Empowering Women to Thrive Beyond Their Cancer
Ellen’s Well provides psycho-social support to individuals impacted by cancer, helping them build resilience and improve coping skills.
Founded in 2000, Ellen's Well was created with the belief that women can not only survive breast cancer but thrive. Its mission is to address the immediate needs and challenges brought on by a diagnosis and treatment of breast and gynecologic cancers. These challenges include the anxiety of living with a life-threatening disease, the impact on family and work relationships, self-esteem, and a sense of control.
The Foundation has relaunched Ellen’s Well in 2026! Ellen’s Well expands access to emotional and mental health support by delivering its signature psychosocial and wellness programming directly to Community Partners, supporting women and their chosen families through every stage of the breast cancer journey.
All programs and services provided by Ellen’s Well are free of charge.
About Mary Alyce Rogers, LCSW
Rogers received her MSW from the Columbia University School of Social Work, and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). She has 20+ years of varied clinical experience working in community and private counseling centers.
Led by Rogers, each of TEHF’s Community Partners (Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreational Center, OLA, The Retreat and Shinnecock Health Clinic) will have regularly scheduled Ellen’s Well support group sessions, and, additionally, individuals at each organization will be able to participate in sessions facilitated by qualified wellness instructors focusing on stress reduction, emotional resilience, and overall well-being. Holding Ellen’s Well programming at each partner’s home ground will decrease barriers to participation.
Transforming Lives
Ellen’s Well was designed to expand access to emotional support, resource navigation, and wellness services through trusted community partners. A licensed social worker provides short-term emotional support, care coordination, referrals, and follow-up services to individuals accessing Ellen’s Well through partner organizations.
Led by Rogers, each of The Foundation’s Community Partners will have regularly scheduled Ellen’s Well support group sessions, and additionally, individuals at each organization will be able to participate in sessions facilitated by qualified wellness instructors, focusing on stress reduction, emotional resilience, and overall well-being.
Wellness Programming
Ellen’s Well sessions consist of partner-hosted wellness programming, delivered by qualified wellness instructors. These sessions, offered 2-4 times per month at The Foundation’s community partner sites, focus on stress reduction, emotional resilience, and overall well-being. Integrating wellness programming into existing partner environments reduces barriers to participation and enhances accessibility.
Holding Ellen’s Well programming at each partner’s home ground will decrease barriers to participation and increase access to the support women, especially those affected by breast cancer, deserve.
Testimonials
"When I finally asked for help in navigating my journey through breast cancer, I reached very caring and compassionate people at the Ellen Hermanson Breast Center."
"The experiences, strength and hope shared in these meetings have bolstered my own resolve to fight and love my way through this battle with breast cancer."
"Even for those of us who are "survivors".... The journey for each of us... is in stages... and it has been so healing to continue AFTER our initial journey of dealing with the disease."
"Edyle is amazing... gentle, guiding, trusting, nurturing... allowing us each to reveal and empty the pains...and to heal, grow beyond our experiences and bond with one another... She has taught us the PRIVILEGE of sharing with one another with enormous respect and kindness."
"Thank you for your guidance and support throughout my cancer journey. I appreciate so much that your organization exists."
"Wednesday is still my "doctor day", but it will be less so at the end of February when my hercepton treatments end."
Contact
Please complete the form below if you are interested in Ellen’s Well support services and programs and a member of our team will follow up with next steps.
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