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
- Spiritual care resources
- Support for practical concerns such as finances and work-related issues
- Resources for caregivers
Find more information about 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
Huntsman Cancer Institute’s annual seminar provides education and support for those affected by amyloidosis—patients, families, and friends.
Contact: Zachary.Francom@hci.utah.edu | 801-585-0211
Link: Amyloidosis Program
Caregiver Education & Support Group
Support and resources for caregivers of Huntsman Cancer Institute patients
When: Tuesdays, Noon–1 pm
Where: Zoom
Contact: HCICareGiverGroup@hci.utah.edu
Link: Caregiver Resources
Head & Neck Cancer Support Group
Patients at any stage of treatment or survivorship can join this safe, empowering space to share experiences and connect with others.
When: Second Tuesday of each month, 3:30–5 pm
Where: Wellness & Integrative Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ Center, Cancer Hospital North
Contact: handnsupport@hci.utah.edu
Adriana Pinegar, CSW | 801-587-9208 and Sean Hadley, LCSW | 801-213-5651
Melanoma Patient Support Group
Led by melanoma patient Davis Moore, this virtual group provides support and the latest updates on research and treatments for other melanoma patients.
Where: Virtual
Contact: kaleb.call@hci.utah.edu
Men’s Cancer Support Group
Support group for male cancer patients
When: Thursdays at 1 pm
Where: Virtual
Contact: Julio.Jarvis@hci.utah.edu | 801-213-5940
Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group
An educational and therapeutic group to support those with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer
When: Meets twice monthly
Contact: MBGSupportGroup@hci.utah.edu | 801-585-0212
Facilitators: Annie Nebeker, PhD, LCSW, and Jasmine Fitzsimmons, LCSW
Multiple Myeloma Education & Support Group
For patients, families, and friends and held in collaboration with the .
When: Date and time vary based on provider/speaker availability
Where: Virtual
Contact: Nico.Cheek-ODonnell@hci.utah.edu | 801-587-4695
Link: Multiple Myeloma Program
Women's Cancer Support Group
For women currently in treatment for any cancer type
When: First and third Thursday of each month at 1 pm
Contact: Katie VanTassell, LCSW | 801-646-9697
Women’s Cancer Survivorship Group
For women who have completed treatment for any cancer type
When: Meets monthly
Where: Virtual
Contact: Laurie Coleman, LCSW | laurie.coleman@hci.utah.edu | 801-213-5331
Young Adult Connections
A supportive space for young adults (ages 18–39) affected by cancer, including patients and survivors, to connect with peers, share experiences, and learn from each other.
Contact: Karlie.allen@hci.utah.edu
Link:
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 Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ Center
801-213-6373
South Jordan Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ Center
801-213-5331
Sugar House Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ 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
