Our Services
We are committed to making a difference with the women that we serve. As a result, we have developed a number of programs to meet your needs.
We are committed to making a difference with the women that we serve. As a result, we have developed a number of programs to meet your needs.
Support Group
Monthly sessions are held at easily accessible facilities within the inner city. Each one-hour group session provides:
* Education: Professionals present a variety of topics and engage members in stimulating discussions to increase knowledge about various aspects of breast cancer, from a medical and social perspective
* Support: Non-threatening, mutual, emotional support is offered while enjoying a healthy meal after each meeting
* Socialization: Time is allotted for members to relax and socialize before and after dining. Sub-groups have formed that meet aside from group sessions that provide fellowship for those without an outlet or formal support system
Monthly sessions are held at easily accessible facilities within the inner city. Each one-hour group session provides:
* Education: Professionals present a variety of topics and engage members in stimulating discussions to increase knowledge about various aspects of breast cancer, from a medical and social perspective
* Support: Non-threatening, mutual, emotional support is offered while enjoying a healthy meal after each meeting
* Socialization: Time is allotted for members to relax and socialize before and after dining. Sub-groups have formed that meet aside from group sessions that provide fellowship for those without an outlet or formal support system
Community Outreach
* Educational Presentations: Information on breast cancer to the target community of under served African American women
* Pamper with a Purpose: A city wide program directed to educate younger African American women and treat them to a “pamper session” (manicures, massages, hand massages, make-overs), BSE training, lunch, and gifts
* Literature Distribution: Breast cancer educational materials are distributed to beauty and nail salons, churches, medical offices, senior centers, and mammography sites
* HOT PINK LINE: An information and referral phone line for the newly diagnosed, relapsed patients or survivors. This resource is maintained by a breast cancer survivor
* Educational Presentations: Information on breast cancer to the target community of under served African American women
* Pamper with a Purpose: A city wide program directed to educate younger African American women and treat them to a “pamper session” (manicures, massages, hand massages, make-overs), BSE training, lunch, and gifts
* Literature Distribution: Breast cancer educational materials are distributed to beauty and nail salons, churches, medical offices, senior centers, and mammography sites
* HOT PINK LINE: An information and referral phone line for the newly diagnosed, relapsed patients or survivors. This resource is maintained by a breast cancer survivor
A Carin’ Touch
* Services and monetary assistance after an assessment by a licensed clinical social worker to determine needs and the extent to which support from Carin’ and Sharin’ can be offered. Limited financial assistance may be offered up to the end of treatment
* Services and monetary assistance after an assessment by a licensed clinical social worker to determine needs and the extent to which support from Carin’ and Sharin’ can be offered. Limited financial assistance may be offered up to the end of treatment
GEM (Going the Extra Mile)
* Under professional supervision, participants set goals for exercise, diet and adherence to address overall health and augment survival. Participants agree to:
o Exercise at least three (3) times per week
o Attend nutritional cooking classes
o Learn the value of portion control, healthy food selection and preparation
* Under professional supervision, participants set goals for exercise, diet and adherence to address overall health and augment survival. Participants agree to:
o Exercise at least three (3) times per week
o Attend nutritional cooking classes
o Learn the value of portion control, healthy food selection and preparation
Financial Assistance - we are the only organization in this area to provide the level of assistance
The following criteria must be met in order to receive consideration for financial assistance-
* Must be a loyal member of the Carin' and Sharin' Breast Cancer Education and Support Group
* Must be in treatment for breast cancer, unable to work and have limited income
* Must have exhausted all community, family, and church resources
* Must not have a working spouse in the home
* Must have attended group meetings at least 3 times prior to applying for assistance
* Must be committed to educating others about breast cancer
* A member who has been dropped from GEM for lack of attendance cannot receive assistance for one year
The following criteria must be met in order to receive consideration for financial assistance-
* Must be a loyal member of the Carin' and Sharin' Breast Cancer Education and Support Group
* Must be in treatment for breast cancer, unable to work and have limited income
* Must have exhausted all community, family, and church resources
* Must not have a working spouse in the home
* Must have attended group meetings at least 3 times prior to applying for assistance
* Must be committed to educating others about breast cancer
* A member who has been dropped from GEM for lack of attendance cannot receive assistance for one year