Cancer Patient Support Services

This innovative program is the first and only of its kind in Pinellas County. Cancer Patient Support Services (CaPSS) helps cancer patients and their families cope more effectively with the emotional and physical changes resulting from a cancer diagnosis. The program offers the following services free of charge:

• Community education specialist
• Individualized and family counseling by specialized oncology counselors
• Support groups for patients, family members and friends
• Cancer workshops and classes
• Relaxation, stress management and guided imagery programs, including Mindfulness Meditation and Qi Gong (pronounced Chee Gong) training, and massage therapy
• Evelyn R. Simmers Cancer Oncology Resource Library
• Access to online cancer information and research
• Cancer education and screenings

In short, CaPSS is our commitment to treat the whole person – body, mind and spirit. For more information about Cancer Patient Support Services, call (727) 462-2125.