Smilow Cancer Hospital Supportive Care Access Program
At Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center we recognize that no two cancer journeys are alike. A robust, multidisciplinary team is available to each patient to ensure support systems are in place to assist patients in navigating their cancer treatment. A wealth of programs are available before, during, and a er active treatment that go far beyond physical healing. Our Supportive Care Referral Coordinators help you and your family members navigate the services available with an individualized approach.
Who can benefit?
All patients with cancer who are in active treatment or in a survivorship stage, as well as family members, may utilize our Smilow Supportive Care Referral Coordinators. Coordinators undergo speci c training to become pro cient in referring to all of the supportive care programs o ered at our Smilow Cancer Hospital locations. e coordinators ensure that all patients and family members are informed of the services they may utilize while they navigate their cancer journey.
How is it accessed?
Smilow Supportive Care Referral Coordinators are available on-site Monday thru Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm in the Resource Center on the rst oor of Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven. To inquire about services, or for a preliminary discussion about the supportive care o erings, you may also reach the Referral Coordinators at 203-200-4636 or by email at SmilowSupportiveCare@ynhh.org
Services o ered:
Smilow Supportive Care Referral Coordinators act as a liaison for patients and family members for guidance and information surrounding the supportive care programs at our Smilow Cancer Hospital locations. The coordinators screen patients for appropriate referral to the following supportive care programs:
• Bereavement
• Cingari Boutique
• Community Outreach
• Genetic Counseling and Screening
• Integrative Medicine
• Medical Legal Partnership
• Neuro-Psychology
• Nutrition Services
• Palliative Care
• Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
• Psycho-Oncology
• Sexuality, Intimacy, and Menopause
• Social Work
• Spiritual Care
• Survivorship
Contact: (203) 200-4636
SmilowSupportiveCare@ynhh.org
Smilow Cancer Hospital, NP1 35 Park Street
New Haven, CT 06510