Social Workers for Patients & Families
People facing cancer are often scared about what may happen. They may worry about how their loved ones will cope and what the future will be like.
At Huntsman Cancer Institute, our Patient & Family Support social workers help patients deal with these feelings and concerns. They are an important part of your care team.
Social workers help in many ways by providing these services:
- One-on-one, couples, and family counseling
- Education and support groups
- Tips for better communication
- Stress management
- Help for depression and anxiety
- Filling out advance directives
- Spiritual care resources
- Support for practical concerns such as finances and work-related issues
- Resources for caregivers
Find more information about support and coping on our patient education resources web portal.
Classes & Support Groups
Huntsman Cancer Institute offers many support and education groups for patients and loved ones. These classes and groups are a way to share feelings and connect with others who are affected by cancer. Here is a current list.
Annual Amyloidosis Education Seminar
Huntsman Annual Amyloidosis Education Seminar for patients, families, and friends.
For more information or to be notified about the next meeting:
Zachary.Francom@hci.utah.edu
801-585-0211
Caregiver Education & Support Group (Virtual)
For Huntsman Caregivers
Tuesdays, Noon-1 pm
Available through Zoom.
Email HCICareGiverGroup@hci.utah.edu for registration and instruction.
Head & Neck Cancer Support Group
When: Second Tuesday of every month
Time: 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Where: Wellness & Integrative Health Center, Cancer Hospital North
This group is open to patients at any stage of treatment or survivorship. Join us in a safe, empowering environment to share experiences and connect with others.
To sign up, contact:
Adriana Pinegar, CSW | 801-587-9208
Sean Hadley, LCSW | 801-213-5651
Email handnsupport@hci.utah.edu
Melanoma Patient Support Group
The Melanoma Disease Center at Huntsman Cancer Institute runs a virtual patient support group. All melanoma patients can participate and each meeting is led by melanoma patient Davis Moore.
This is a great opportunity to meet others and learn about the latest research developments and available treatments. If you have questions about this event, please email kaleb.call@hci.utah.edu.
Men's Cancer Support Group (Virtual)
Thursdays at 1:00 pm
Call 801-213-5940 or email Julio.Jarvis@hci.utah.edu to sign up.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group
An educational and therapeutic process group for patients with stage 4 breast cancer that meets twice a month, once in person and once via Zoom.
To learn more about participating, contact Annie Nebeker, PhD, LCSW and Jasmine Fitzsimmons, LCSW at MBGSupportGroup@hci.utah.edu or 801-585-0212.
Multiple Myeloma Education & Support Group (Virtual)
Date and time varies depending on provider/speaker availability for patients, families, and friends. In collaboration with the International Myeloma Foundation.
For instructions on how to register or more information:
Nico.Cheek-ODonnell@hci.utah.edu
801-587-4695
Women's Cancer Support Group
Support is here. This group is for women currently in treatment for various cancer types. Meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at 1 pm. Contact Katie VanTassell, LCSW, for more information at 801-646-9697 or send an email.
Women's Cancer Survivorship Group (Virtual)
Cancer treatment was hard, but surviving cancer can be too. There is support available. This support group is for women who have been diagnosed and completed treatment for all cancer types.
Meets monthly, virtually. Contact Laurie Coleman, LCSW for more information at 801-213-5331 or laurie.coleman@hci.utah.edu.
Young Adult Connections
This social group is for people with cancer ages 18-39 and their partner or a friend. Events are held twice a month, alternating between virtually and in person. These events offer the chance to connect, enjoy social activities, and hear educational presentations about adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer topics. Find event details on the HIAYA Cancer Group Facebook page.
Contact and RSVP: Karlie Allen, AYA Patient Navigator, 801-585-9669
Contact Us
Patient and Family Support
2000 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
Phone: 801-213-5699
Hours: Monday–Friday | 8 am–4:30 pm
Patient Resource Coordinators
Phone: 801-646-4305
Email: hcilodging@hci.utah.edu
Hours: Monday–Friday | 8 am–4 pm
Social Workers by Clinic Location
Farmington Health Center
801-213-6373
South Jordan Health Center
801-213-5331
Sugar House Health Center
801-213-5940
801-213-5939
Social Workers for Inpatients
Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Inpatient Unit, 4th Floor
801-646-4355
Hematology Inpatient Unit, 4th Floor
801-646-4356
Intensive Care Unit, 5th Floor
801-646-4354
Medical Oncology Inpatient Unit, 4th Floor
801-646-4352
Surgical Inpatient Unit, 5th Floor and North Wing
801-646-435
Social Workers for Outpatients
Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)
801-213-4283
Brain, Spine, & Skull Base Cancers
801-581-2585
Breast Cancer Oncology
801-585-0212
Breast Cancer Surgery
801-213-4393
Dermatology, Melanoma, & Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)
801-213-5609
Gastrointestinal Cancers - Oncology
801-587-4732
Gastrointestinal Cancers - Surgery
801-213-8458
Gynecological Cancers
801-646-9697
Head & Neck Cancers
801-213-5651
Hematology, Leukemia, & Lymphoma
801-213-5659
Lung Cancer
801-585-9150
Multiple Myeloma
801-587-4695
Sarcoma
801-213-8458
Urologic Cancers
801-585-0138
