Perlmutter Cancer Center Social Work Services
Our social workers are focused on taking a holistic approach, including considering mental, physical, social, and spiritual health, in providing care and service to our patients.
The Department of Social Work Services at NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center is a vital component of the interdisciplinary team that serves our patients. Our experienced licensed clinical social workers meet with patients, their family, and caregivers, and provide information, individual and group counseling, and community referrals to assist patients as they cope with their cancer diagnosis, treatment, and the distress that so commonly accompanies cancer.
Whether you’re receiving cancer treatment as an inpatient or an outpatient at Perlmutter Cancer Center, there are special support programs designed to answer your questions, reduce your stress, and improve your quality of life. These include our free legal assistance consultations, animal-assisted therapy with specially trained therapy dogs, a therapeutic writing group, chair massages during chemotherapy infusions, and more.
Individual Support
Whether your diagnosis has created concerns about your short- or long-term mental health, struggles with coping with your diagnosis, financial issues, or transportation to and from appointments, our team is here to help.
To find support near you, please see our list of locations below:
Blood and Marrow Transplant
610 Second Avenue
New York, NY 10016
646-501-4848
Cobble Hill
70 Atlantic Avenue
4th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
347-689-0900
Huntington
789 Park Avenue
Suite 201
Huntington, NY 11743
631-386-3402
Lake Success
1999 Marcus Avenue
Suite 120
New Hyde Park, NY 11042
516-403-1550
Manhattan—34th Street
160 East 34th Street
New York, NY 10016
212-731-5109
Manhattan—38th Street
240 East 38th Street
18th, 19th, and 20th Floors
New York, NY 10016
Midwood
902 Quentin Road
8th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11223
646-343-7281
Mineola
120 Mineola Boulevard
Suite 430
Mineola, NY 11501
516-663-2871
Rego Park
97-85 Queens Boulevard
Rego Park, NY 11374
718-261-9100, extension 78837
Sunset Park
5718 Second Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220
212-731-5109
A cancer diagnosis can bring out a wide range of emotions. These feelings may include shock, fear, anger, sadness, and a sense of loss and isolation. Joining a support group can help you navigate these emotions and feel more connected.
If you are living with cancer, please consider joining us to share your experiences and thoughts while learning from others in a safe, confidential, and supportive space.
Please be aware that depending upon location, some groups meet either in-person or virtually.
Before attending, please call for more information and to see if the group is right for you.
Psycho-Oncology
At Perlmutter Cancer Center, we offer a psychiatry service that seeks to improve the emotional and mental health of patients throughout their cancer journey. Our psycho-oncology services include initial psychiatric assessment, treatment planning, and referrals for patients, as well as their families and caregivers, who may be experiencing emotional distress.