Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital’s care team works with patients and their families to design a treatment plan based on the individual’s needs. In addition to an oncologist, our multidisciplinary team includes advanced practice providers, registered nurses, social workers, a psychologist, psychiatrist, neuropsychologist, nutritionist and child life specialists, all who have expertise in the medical, social, emotional and educational needs of adolescents and young adults. Our specialized program provides resources and support to give AYAs and their families the tools to thrive during a difficult time. Some of these include:
- Individual psychotherapy and resilience training
- Dedicated AYA programming such as AYA Support Meetings and social connections
- Consultation about financial, educational, housing and transportation support
- Information and referrals to local, regional and national resources and AYA camps and activities
- Fertility preservation
- Consultation with our dietitian
Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital Lauren Telesz/Smilow Teen Center
Our Teen Center, in partnership with Teen Cancer America was designed with adolescents and young adults in mind and offers them a space to socialize with one another as well as with friends and family. The new space also provides video games, tables and a big screen to view movies.
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