The following is a work-in-progress of all metastatic support groups across the country and Canada. To keep it accurate and up-to -date, we need your continued help. For additions or corrections, please contact us at getinvolved.mbcnet@gmail.com .

While we are happy to offer this information, please know that MBCN is not endorsing or recommending any particular group; we are merely passing along information that our members have shared with us.

The info starts with PEER SUPPORT MATCHES and TELEPHONE GROUPS and ON-LINE GROUPS. The IN-PERSON GROUPS follow, alphabetical state-by-state, then city. Canada is at the end of the list.

Cancer Care offers a free telephone support group for those living with mbc nationwide. Call Carolyn Messner, Director of Education & Training at Cancer Care at 212-712-8354. This initial call is to a 212 area code. Once Carolyn registers you in a phone support group, the call-in number is toll free. When you speak with her, mention that you are referred by the Metastatic Breast Cancer Network. If you get her voice mail, leave your name and phone number and she will call you back. Cancer Care's goal is to accomodate everyone who calls seeking support.

A YSC Demographic Questionnaire is preferred for participation. To recieve the form, for more information, or to register for the call, please email your full name to ywabc@youngsurvival.org .

National call-in number: 800.804.6968
International call-in number: 647.723.7260; access code: 4242163.

2010 call dates:
Jan 12
Feb 9
Mar 9
Ap 13
May 11
June 8
July 13
Aug 10
Sept 14
Oct 12
Nov 9
Dec 14

CALIFORNIA : Mission Viejo
Mission Breast Center at the Women's Wellness Center
26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 171C
corner of Los Altos & Crown Valley Parkway
This group meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month from
11:30 am - 1pm. Light refreshments are provided.
CONTACT : 949-365-2273 X 4
Facilitators : Lori Ash, LCSW & Julie Patterson, OCN


CALIFORNIA : Palo Alto
Breast Cancer Connections on Cambridge Ave
This facilitated group meets every Monday from 6:30 - 8:30 pm.
One of BCC's first programs, this is a weekly forum for women
to share the unique concerns and feelings brought on by metastatic cancer. With guidance from Deborah Rosenberg, LCSW, and Marcia
Pals, MFT, the group discusses life and death, fears and hopes, and
the effects on friends and family members. RSVP is requested.
CONTACT : Marcie Pais, Marriage & Family Licensed MSW
marciepais2@sbcglobal.net; 650-561-9275


CALIFORNIA : Sacramento
SAM Ladies - Sacramento Area Mets Ladies, a group for women in the Sacramento area with metastatic breast cancer who are interested in connecting for information sharing and support. 
email samladies-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

COLORADO: Boulder
Tebo Family Pavilion Community Room 4715 Arapahoe Ave
This group, for those with advanced breast cancer, meets the
2nd & 4th Mondays of the month from noon - 1:15pm.
Advanced registration is required.
CONTACT : Clare Lindsay 303-319-4232

FLORIDA : Casselberry ( Orlando area)
Seminole County Public Library 215 N. Oxford Rd
Surviving & Thriving, a peer-support group, holds meetings the
2nd Thursday of the month from 10-11:30am.
CONTACT : Joan Eskin joaneskin@gmail.com 407-281-6307 or
Laura Goldstein pinkribbonlaura@yahoo.com

GEORGIA : Decautur
Emory Winship Cancer Institute
This patient-only group meets the 1st & 3rd Monday of the month
from 11am - 12:30 pm at The Chocolate Coffee Cafe @ 2094 North Decatur Rd. RSVP requested.
CONTACT : Jean Rowe, LMSW 404-778-1202 jean.rowe@emoryhealthcare.org

ILLINOIS : Hinsdale
The Wellness House at 131 S. Country Line Road offers the
MANAGING RECURRENT & METASTATIC CANCER group on Fridays
from 10-11:30am. This group is for mixed types of stage 4 cancers.
They discuss the many unique issues faced by people with all
types of recurrent and/or metastatic cancer. Life experiences, coping strategies and information are exchanged in ways that support all members. Family members and drop-ins are also welcome.
CONTACT : Michael Williams, PsyD 630-323-5150 mwilliams@wellnesshouse.org

LIVING WITH METASTATIC BREAST CANCER is a weekly group
specifically for those living with metastatic breast cancer. They
meet Tuesdays from 10-11:30am to focuses on the ongoing
challenges that arise from dealing with treatment, relationships,
and facing the future. Registration is required.
CONTACT : Linda Kengott, LPC at 630-654-5109 lkengott@wellnesshouse.org

