Piedmont Cancer
Support Services
Helping You Through Cancer
When faced with cancer, you may experience anxiety, stress, depression, loss of control and a range of other emotions. Our specially trained cancer social workers are here to support you at every step of your journey with cancer. Through our holistic approach, we address all the related issues that may arise following diagnosis, and educate and guide you and your loved ones in ways that are meaningful to you.
Much of your treatment will occur in the outpatient setting in a variety of offices and medical practices. Our dedicated social workers are available at any time, even after treatment, to help you understand your needs and work with you to find and obtain the necessary resources you might need such as financial assistance, educational programs or counseling.
Services include:
- Supportive counseling
- Support groups
- Assistance with insurance and other benefits questions
- Links to community resources
- Financial resources
- Advocacy for patients and their loved ones
Our outpatient social workers work with each individual to provide education and resources, but also emotional support throughout this experience.
Contact a Social Worker
Piedmont Atlanta Cancer Center
Lauren Walch, LMSW
404-425-7903
lauren.walch@piedmont.org
Maggie Wells, MSW, MPH
404-425-7317
Maggie.wells@piedmont.org
Piedmont Athens Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support
Lauren Liverman, LCSW
706-475-7344
Lauren.liverman@piedmont.org
Piedmont Fayette Cancer Center
Mark Flanagan, MSW, MPH
770-719-6007
mark.flanagan1@piedmont.org
Piedmont Newnan Cancer Center
Breanna Barnett
770-400-1014
breanna.barnett@piedmont.org
Piedmont Henry Cancer Center
Regineak Ruffin
678-604-5463
regineak.ruffin@piedmont.org
The John B. Amos Cancer Center at Piedmont Columbus Regional
Deboraha Johnson, MS, LPC, NCC
706-571-1368
Deboraha.johnson@piedmont.org
Connie M. Flannigan, BSW, MBA
706-320-8829
Connie.flannigan@piedmont.org
Donna McKay, MPA
706-660-6304
Donna.mckay@piedmont.org