“Sometimes it takes an act of courage to not give up, to still show up, and to keep your faith, even when life seems impossible.”
— Fannie Lou Hamer
We know that the journey doesn’t stop after treatment. Here are some trusted resources for mental and financial health support for survivors and their families.
Ubuntu Circle Of Support
Ubuntu – “I am because you are.”
This tool will help you identify people in your life who will provide support throughout your breast cancer journey. Some will be more intricately involved than others, and that’s ok. That’s the beauty of Ubuntu: we are all different, yet we are all connected.
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Our groundbreaking app — designed by and for Black women surviving breast cancer — provides tangible support, including connections to support groups, financial resources, oncologists of color, low cost therapy, affirmations, and more. Now available in the iOS and Android app stores!
Below is a list of resources and information if you or someone you love may need financial support or aid as a breast cancer survivor. We receive no compensation for these recommendations. Our goal is to put the resources survivors need in one easy-to-access space. While these aren’t our programs, we believe they can make a difference. No payment or subscription is required to access or use any of the resources listed below.
Below is a list of resources and information if you or someone you love needs mental health support as a breast cancer survivor. We receive no compensation for these recommendations. Our goal is to put the resources survivors need in one easy-to-access space. While these aren’t our programs, we believe they can make a difference. No payment or subscription is required to access or use any of the resources listed below.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 988 for 24/7 support
Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 for immediate support via text
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Call 800-950-NAMI for resources and support for mental health
California HOPE Line Call 1-833-317-4673 for emotional support in California
California Peer-Run Warm Line Call 1-855-845-7415 for peer support in managing mental health
Sacramento Mental Health Crisis Line Call 916-875-1055 for 24/7 support in Sacramento