Psychosocial Oncology

Alberta Health Services - Cancer Care Alberta

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Description
Psychosocial Oncology is a department of healthcare professionals from psychology, social work, spiritual care, nursing, and psychiatry, specializing in cancer care.

This service provides help for patients and their family with coping with the stress that often comes with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Taking care of your emotional, social, spiritual and practical well-being is an important part of your treatment plan and coping.

We are a part of your oncology treatment team. We offer different types of programs and services to support your wellbeing;

  • Individual, couple and family counselling
  • Professionally-led support groups
  • Practical support for your finances and other basic needs
  • Classes and programs

Availability of programs and services changes depending on the cancer centre.

Services may be available via telephone, online platform (Zoom) or at your healthcare centre through Telehealth.

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Key Provider: cancer patient navigators, drug access coordinators, indigenous cancer patient navigators, psychiatrists, psychologists, sexual health consultants, social workers, spiritual care counsellors
Eligibility
Yes, Inclusion Criteria:
  • for patients and their families / supports to help cope with the practical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual stresses that often surface as a result of cancer and its treatment
  • please ensure the patient has verbally consented to the referral
  • patient requires specialty outpatient psychosocial oncology services for assessment and intervention related to their cancer or cancer treatment
  • patient has goals that are appropriate for a psychosocial oncology program
Exlusion Criteria:
  • for non-cancer related psychosocial concerns, please refer to other AHS / community-based services (e.g., Access Mental Health)"
Application Process
Service Access: See below, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information. Patients can self refer or be referred by their doctor or nurse. Patients can call for appointment or to register for classes.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: N/A,
Telephone
780-643-4303
Web Site
https://www.ahs.ca/cancer/Page17172.aspx
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
February 5, 2024
Address
13310 111 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T5M 2M7
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM

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