Who can receive counseling?
- Residents of New York and New Jersey
- Patients
- Caregivers
- Newly bereaved
- Children as young as five
CancerCare oncology social workers can:
- Provide cancer-focused support
- Help reduce feelings of anxiety and distress
- Help increase feelings of hope and empowerment
- Assist you in learning new ways of coping
- Help you improve communication with your medical team and loved ones
- Provide you with practical information about treatment
- Provide you with resources in your community
How do I start?
- Call us at 800-813-HOPE (4673) to speak with an oncology social worker or email info@cancercare.org
- To ensure that our short-term emotional support will be beneficial, an oncology social worker will conduct an in-depth assessment in the initial call, prior to the start of counseling
FAQs
- We've created a list of frequently asked questions about counseling. View our Counseling FAQs »
Hopeline hours (800-813-HOPE)
Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST
Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. EST
Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST