Emotional support, problem-solving, counseling and referrals, groups, talking with children about cancer, guidance and support through the health care system.
The Harry J. Duffey Family Patient and Family Services Program offers a variety of resources to assist during this time, such as emotional support, assistance with temporary housing and transportation, help with finances and legal matters, religious support and aid in managing care.
About The Department
Our Social Work Department provides for the psychological, social, emotional and practical needs of cancer patients and their families. Masters-level social workers with expertise in the field of oncology can help patients and their caregivers manage the stress and changes that come with cancer. Learn more
Day-To-Day Coping
Practical Assistance
Important phone numbers, Temporary housing, regional transportation, community cancer resources, insurance enrollment options and challenges, COBRA.
Money and Legal Matters
Advance directives, Social Security, FMLA, pharmacy costs, work place communication, financial side of illness, notary services.
Managing Care
Family meetings, discharge planning, advocacy, home care, private duty and hospice information, oncology pain and palliative care service.
Chaplain Support
Spiritual counseling, reflection, finding meaning and hope, prayer and religious needs.
Survivorship
Celebrations of survivorship from day of diagnosis, including Cancer Survivors Day, a cancer survivors conference and educational workshops.
Locations
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building
401 North Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-502-1033
The Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Building
201 N. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21287
410-955-8893