INDIANA : Indianapolis
Wellness Community of Central Indiana, Inc. 5150 W. 71 St
This group meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of each month
from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Elaine Smith, LCSW, facilitates the group.
CONTACT : Laura Weiger, LSW, Program Director 317-257-1505 X2003

MARYLAND : Annapolis
METAvivor Research and Support, Inc. is an active support program.
The group has weekly activities, guest speakers every second month,
and works to ensure that each member has the support needed. Both women and men with metastatic breast cancer who live in and around the Annapolis area are welcome to join. www.metavivor.org
CONTACT : Pat Tomaselli 410-263-3340 pat.tomaselli@ngc.com

METAvivor also assists others wanting to start their own support programs by offering specific suggestions and advice.
CONTACT : "CJ" (Dian Corneliussen-James) 410-263-3340 cj.metavivor@gmail.com

MASSACHUSSETS : Boston
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Shapiro 9
This group meets Monday mornings from 10:30am - noon.
CONTACT : Hester Hill Schnipper, LICSW, BCD, OSW-C
617-667-2661    hhill@bidmc.harvard.edu


MASSACHUSSETS : Boston
Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group at Mass. General
Yawkey Outpatient Center; 9th floor; suite 9A
This is an ongoing support group for individuals living with metastatic breast cancer. This is a closed group and requires an intake interview.
CONTACT : Julie A. Berrett, LICSW 617-643-2355 for the interview and information about the start date of the group.


MASSACHUSSETS: Boston
Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group at Dana-Farber/Brigham
and Women's Cancer Center - Smith Building, Conference Room 239
This group meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 10- 11am.
Please call to register.
CONTACT : Pat Kartiganer, LICSW 617-632-5605

MASSACHUSSETS : Harvard
The Healing Garden 145 Bolton Rd
Phone: 978-456-353
There are two groups for women with metastatic breast cancer.
The alternate Friday group from 1:30 - 3pm is led by Marilyn Brine Gilmour MSW, LICSW MBG1045@verizon.net . The alternate Tuesday group from 3:30 pm - 5pm is led by Elaine Olmstead RN, MS.
CONTACT : Program Registration - Julie Seavy julie@healinggarden.net 

MASSACHUSETTS : Natick
Natick Holistic Therapies 20 Main St. Suite 300 
This group is for all types of metastatic cancers. They meet the
2nd & 4th Wednesdays of month from 3:30 -5pm.
CONTACT : Marilyn Brine Gilmour, MSW, LICSW 508-893-0914  MBG1045@verizon.net


NEW JERSEY : Bedminster
The Wellness Community of Central NJ    3 Crossroads Dr
The Advanced Breast Cancer Networking Group meets every other Wednesday from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.
CONTACT : Ellen Levine , MSW,LCSW, OSW-C at 908-658-5400 X2

NEW JERSEY - Neptune
The Metastatic/Recurrent Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group, based out of the Jersey Shore Medical Center meets the 3rd Tuesday 
of each month from 4:30 - 5:30pm. Pre-registration is required.
CONTACT : Barbara Feurguson, LSW, MSW  732-776-2380


NEW JERSEY - Princeton
Advanced Breast Cancer Support Group meets at the YWCA, is free,
and is open to out-of-state women. They meet the 1st and 3rd
Monday of each month from 7:30-9pm. This group is facilitated by
Elsie Reiss - Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
CONTACT: Kara Stephenson 609-497-2100 X346
Location: Bramwell House Living Room, YWCA Princeton

NEW YORK: Bohemia (Bay Shore area)
Islip Breast Cancer Coalition   301 East Maun St
This group meets monthly. The dates vary depending on group availability.
CONTACT : Donna Blydenburgh, RN rndonnab@aol.com 631-567-1107
or Colleen at ecdhof@optonline.net

NEW YORK: Buffalo
Metastatic Breast Cancer Social Networking Group
150 Bennet Rd - Cheektowaga
This group is coordinated with the Life Transitions Center.
They meet the 1st Wednesday of the month from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
There is no fee to attend this evening of conversation and social networking for women who have experienced metastatic breast cancer.
CONTACT : 716-836-6460 for more information

NEW YORK : Garden City
Adelphi University Statewide Breast Cancer Program  1 South Ave
Groups are held at the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program, School of
Social Work on Tuesdays from 1:30 - 3pm. Pre-registration is required.
CONTACT : Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW 516-877-4314 or the Breast
Cancer Hotline 800-877-8077

