CompleteLife Social Work Services
Social workers Jane Powers, Vanessa Kay Guidry-Jones, and Nancy Hook are available to counsel individuals and families about the available information resources and support services that aid decision-making.
Specifically, Jane, Kay, and Nancy assist with patient advocacy, lodging, transportation, financial, disability, and health insurance concerns as well as arranging home care and hospice services. They also provide emotional support and help with communication issues such as: how and what to tell your children, how to discuss end-of-life concerns and how to communicate effectively with your medical team.
You may choose to call or meet with Jane or Kay to discuss these issues. There is no charge to meet with a social worker.
- Jane Powers, LCSW, LMFT: (317) 278-2538
- Kay Guidry-Jones, MSW, LSW: (317) 274-8735
- Nancy Hook, MSW, LSW: (317) 278-9927
Note: For Radiation Oncology or inpatient social work services, please contact the Indiana University Hospital Department of Social Work at (317) 274-3746. You can also visit Clarian Health for more information.
Tell me about your social workers.
Jane Powers is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years experience. Jane has spent the last five years of professional experience helping people and families facing cancer. Jane was honored in June 2005 with the IU Simon Cancer Center Torchbearer Award for "transcending the experience of cancer and making a positive contribution to others with cancer in their life."
Her qualifications include:
- Bachelor of arts in social service, Indiana University
- Master's of science in mental health counseling, Butler University
- Licensed clinical social worker, Indiana
- Licensed marriage and family therapist, Indiana
- Member of Indiana Oncology Social Work Association and Association of Oncology Social Work
Kay Guidry-Jones is a licensed oncology social worker. Kay has been working with cancer patients for the past five years, both in a volunteer capacity and also in her professional career.
Her qualifications include:
- Bachelor's of social work with a minor in psychology
- Certification in case management
- Master's of social work
- Licensed social worker in Indiana
- Member of the National Association of Social Workers, Indiana Association of Oncology Social Workers, and Association of Oncology Social Workers
Nancy Hook is a licensed social worker with 30 years experience, predominantly in medical social work.
Her qualifications include:
- Bachelor of arts in social work and psychology, Anderson University
- Master's of social work, Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago
- Licensed Social Worker, Indiana
- Member of the Indiana Association of Oncology Social Workers