and request to be paired with a Match Program volunteer. The peer counselor on the Hotline will take your name and phone number, and ask you a few questions in order to match you with a volunteer who can best address your concerns—someone who has been there.
You will receive a phone call from a Match Program volunteer within two business days.
How will I benefit from calling?
When a loved one is diagnosed, you may feel helpless or overwhelmed. We know it can be difficult to cope during this time and that's why Y-ME is here to help you through it. Y-ME partner’s match peer counselors understand how you’re feeling and know that talking to someone who’s been there is extremely rewarding. You don’t have to cope with this alone.
How do I become a partner’s match peer counselor?
Y-ME is always recruiting husbands, partners, friends and loved ones to become partner’s match peer counselors. If you’re interested in participating,visit our volunteer section of the Web site or apply now.
To speak with someone about these opportunities, e-mail kbonen@y-me.org.