NEW YORK : Hampton Bays
This metastatic breast cancer group has flexible meeting times
to accomodate participants. They generally meet on Mondays from
2-4pm in the Hampton Bays Library. Pre-registration is required.
CONTACT : Edyle O'Brian, LCSW  631-329-0520
edylecsw@optonline.net

NEW YORK : Kingston
Oncology Support Program - Benedictine Hospital
80 Mary’s Avenue
This group meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
from 2-3:30pm. All types of metastatic cancer patients are welcome.
CONTACT : Sarah Urech 845-339-2071 X103

NEW YORK : New York
New York University Clinical Cancer Center 160 E. 34 St. 11th fl
This group meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from
4:00-5:00pm.
CONTACT : Lisa Sevanick, LCSW at 212-731-5110

NEW YORK : New York
Memorial Sloan Kettering Breast Center Support Group for
Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer - 300 E. 66 St. - 2nd floor
There are two groups: every Wednesday from 1:00 - 2:30pm for
those over age 45 and every Friday from 1:00 - 2:30pm for those
aged 45 and under.
CONTACT : Roz Kleban, LCSW at 646-888-5271

NEW YORK : Rochester
James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at the University of Rochester
Medical Center -601 Elmwood Ave
ADVANCED INSIGHTS is for those living with metastatic breast
cancer. Friends and family members are also welcome. The group
meets the 3^rd Monday of each month from 4:30-6pm. This is a
psycho-educational group with member driven topics and guest discussions.
CONTACT: Sandra E. Sabatka, LMSW - oncology social worker
(585) 276-4529 Sandra_Sabatka@urmc.rochester.edu

NEW YORK : Rochester
Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester - 840 University Ave
This group is for those living with metastatic breast cancer.
They meet the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month from
10-11:30am. Prior to joining the group, a meeting with the
facilitator is arranged to learn more about the group and the
health status of its members.
CONTACT facilitator : Nancy Cooper, PhD (breast cancer survivor
of primary breast cancer) info@bccr.org (585) 473-8177

Support Group for Spouses & Partners of Those Living with
Advanced Breast Cancer : meetings to be one evening a
month at a time to be determined by participants.
CONTACT : 585-473-8177


NEW YORK : Williamsville
The Breast Cancer Network of Western New York funds a
Metastatic Support Group that meets every other Tuesday
from 12-1:20 pm at 5166 Main St., suite 100.
For further info, contact Chris Bylewski at 565-2092

NEW YORK : Yorktown Heights
Support Connection - 40 Triangle Center, suite 100 
This group meets the 3rd Friday of each month at 12:30 pm.
The group is for women living with recurrence of breast or ovarian
cancer, advanced stage cancer and/or metastasis.
CONTACT : 914-962-6402

NORTH CAROLINA : North Elam, Greensboro
Regional Cancer Center
This group meets the 3rd Thursday of the month from
6:00 - 7:30 pm.
CONTACT Facilitator: Terry Moore-Painter, Chaplain
moorepa2@aol.com, 336-832-0364


OHIO : Toledo
The Victory Center 5532 W. Central Ave
This group is for recurrent or metastatic cancer. They meet the first
Tuesday of the month from 6-7:30 pm. No pre-registration is required.
CONTACT : 419-531-7600 for further info
Facilitator - Nicole Bryant, MA


OKLAHOMA : Tulsa
The NE Oklahoma Affiliate of Network of Strength  4606 E. 67St.
suite #314 will, upon request, start a support group specifically
for those living with metastatic breast cancer.
CONTACT Program Coordinator: Carey Edwards @ 918-494-8808

OREGON : Portland (Tigard)
Providence Cancer Center - St. Vincent’s Hospital
Making Today Count is a program for people with all different
Metastatic cancers; typically, 90% of the participants have
breast cancer. They meet every Wednesday from 11-12:30pm.
CONTACT : Diane Harris LCSW 503-216-2917

Breast Friends has a mets group for ‘young’ women.
CONTACT : Sharon Henison 503-598-8048

PENNSYLVANIA : Allentown
Morgan Cancer Center/LVH
Cedar Crest Blvd.
A NEW group is forming - first meet is Oct 11.
Call 610-402-CARE for information.


