Social Services

Oncology social workers help patients and their families deal with problems brought on by severe or long-term illness. These problems are usually social, emotional, financial or all three, and can extend beyond the patient to the family.

Social workers help families and individuals in a variety of ways, including:

  • linking families to appropriate community resources and support groups
  • helping them deal with financial issues, stress, depression and anxiety
  • guiding adjustments to daily living and treatments
  • minimizing conflicts to keep the family supportive and working together
  • managing the grief and loss associated with being diagnosed with a serious illness

We recognize and respect that not all individuals are the same and that each person has his/her own needs, questions and concerns when dealing with a serious illness. Listed below are some of the areas where your social worker may be of assistance to you.

Oncology social work services are available to patients and families throughout all phases of the cancer continuum.

Please do not hesitate to ask for an appointment with a social worker if you need assistance in any of these areas. Almost all families that we work with will spend some time with a social worker at some point in their treatment. All information shared with a social worker is kept private and confidential.

To schedule an appointment, please contact the scheduling department at (616) 954-9800.