Social Work Services

Provides assistance and support for patients and their families.

This service works individually with patients, groups and/or families to:

• conduct assessments and develop interventions to alleviate social and personal problems
• identify needs and gaps and connect patients with community supports and resources
• empower patients to cope and problem solve during or after injury, disease or illness
• assess and treat of a range of addictions and/or mental illness issues
• counsel patients and their families in coping with aspects of an illness, hospitalization and the impact of lifestyle choices on health
• assist patients and families to navigate the healthcare system and address legal and financial issues impacting care