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Breast Cancer Support

Cancer Network Group Service, Community Health

Today

8:30 AM to 8:00 PM.

Description

Have you experienced a diagnosis of breast cancer, recently or in the past, and would like to speak with someone who understands, knows ‘how it is’ and can provide information and reassurance?

Breast Cancer Support offers community-based services provided by trained volunteers who have a lived experience of breast cancer and can offer peer-based support others. We do not give medical advice however can offer practical, helpful advice, and emotional support.

BCS services include:

  • individual support nationwide (via telephone and online)
  • 'BCS Buddy Mentor' service matches a newly diagnosed person with a trained volunteer for a 4-6 week period
  • monthly 'Cuppa and Chat' online support group (via Zoom)
  • monthly online support group for whānau, caregivers and friends (via Zoom) 
  • Christchurch support group
  • writing workshops
  • an informative website


Please call our toll free number  0800 273 222 for more information.

Christchurch Support Group -  this is a social group meeting for walks, outings, and get togethers on a Sunday each month. Please call us on 0800 273 222 for information.

Staff

Our services are provided by trained vounteers who have 'been there too' and can share their own experiences of breast cancer from a positive, personal perspective.

Ages

Adult / Pakeke

How do I access this service?

Contact us

For more information about our services, or to speak with one of our trained volunteers, please contact Breast Cancer Support on our nationwide toll free number, email us, or visit our website to make an enquiry.

Call us toll free: 0800 273 222 (0800 BreaCanSupport)

Email us: 

Visit our website: www.breastcancersupport.org.nz  

Anyone can access

Fees and Charges Description

Our services are free of charge.

Hours

8:30 AM to 8:00 PM.

Mon – Sun 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays.

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Information, education & support

Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.

Provision of information, guidance, advice, and resources.

Cancer support

Cancer support services provide support for you and your whānau if you have been affected by cancer.

Cancer support services provide support for you and your whānau if you have been affected by cancer.

Cancer Types

Breast

Contact Details

8:30 AM to 8:00 PM.

Postal Address

352 Mangatawhiri Rd
Omaha
RD6
Warkworth 0986

This page was last updated at 11:12AM on February 26, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by Breast Cancer Support.