Sharsheret Inc
Sharsheret Inc is a Jewish nonprofit that helps people facing breast cancer, ovarian cancer, or high genetic risk. It offers phone and online support, peer matching, education, genetic counseling, caregiver help, parenting tools, and some financial help. Its main office is in Teaneck, New Jersey, and its services are available nationally, including by phone and online.
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Sharsheret offers one-on-one psychosocial support and information to women and their families facing breast or ovarian cancer, as well as those with increased heredity risk. Their services are... Main Services health education support network peer support virtual support Other Services financial assistance Serving adults young adults female recently diagnosed on-treatment post-treatment breast cancer ovarian cancer genetic disorder limited english More Less caregivers young adult cancer survivors adult cancer survivors
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What they offer 12
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Protecting Oral Health During Cancer CareEvent
A virtual program about oral health during cancer care.
- Not yet verified
Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, and Increased Hereditary Risk Support ProgramsService
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Busy BoxProgram
Busy Box sends parents resources, games, and activities to help children understand and cope while a parent faces cancer or preventive surgery.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
YAD: Young Adult Caring CornerProgram
YAD supports young adults, including ages 18 to 25, who are caring for or supporting a loved one with breast or ovarian cancer.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Cancer and Careers ConferenceEvent
A free virtual conference about balancing cancer treatment and recovery with work.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Finding A New Normal: Helping Your Patients Manage SurvivorshipEvent
A virtual training for healthcare professionals about helping patients manage survivorship.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Virtual Cancer Support ProgramsProgram
Sharsheret runs online programs with expert speakers and discussions for people in treatment or survivorship and their families.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Spirituality As An Essential Healing Tool in the Cancer ExperienceEvent
A virtual training for chaplains and rabbis about spirituality as part of the cancer experience.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Genetics CounselingService
An experienced genetic counselor speaks one-on-one about family history, cancer risk, genetic testing, and what results may mean for the person and family.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Individual Support Through The Link ProgramService
Trained mental health professionals and genetic counselors provide private support and information at any point in the cancer journey.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Ruth and Sidney Vine Peer Support NetworkProgram
This program matches women with a peer mentor who has had a similar breast cancer, ovarian cancer, or high-risk experience.
- Recently verified· Jun 25
Best Face Forward 2.0Grant
This program gives eligible people subsidies for wigs, cold caps, and some tattooing services related to breast or ovarian cancer care.
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