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Programs & Services


Social Work

Provides assessment and support to help people deal with an illness or injury.

Assesses clients' needs and gives support to help them deal with illness or injury.

Services include:

  • help addressing concerns of clients, families, and members of the healthcare team
  • information and education (e.g., making good decisions, caregiver stress, career or work options, end-of-life care, child care options)
  • referrals to community resources and services (e.g., financial help, accommodation, transportation)
  • help solving conflicts within families and with the healthcare system
  • speaks with government agencies and departments on behalf of clients
  • support as clients transition home or to another care setting

Contact Details

University of Alberta Hospital

Address
8440 112 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2B7
Telephone
780-407-8871
Getting There

Parking and Public transportation available

Parking map

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
social workers
Service Access

Social Workers are accessed through the patient's unit or clinic.


Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations