Whether you are a breast cancer patient, survivor, a caregiver, or a loved one, Forge’s staff and volunteers are here for you from the day of diagnosis through the rest of your life.
When you contact Forge, we connect you with one of our Client Services Coordinators. She will talk through where you are on your cancer journey, what issues you are having, and provide you with the help you need. Whether that means matching you with a Volunteer Peer who has been exactly where you are, a support group, educational information, free mental health counseling, or help with transportation to medical appointments, she can help solve obstacles standing in the way of you Forging a new future beyond breast cancer.
In Alabama, contact Janet Dees, at (205)990-5367 or [email protected]. In Mississippi, contact Kristi Jeter at (601) 207-4586 or [email protected]. Si hablas español y quieres más información, por favor contacta a Yadira Robayna, al (205) 990-5375 O al [email protected].
Forge provides:
- Care bags for newly-diagnosed patients
- Help creating your own survivorship plan
- Peer matching with someone who has “been there” and “done that” to listen and support you
- Connections to support groups – ours and others
- Free, professional mental health counseling for breast cancer patients, survivors, family members, and caregivers
- Gas cards or Lyft rides to help get to medical appointments
- Grocery cards to help with nutrition
- Wellness and education classes that are fun and connect you with others
- Free wigs, through our partnership with the Paul Mitchell School
- Financial advisors to help manage the costs of a breast cancer diagnosis
- Financial assistance with rent, utilities, etc. while in active treatment
- Care boxes with helpful items for surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation
- And much more!