Oncology Social Worker

What an Oncology Social Worker Can Do for You

Our Oncology Social Workers are trained counselors who help patients, families, and care partners cope with the emotional stresses and practical concerns associated with cancer. Social Work services are provided at NO CHARGE to Providence cancer patients, families, and care partners.

Services Include:

Counseling to improve coping with cancer and treatment
Counseling to manage anxiety and depression
Cancer support groups
Counseling for family members and care partners impacted by your cancer
Assistance communicating with your health care team
Assistance with understanding Social Security Disability
Assistance with transportation, local housing during treatment, and caregiving
Connection to financial assistance and community resources
Advance Care Planning: A process for planning and sharing your health care preferences with family and health care providers. This can include assistance completing an advance directive and identifying someone to speak for you.

Additional Support

As an added layer of support, our Oncology Resource Specialists provide free personalized assistance to patients, families, and care partners. Also referred to as Lay Navigators, they will help you navigate and use the many resources available throughout the community and through Providence to provide support and overcome barriers to care.

For additional information or to be directed to an Oncology Resource Specialist, please call 503-215-6014.