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Talk to a breast cancer survivor.
We named our call center YourShoes™ because our peer counselors are all breast cancer survivors. They understand how important it is to talk with someone who’s been through it. The peer counselors at YourShoes help people touched by breast cancer feel the strength and support they need.
“Even though my family is a wonderful support system, I needed someone who had been in my shoes.”
YourShoes has the country's only 24/7 toll-free hotline staffed exclusively by trained peer counselors who are breast cancer survivors. These peer counselors are experienced in handling all types of questions related to breast cancer, and can talk with you about your feelings and concerns. They will make sure your questions are answered and give you the information you need in plain language. Call YourShoes at 800-221-2141 .
Peer counselors can who had a similar diagnosis or life experiences. You'll be able to talk with someone who really understands your concerns--a woman or man who has been there.
The YourShoes 24/7 Breast Cancer Support Center offers interpreters in 150 languages on the Hotline. Simply call the YourShoes and state the desired language in English (e.g. "Polish"). The peer counselor then contacts Language Line Services and requests an interpreter who joins the call to facilitate communication.
If you'd prefer to e-mail, peer counselors are always available to answer your questions that you can ask from the comfort and privacy of your computer. today and get immediate emotional relief.
provides support and education for people who are supporting a wife, partner, mother, daughter or friend through breast cancer. Simply call the Hotline and ask to leave a message for the Partner's Match Program volunteer who will return your call as soon as possible. For more information on supporting a loved one through breast cancer, read our brochure, (pdf).
If you are a , call the YourShoes and be matched with a male breast cancer survivor.
Talk to someone who has walked in your shoes.
YourShoes™ is the umbrella name for the organization’s peer support services and encompasses the 24/7 breast cancer support center with real-time interpreters available in more than 150 languages for telephone conversations; match programs, support via e-mail; the ShareRing Network, a monthly, one-hour teleconference; and survivor-facilitated support groups.
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