Local & Regional Resources
Rooted in the Hampton Roads community, this section connects you with nearby specialists, hospitals, and support programs dedicated to breast cancer and reconstruction care.
Explore local survivor groups, financial assistance options, prosthetic and mastectomy bra boutiques, and volunteer networks that offer meals, rides, and practical help.
These region-specific resources ensure you have meaningful support close to home.
Sentara Brock Cancer Center
Carrillo Kern Center for Integrative Therapies: Offers a wide array of holistic and supportive services such as acupuncture, massage therapy, stress management, art therapy, mindfulness meditation, tai chi, garden therapy, peer mentoring, wellness beyond cancer, pet therapy, yoga, integrative nutrition, reiki, mental health counseling
Silhouette Mastectomy Boutique: Offers mastectomy bras, custom breast prostheses, wigs, compression garments, swimwear, and post-surgical clothing — with certified fitters catering to pre- and post-surgery needs. Also located in Newport News at the Commonwealth Shopping Center, 12715 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606.
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare
Breast Friends Support Group: Chesapeake Regional Healthcare sponsors a breast cancer support group open to newly diagnosed women as well as survivors. At the Breast Friends meetings, women comfort, encourage, and honor their courageous journey to fight cancer. They share concerns and exchange information while health care professionals speak on topics of interest.
Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation (VBCF)
Offers personalized Resource Coordination after a breast cancer diagnosis. Resource Coordinators can connect you with:
Support Groups
Workplace, Financial, Legal, and Insurance Assistance
Clinical Trials
Wigs & Mastectomy Products
Resources for Loved Ones
Updated Reading Lists & More
Call 1-800-345-VBCF (8223) or email help@vbcf.org for more information.
Offers free support kits tailored to newly diagnosed survivors, caregivers, metastatic patients, and more.
Virginia Oncology Associates (VOA)
Has compiled a list of Cancer Support & Resources; Wigs, Breast Prosthesis, & Beauty Accessories
Riverside Cancer Care Center
Supports breast cancer survivors through support groups and navigator services including a Second‑Tuesday breast cancer support group at Newport News Cancer Center (5:30 PM) with contact Elizabeth Carter: (757) 594‑4229. Offers a Celebrating Survivorship breast cancer support group as well as patient navigators dedicated to breast cancer care.
Hampton Roads Cancer Care Foundation
Offers financial relief grants for cancer patients
Hosts events and fundraisers to benefit cancer awareness and prevention
American Cancer Society (ACS) - Virginia Region
Provides 24/7 helpline at 1‑800‑227‑2345, and dietitian‑on‑call at 1‑888‑227‑6333. Offers Road to Recovery free transportation to treatments, Hope Lodge lodging, ACS EMPOWER survivorship programming, and post‑treatment products through EverYou™
Lee’s Friends
A nonprofit offering free support services including transportation to medical appointments, financial aid, emotional support and volunteer assistance for cancer patients and families throughout Hampton Roads.
Here for the Girls (H4TG)
Here for the Girls (H4TG) supports women impacted by breast cancer—especially women diagnosed under 50—through a mix of peer connection, trauma-informed support, and clinically backed education. Peer-based, in-person, and virtual support available.
Counseling services available
Resources for caregivers and loved ones supporting someone through breast cancer
PinkSlayer Community Outreach
Based in Suffolk, VA
Offers a range of programs such as a grocery program, support groups, and training programs
Holds special events/programs for cancer survivors such as the PinkSlayer Legacy Collection and the Faith & Flow Health Talk Show
The resources provided on this page are for informational and awareness purposes only. Coastal Hope for Healing does not offer medical advice, diagnose conditions, or recommend specific treatments, providers, or services. Inclusion of any organization, clinic, or resource does not constitute an endorsement or referral. Always consult your healthcare team for guidance tailored to your individual medical care and well-being.
Mental Health Resources
Local psychologists, licensed therapists, and oncology‐trained social workers in the Hampton Roads region (including Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Williamsburg, and surrounding counties) who specialize in working with cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers.
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Kelly Manser, PhD, LCP – Licensed clinical health psychologist in Norfolk specializing in adjustment to cancer and chronic illness
Edith B. Beaujon, LCSW – Clinical social worker experienced with cancer patients and grief counseling in Norfolk
Lemuel Osbert Williams, MA, LPC – Licensed counselor in Norfolk specializing in grief, trauma, death/illness-related counseling
Laura J. O'Neal, LCSW, RPT‑S – Licensed social worker using trauma-informed and expressive arts techniques, accepting clients including those impacted by cancer-related grief
Abigail Anderson, LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in cancer survivors in Virginia Beach, VA
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Shelly Bleil, LCSW – Clinical social worker with experience supporting individuals facing serious illness and grief
Brittney Twisdale, LCSW, APHSW‑C – Certified in hospice/palliative care social work, experienced with adult and pediatric medical complexity including chronic or terminal illness
Dr. Noelle Lowry, PhD, LCP, LPC – Licensed clinical psychologist in Chesapeake, offering psychological assessment and therapy
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Virginia Oncology Associates — Provides access to oncology social workers serving Chesapeake, Suffolk, Norfolk, & Virginia Beach area
Community Psychological Resources (CPR) – Dr. Marcia Samuels, PsyD offers psychological assessment and therapy; the clinic includes clinicians experienced with medical issues and trauma
Riverside Cancer Specialists of Tidewater – Offers integrated care teams in Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach, including social workers and mental–emotional support during and after cancer care
Chesapeake Regional’s Priority Toyota Cancer Center – Includes a dedicated cancer program social worker/navigator as part of care team