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      Supporting your psychological, mental and emotional health during and beyond cancer treatment is essential. People may find that a cancer diagnosis or unexpected health issue can increase feelings of stress, anxiety, depression or grief. Having supports in place or a licensed professional to talk with during this journey can help your physical and emotional well-being.
     
  
                  
       
     
         
     
   
 
  
    
      
              
  
    
      
                                                
        
          
      
    
    
                                  
  
                  
        
          
                                                
              Virtual Support Groups
            
                                                      
            Sign up to join one of our free virtual support groups held weekly and monthly. Groups include other FCS patients and caregivers and are led by a behavioral health therapist.
           
               
    
                  
          
   
         
        
      
                                                
        
          
      
    
    
                                  
  
                  
        
          
                                                
              Telehealth Therapy
            
                                                      
            Emotional, mental and psychological support at all stages of treatment can be helpful. FCS patients can request and participate in one-on-one telehealth therapy with a licensed clinical social worker to address any concerns.
           
               
    
                  
          
   
         
        
      
                                                
        
          
      
    
    
                                  
  
                  
        
          
                                                
              Ask a Therapist
            
                                                      
            Our behavioral health therapists are available to respond to questions you may have about getting started in therapy, coping with cancer and treatment, or any general questions about your journey.
           
               
    
                  
          
   
         
        
      
     
    
         
     
   
 
  
    
      
                
      Meet Your Behavioral Health Team
    
        
      Your Behavioral Health team is here to provide the following treatments: behavioral health therapy, mental health counseling, and telehealth psychotherapy. Please ask your physician or other clinical provider for a Behavioral Health referral. Patients may also self-refer by calling (855) 327-6112.
     
  
  
    
      
                                                 
        
          
      
    
    
    
    
        
            
  
    
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        Jennifer  Bailey, MSW, LCSW
      
    
          
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        Diane  Benfield, DSW, LCSW
      
    
          
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        Karen  Dillon-Franzen, MSW, LCSW
      
    
          
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        Diane  Larson, MSW, LCSW
      
    
          
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        Karen  Ridley, MSW, LCSW
      
    
          
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        Leah  Sandridge, MSW, LCSW
      
    
          
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        Stephen  Voigt, MSW, LCSW
      
    
          
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              Suicide Prevention Month
            
                                
                                            
                
    
      September is National Suicide Prevention Month and is a time to raise awareness and share information.
    
  
           
               
    
                  
          
   
         
        
      
                                                 
        
          
      
    
    
    
    
                            
                        
  
                  
                  
        
          
                                      
                                
              Challenging Family Dynamics and Cancer
            
                                
                                            
                
    
      Learn about the loneliness cancer patients often face within their families and gain insights on how to offer more effective help and understanding during their challenging battle.