YWCA Princeton’s Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC) provides free and low cost support services for those living with, through, and beyond breast cancer. The main focuses of the BCRC include support groups, boutique services, community outreach and education, and wellness programs. At any stage of your breast cancer diagnosis, the compassionate professionals at the BCRC are here to support your journey.

Salon Services

Wig Fittings

Bra and Prosthetic Fittings

Private Meeting Space

Support Groups

We offer distinct support groups to meet the needs of our members.

  • Thriving Together group (Stage IV/Metastatic) meets hybrid on the second Monday of each month at 6 PM.

  • Coffee and Chat is a weekly open forum with BCRC staff held virtually every Thursday at 10 A.M. where survivors, thrivers, caretakers, and friends can drop in for an hour of casual conversation.

  • Coping and Beyond group is intended for survivors/thrivers in or beyond treatment and meets hybrid on the first Thursday of the month.

  • Young Survivors group offered in a hybrid format on the second Thursday of each month.

  • Pink Latina Support Group is a Spanish speaking support group. For more information on the Pink Latina Support Group, contact Melissa White-McMahon, the director of BCRC.

  • Peer-to-peer Support

Wellness Programs

Anchored by our weekly yoga class, we offer a multitude of wellness workshops and seminars with an emphasis on a wholistic approach to healing. Subjects include healthy eating, meditation, intimacy, healing arts, lymphedema, acupuncture, impacts of cancer, and re-entering the job force.

Community Outreach and Education

Our BCRC staff members are passionate about making sure every member of our community has the most up to date information on early detection and self examinations. Whether it is a group of high school students, an office of professionals, or an interest group, our staff can cater their information presentation to fit your needs on your schedule. Presentations are available in both Spanish and English with weekend availability. Please contact Melissa White-McMahon, Director of the BCRC for more information!

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Opportunities to help in our boutique such as inventory for wigs, bras, and prosthetics.

  • General salon opportunities, specifically those who are licensed in cosmetology.

  • Fundraising event and education outreach opportunities

  • Contact our Director of BCRC, Melissa White-McMahon, to learn more.