Social Work
Oncology Social Workers help patients, families, and caregivers cope with cancer and its many challenges by providing concrete and supportive services.
We provide information, referrals, and assistance with coordination for:
- Assistance Navigating Government Benefits & Entitlements
- Caregiver Support
- Crisis Intervention
- Employment and Disability:
- Family Leave & Paid Caregiving:
- Fertility & Family Planning (Harvesting/Storing)
- Financial Advocacy
- Fitness, Nutrition & Wellness Programs
- Food Pantries, Home Delivered Meals & Soup Kitchens
- Health Insurance Enrollment
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- Medicaid
- Medicare
- To better understand your government health insurance options or to schedule a meeting with your Social Worker to assist with enrollment
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- Housing/Utilities
- Mental Health Counseling (individual and family)
- Non-Medical Home Care
- Stress Management
- Support Groups (Patient, Family Caregiver, Bereavement, Survivorship)
- Technology Support
- Transportation Coordination
Astera Social Work staff facilitate monthly Compass programs to help patient and families better navigate the cancer journey. Click here for a list of upcoming Compass programs here.
For more information about Social Work services, please contact Neshama Marcus, LCSW, Director of Social Work, at 732-853-1038 or social.work@
Transportation
Our Social Workers will assist with coordination of transportation using county options (for individuals either 60+ years of age or can show proof of disability if under age 60) or foundation subsidies. For more information or assistance, please contact 732-853-1038 or social.work@asterahealthcare.org.
If you receive Medicaid benefits, please visit this website: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmahs/clients/medical-transportation/