PENNSYLVANIA : Chambersburg
A support group has started for Advanced Stage or Stage 4
Metastatic Breast Cancer. The first meeting is May 17 at 6pm.
Location: Public Resource Library- Rhonda Brake Shreiner
Women's Center at 757 Norland Ave. The library is next to
the waiting room of the Women's Center.
CONTACT : 02
Deb Mumma  717-816-9793  totalmumma1@comcast.net
Laura Umbrell  217-6747   lumbrell@summithealth.org


PENNSYLVANIA : Philadelphia
The Wellness Community - Living Well with Advanced Breast Cancer
The Suzanne Morgan Center at Ridgeland
Chamounix Drive, West Fairmount Park
This monthly professionally facilitated networking group is for
women dealing with mbc. They meet the 4th Tuesday of every
month from 11am-1pm.
CONTACT : Karen Neyer 215-879-7733 or www.twcp.org

RHODE ISLAND : Providence
A support group meets at the Women and Infant's Hospital on the
2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 1-2:30pm.
CONTACT : Katie  401-274-1122 X  7211 for additional


TENNESSEE : Chattanooga
Network Of Strength at 3089 Broad St. hosts support groups for
those living with mbc every other Tuesday from 5:15 - 6:30 pm.
CONTACT : Lee Alpert 423-622-4454

TENNESSEE : Memphis
The Jones Clinic Annex at 7710 Wolf River Circle
CONTACT : Ellen Eisen, LCSW at 901-202-7639 for information
on meeting time and to register.

TENNESSEE : Nashville
Gilda’s Club at 1707 Division St hosts weekly support groups
for patients and family members - free of charge.
CONTACT : Felice Apolinsky, LCSW at 615-329-1124

TEXAS : Austin
Breast Cancer Resource Center (www.bcrc.org) 512-544-0900
This peer-run group is sponsored by the IV League. It is a
grass-roots group with approx 17 members. They meet at the
Serena Room in Casa de Luz on Toomey Road every Wednesday
from 10:45 - 12:30 and the last Sunday of the month at 2pm at
a member's home; potlucks with families are held once a year.
E-mail to the group at IVLeagueOnline@gmail.com ; there is
a Yahoo group and a NING site
CONTACT : Ray Anne Evans rayanne@bcrc.org 512-544-0904
or Jeanne Collins at 512-921-9553

TEXAS : Houston
sponsored by The Rose-Joan Gordon Mammography Center -
affiliated with the American Cancer Society
5420 W. Loopmount - suite 3300
RosebudsII is for women who have had or are at high risk for
recurrence and or metastases. They meet the 2nd & 4th
Thursday of each month from 5:45 - 7:30pm.
CONTACT: Jackie 713-661-5410 www.RosebudsSupport.org

TEXAS : San Antonio
Cancer Therapy & Research Center - 1919 Wurzback Road
Keep Abreast II meets the first Monday of each month at 6pm.
CONTACT : Suzi Emanuel at 210-593-5700 or 210-593-5962


VIRGINIA : Alexandria
Inova Alexandria Hospital Cancer Center - 4320 Seminary Rd
Life With Cancer metastatic group meets the first Wednesday 
of each month from 6-7:30pm. Facilitators : Shara Sosa LCSW
and Geronima Cortese-Jimenez, RN,OCN,MPH
Registration is required
CONTACT : 703-698-2522


VIRGINIA : Fairfax
Life With Cancer Family Center - 8411 Pennell St
This metastatic support group meets every Friday.
CONTACT : facilitator Sage Bolte, ABD, LCSW, OSW-C and
psychiatrist at 703-698-2520 for time of daytime group meeting.

WASHINGTON : Seattle
The Healing Place - Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group
Seattle Breast Center on the Northwest Medical Center Campus
1560 N 115th St # 104
This group meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
from 9:30 to 11am.
CONTACT : Shawna Easterly,MA 206-579-2256 seasterly@spu.edu
or Treesia Kan 206-930-7633 kankt@quest.net

WASHINGTON : Walla Walla
St. Mary’s Regional Cancer Center - 401 West Poplar
This support group is for those living with mbc. Patients at other
cancer centers are welcome. The group is facilitated by a social worker.
CONTACT : Mardi Hagerman, LICSW 509-522-5700

CANADA

ALBERTA : Calgary
Breast Expressive Supportive Therapy (B.E.S.T.) Group
Tom Baker Cancer Center - Holy Cross site - 2202 Second Street SW
In-person group meets every Tuesday at 1:30-3:00pm; new members
are pre-interviewed; group has been in existence since 1993.

CONTACT co-facilitators :
Lisa Lamont (clinical social worker) 403-355-3201 lisalamo@cancerboard.ab.ca ;
Michael Speca (psychologist) 403-210-0437
michaelp@cancerboard.ab.ca