Get Involved-Spotlight: The Breast Cancer Resource Center
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The Breast Cancer Resource Centers of Texas (BCRC) is a centralized source of information, education and support that empowers those affected by breast cancer to navigate through diagnosis, treatment, recovery and beyond as active, knowledgeable participants in their healthcare. Since 1995, the BCRC (a 501c3 organization) has been answering questions, offering hope and providing hands-on support to thousands of women in our community who have heard the life-altering words, “You have breast cancer”.
BCRC SERVICES
Supportive Breast Cancer Counseling and and Navigation
For individuals as well as clients and their partners/caregivers – please contact our Director of Client Services, Ray Anne Evans at rayanne@bcrc.org or 544-0904 for info
Support Groups
8 Week Newly Diagnosed Group – rayanne@bcrc.org or 544-0904
Bethany United Methodist Church Group – dianna@bcrc.org or 901-6644
Central Austin St. David’s Support Group – rayanne@bcrc.org
Georgetown Group – marjorie@bcrc.org or 248-2645
North Austin Medical Center Group – dianna@bcrc.org
Round Rock First United Methodist Church Group – Marjorie@bcrc.org
South Austin St. David’s Outpatient Rehab Group – rayanne@bcrc.org
Spanish Speaking Support Group, Brackenridge Hospital – Jessica@bcrc.org or 324-7992
IV League for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer – rayanne@bcrc.org
Pink Ribbon Cowgirls
A social network for young survivors – runi@bcrc.org
Library
The BCRC has 3 lending libraries containing over 1100 books, CDs, DVDs, videotapes and audiotapes on a variety of subjects
Peer-to-Peer Support
Peer volunteers have been trained as support volunteers and are matched with women with similar diagnoses or circumstances who can share their experiences with particular treatment options and offer support and helpful information. To be matched with a peer, please contact rayannebcrc.org To volunteer as a peer, contact phyllisbcrc.org
Medically Underserved
A bilingual, multi-racial team of staff and volunteers works with women being treated in the breast clinic of the Shivers Cancer Center at Brackenridge. Contact Jessica@bcrc.org or 324-7992
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Helpline
Answered by staff members during the day to answer questions and provide immediate support.
Starting in the fall, volunteers will monitor after hours and on the weekend and return calls within 24 hours. Please call 544-0900
Volunteer Opportunities
Some of our volunteer opportunities include helping with events like Graphic, The Champagne Brunch, Berry Creek Golf Tournament, Texas Mamma Jamma Ride and many others throughout the year. We also have opportunities to help with Health Fairs, the BCRC Helpline, Peer Support, Visitation Programs at local Oncology Centers, delivering our Wellness Totes to doctors offices and many more. Training and orientation classes are held throughout the year for our new volunteers. Please contact Phyllis Rose, Director of Volunteer Services at Phyllis@bcrc.org or 544-0905 for more information about how you can get involved in this incredible organization!
Please visit our website to find out more about us, our services, events and much more!! Main Number: (512)544-0900
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