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==Breast cancer support program== [[File:Adelphi University Graduation 2017.jpg|thumb|right|alt=A The Adelphi University Graduation of 2017 held at the Jones Beach Theater.|The 2017 Adelphi University Graduation, held at the [[Jones Beach Theater]].]] The university's School of Social Work is home to the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program<ref>{{Cite web |last=Grigel |first=Dr. Kaycie |date= |title=Breast Cancer Surgery (Mastectomy/Lumpectomy) Recovery Program |url=https://www.thriving-survivors.com/heal-from-surgery |archive-date= |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Thriving Survivors |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.adelphi.edu/nysbreastcancer/ |title=Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program |website=Adelphi.edu |date=December 20, 2010 |access-date=January 30, 2011}}</ref> The program began in 1980 as the Woman-to-Woman Hotline, a free and confidential service to help women with [[breast cancer]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.adelphi.edu/nysbreastcancer/aboutus.html |title=Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program |website=Adelphi.edu |access-date=January 30, 2011 |archive-date=April 9, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140409103045/http://www.adelphi.edu/nysbreastcancer/aboutus.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> It is the second oldest breast cancer hotline in the United States; over 100 trained volunteers offer information and emotional support for people with breast cancer. There are professional social workers, bilingual Spanish-speaking staff and support staff, along with support groups, educational programs and individual counseling.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.adelphi.edu/nysbreastcancer/youcando.html |title=Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program |website=Adelphi.edu |access-date=January 30, 2011 |archive-date=October 15, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015161659/http://www.adelphi.edu/nysbreastcancer/youcando.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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