Many have difficulty handling these concerns and feelings, do not know what to do, and may feel overwhelmed. The Johns Hopkins Cancer Counseling Center provides a place for both patient and family to receive the kind of help needed to get through this difficult time. The Center ' s experienced and caring staff offer counseling services that supply emotional support while aiding patients and family members, whether adult or child. Counselors teach both patients and family members a wide variety of skills that help them better handle the many changes required of them and support their need for hope and control. Staff also assist those struggling with the loss of a loved one.
Psychiatric services are available as needed.
Cancer patients and their families coming for counseling can be seen individually, as a couple, or with the entire family. The Johns Hopkins Cancer Counseling Center has convenient locations in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Counseling is provided by appointment. Most insurance plans cover these services.