Patient Support Services

Cancer can involve significant psychological, social and economic challenges for patients.  How and if these challenges are addressed, is an important aspect of a patient’s care plan.  For this reason, the Cancer Center employs Patient Care Coordinators- clinical social workers, who provide emotional and practical support for patients, their families and friends.

Support and encouragement are offered through a wide variety of services.  Counseling services are available for individual, families and in group settings.  Books, audiotapes and videotapes on managing the cancer experience are also available.  Practical needs, such as transportation to treatments, financial assistance or homecare can be arranged by Patient Care Coordinators.  Please contact the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara at
(805) 682-7300 or toll free at (877) 755-7300 for more information about these services and groups.  Bilingual staff is available. 

The Patient Care Department Staff

Mary Solis, L.C.S.W.
Kate Zeiss, Ph.D., M.S.W.
Sherry Massey
Catherine Nelson, M.S.W.

Rosario Campuzano

Cancer Center Support Programs

• Counseling
• Peer Support- Visitor Program
• Support Groups & Educational Programs

Other Cancer Center Resources & Services Available

• Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
• Financial, Home Care & Other Community Resources
• Lodging Information
• Patient Care Library
• Spanish Resources/ Recursos en Español
• Transportation
• Wig & Hat Closet
• Related Links