Social Services

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

Social Services offers these services:

• Crisis counseling, intervention and support
• Community resource education and referrals
• Hospital discharge planning referrals
  -Assisted-living facilities
  -Durable medical equipment needs (walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)
-Home-delivered meals ("Meals on Wheels")
-Hospice program
-Personal care/supportive home care services
-Public health services (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 (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. Call 715-233-7330 for information.