Social Work Services

The diagnosis and treatment of an illness can create serious disruptions for you and your family.  Like many people, you and your family may experience anxiety, depression, financial stress and lifestyle changes as a result of your illness.  Trying to cope along with your illness can be a difficult and isolating experience. Here are some of the things a Social Worker is available to assist you with:

• Adjustment to illness and treatment
• Stress and conflict
• Grief and Loss
• Addiction Issues
• End of life care issues
• Discharge planning, making connections to hospital and community-based resources, and home supports
• Communication needs and issues with the health care team
• Issues related to physical, emotional and sexual abuse, and neglect
• Ethical Issues