Social Services in Barron

Transitioning to or from the hospital can be difficult. Medical social services are available in Barron, Wisconsin, to assist patients in meeting immediate and/or post-hospital needs.

Medical social services includes:

• Crisis counseling, intervention and support
• Community resource education and referrals
• Hospital discharge planning referrals
  
  • Assisted-living facilities
  • Durable medical equipment needs, such as walkers and wheelchairs
  • Home-delivered meals ("Meals on Wheels")
  • Hospice program
  • Personal care/supportive home care services
  • Public health services from infants to geriatrics
  • Skilled home care intervention
  • Skilled nursing/rehabilitation facilities
  • Transportation needs
• Advance Directive information and counseling
• Financial resource education and referrals
• Protective services from infants to geriatrics

Brochures for many community services are available upon request. Talk with your doctor or nurse if you would like assistance from Social Services staff.