Cancer Mental Health Services
When you need mental healthcare, our psycho-oncology team is here for you. We offer support for anxiety, mood changes, grief and more through therapy, medication or both.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, managing ongoing treatment or supporting a loved one, we’re here for you. This is your go-to spot for tools, support and services at Cleveland Clinic — all designed to help you feel informed, cared for and confident in your journey.
Emotional, mental and spiritual support for you, your family and your care partners.
When you need mental healthcare, our psycho-oncology team is here for you. We offer support for anxiety, mood changes, grief and more through therapy, medication or both.
A cancer diagnosis affects both the patient and the people supporting them. We’re here to help all of you with free emotional, creative and practical services.
Think of our oncology social workers as guides — helping both patients and families navigate their cancer care. The social workers on our team advocate for you and provide counseling and support.
Overwhelmed and looking for spiritual support? We’re here to listen and connect you with respectful, compassionate care.
There are times when you need to talk. And have a group around you who understands what you’re going through. Our support groups offer a place to share fears, hopes and experiences, and gain connection in return.
Cancer survivors can offer a unique perspective on your journey. This program connects current cancer patients and their families with trained volunteer mentors who’ve been there and can offer support, guidance and hope.
Help with the practical side — money, planning, paperwork and finding your way through it all.
Documenting your healthcare wishes can be very helpful. But how do you get started? Our team can answer your questions and guide you through things like a living will or a healthcare power of attorney.
Through dedicated programs, events and support services, we offer care to people in the communities surrounding our locations.
When you’re focused on cancer care, the last thing you want is to worry about finances. Our financial services team can help you navigate costs and payment options so you can focus on what matters most.
Patients, caregivers and providers all bring unique insight to the cancer journey. In our volunteer advisory program, you can share feedback and lived experiences to help shape services and care at Taussig Cancer Center
Connect with the many support services we offer throughout your cancer care. Our resource center is there to offer education and community for you and your family.
Services that support your body, mind and spirit through your treatment journey.
Have you ever wondered if acupuncture could be helpful for you? Acupuncture can be used as a complementary therapy for many different conditions, including cancer. For some, it can help ease chemotherapy-induced pain, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, anxiety and more. Treatment is personalized and can be done at your infusion chair.
Get creative, let go of stress and explore your feelings in a fun, supportive space. Art therapy is a great way for you and your loved ones to unwind — no art skills required.
Small things can help bring comfort and confidence when you’re going through cancer treatment. Ears To You is a nonprofit that offers earrings, headscarves, hats and uplifting gifts.
High Tea at Taussig is a cozy, mid-week escape where you and your family can sip, chat and take a well-deserved break over a warm cup of tea.
The JADE Foundation’s Comfort Cart offers entertainment and uplifting items during long hospital stays.
Whether you’re listening, reflecting or making music, music therapy gives you and your loved ones a chance to relax, express your emotions and lift your spirits along the way.
A complimentary service, the Reflections Wellness Program offers a variety of ways to help you regain a sense of control and take some time for yourself. From guided imagery and reflexology to facials and oncology massage, these services are there to support you.
Offering a calming, hands-on experience, Reiki therapy can promote relaxation and ease stress — all from the comfort of the infusion chair.
The goal of this program is to help you quit tobacco and move forward smoke-free during and after your cancer treatment.
At the Wig Boutique, you’ll find free wigs, scarves and hats — along with expert styling support — to help you feel more confident and cared for throughout treatment.
There can be many benefits of yoga, including building strength, relieving stress and reconnecting with a sense of control. We offer free yoga classes to cancer patients and their care partners, no experience needed.
Interested in trying something new? Visit our Events Calendar to explore all of the upcoming programs and services we offer — both virtual and in-person — that support you and your loved ones.
Understand your diagnosis and treatment — places to go for answers and insight.
Looking for more information? From educational content and wellness tools to virtual resources designed to help you through your cancer journey, we can connect you to what you’re looking for.
Throughout the transplant process, you and your family can get the support you need — including counseling, resource navigation and various therapies — from a licensed social worker.
Information is valuable. Through genetic counseling, you and your family can understand your inherited cancer risk and create a personalized screening or prevention plan.
At Cleveland Clinic, we offer a variety of clinical trials that allow you to try different treatment options while helping move medicine forward. Learn more about current research and clinical trials.
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Our patient support services are fully funded by philanthropy. Donations can help connect those going through cancer care and their families with the many programs available to lend a helping hand, provide an outlet or answer their questions.