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Programs & Services


Social Work

The role of the Social Work department is to consult with other healthcare professionals to address a patient's care needs and provide support to help them deal with illness or injury.

Services include:

  • Conducting assessments to inform care plans
  • Educating patients and families on health, treatment, and resources
  • Collaborating with healthcare teams to address barriers and psychosocial factors
  • Offering counseling and therapy for coping, mental health, and addiction
  • Referring to community and government services for ongoing care
  • Facilitating transitions between care settings
  • Engaging in research and advocating for improved healthcare access and quality
  • Advocating for patients, families, and communities when quality healthcare is unavailable or inaccessible

Contact Details

Alberta Hospital Edmonton

Address
17480 Fort Road
Edmonton, Alberta
T5Y 6A8
Telephone
780-342-5555 (Switchboard)
Getting There

Parking and public transportation.

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:30 am - 6:30 pm

Tuesday
8:30 am - 6:30 pm

Wednesday
8:30 am - 6:30 pm

Thursday
8:30 am - 6:30 pm

Friday
8:30 am - 6:30 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