Social Work
What We Do
Our social workers are licensed professionals who can help you and your family deal with the stresses of cancer by:
- Empowering and providing the necessary support services to manage the emotional, financial and social needs of dealing with cancer
- Acting as a bridge to the medical care team
- Offering education and training programs to both patients and their families to cope with various stressors.
Community Resources/Services
Our social workers provide a variety of services and information and can help identify appropriate community resources including:
- Emotional support
- Agencies and programs to assist with insurance issues including co-pay relief, patient assistance programs for uninsured or underinsured, Medicare Part D insurance, or EPIC
- Social Security programs such as SSI and SSD and how to apply
- Home healthcare and infusion agencies
- Durable medical Equipment (DME) and supplies
- Hospice information and referrals
- Residential programs and nursing facilities
- Temporary housing during treatment period
- Advance Directives such as Health Care Proxy
- Legal aid
- Public assistance programs
- Coordination with inpatient services
- Special programs for caregivers, children, and other family members
- Seminars, workshops and disease specific resources
- Survivorship challenges
To Talk with Us
Appointments are not necessary, but are encouraged to help prevent a long wait. Often, we are also able to accommodate you by having a phone conversation rather than an office visit.