Support Groups

It’s so helpful to be able to share your feelings and challenges with others who are in a similar place in their life. Our support groups meet on a regular basis and are facilitated by professional counselors. When you need someone to talk to who understands exactly what you mean, our support groups may be just the thing.

Lakia Johnson, LMSW

  • Support groups meet monthly on the 2nd Monday from 6:00 - 7:00 PM at Spot Coffee, 1406 Hertel Ave, Buffalo (register here) and monthly on the 4th Saturday from 10:00 - 11:00 AM on Zoom (register here). The groups are facilitated by Lakia Johnson, LMSW who is an Oncology Social Worker at ECMC and General Physician, PC. You can also register for the groups by calling our office at 716-706-0060.

  • Individual phone call counseling with Ms. Johnson is also available (register below)

  • Peer to peer mentoring connects you to one of our trained breast cancer survivor peer mentors. Please register below to be a peer mentor or peer mentee.

  • Contact Us for more information or peer mentoring and counseling registration

    Sisters in Survival programs are supported with funding from New York State

Sisters in Survival - Support for Women of Color

BCN Support Groups

  • This support group is facilitated by BCN Program Director Rachel Wallmeyer.

    3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 PM.

    Summary of groups:

    Both South towns support groups are open to anyone with a breast cancer diagnosis, or history. The goal of the groups is to provide support, education and community while fostering an environment of safety and comfort. Feel welcome to arrive 15 minutes early for our mix and mingle time between both south towns support groups.

    Metastatic Group 7pm:

    For those living with stage 4 breast cancer. Come join us to gain new insights, gain the support of others in a similar situation. Facilitated by BCN Program Director, Rachel Wallmeyer. Feel free to call or text Rachel with questions at 716-392-1457

    Stages 0-3 Breast Cancer Support Group 7pm:

    For those living with or previous diagnosis of stages 0-3 breast cancer. Join facilitator Karen Miller for support, guidance and a welcoming group of ladies. Questions? Please call BCN at 716-706-0060.

    Both groups are located at Trinity Episcopal Church in Hamburg, NY.

    261 East Main Street Hamburg NY 14075

    Parking lot is located behind the church.

  • This group is for women living with Stage 4 breast cancer.

    Meetings are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 12:00 PM at our facility. Those meetings are also available virtually on Zoom. To access the Zoom meetings, click here and use password 3297.

  • This support group is for people aged 50 and up who are living in the aftermath of a breast cancer diagnosis. You may be in treatment, newly diagnosed, or in various stages of survivorship. There are many people like you and this group has been helpful to so many.

    The group meets at 5:30 PM on the 1st Wednesday of every month. The meetings are virtual via Zoom. To access, click here and use password 3297.

  • This support group is for people under 50 who are living in the aftermath of a breast cancer diagnosis. You may be in treatment, newly diagnosed, or in various stages of survivorship. There are many people like you and this group has been helpful to so many.

    The group meets at 5:30 PM on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. The meetings are virtual via Zoom. To access, click here and use password 3297.

Other Local Support Groups

  • Roswell offers a monthly breast cancer support group:

    3rd Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 PM for ages 50 and younger

    This group meets in the new Resource Center at Roswell Park. For more information and registration, please call Leah Rivas at 845-1300 ext 5005

  • Website directory of various support groups in Erie County

  • 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7PM.

    Location: DeGraff Medical Park - Wellness Center

    Hosted by:

    Angela Marasco, MEd, LMHC

    Surviving Together

    Mental Health Counseling