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 and 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.
Annual Amyloidosis Education Seminar
For patients, families, and friends.
To be notified about the next meeting or for more information, email Zachary.Francom@hci.utah.edu or call 801-585-0211.
Learn more about the Amyloidosis Program.
Caregiver Education & Support Group
Sessions are available Tuesdays from Noon–1 p.m., through Zoom for Huntsman Cancer Institute caregivers.
To register or for more information, email HCICareGiverGroup@hci.utah.edu.
Learn about additional Caregiver Resources.
Melanoma Patient Support Group
Led by melanoma patient Davis Moore, this virtual group provides support and the latest updates on research and treatments for melanoma patients.
When: Once a month, noon-1 pm
Where: Virtual
Contact: Kaleb.Call@hci.utah.edu and Davis.Moore@pharm.utah.edu
Men’s Cancer Support Group
Virtual sessions meet Thursdays at 1 p.m. Call 801-213-5940 or email Julio.Jarvis@hci.utah.edu.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group
This educational and therapeutic process group for patients with stage 4 breast cancer 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.
Women's Cancer Support Group
Support is here. This group is for women currently in treatment for various cancer types. We meet the first and third Thursday of each month at 1 pm. Contact Rachal Buchanan, LCSW, at 801-213-6373 or email HCHWomensSupportGroup@hci.utah.edu for more information.
Women’s Cancer Survivorship Group
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.
Sessions are monthly and virtual. Contact Laurie Coleman, LCSW, at 801-213-5331 or email Laurie.Coleman@hci.utah.edu for more information.
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 Karlie Allen, AYA Patient Navigator, at 801-585-9669 to RSVP or get more information.
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
