Social Services at Deaconess are provided to ensure continuity of care after discharge and to facilitate adjustment of patients and their families to the impact of illness, disability, or death. Our staff of licensed medical social workers, and other qualified professionals, work with patients and families in all areas of the hospital. Services are provided free of charge.

Scope of services include:

• Discharge planning
• Child and elder abuse or domestic violence assessments and referrals
• Psychosocial assessments to facilitate patient/family compliance with medical treatment
• Information and referral services for patients/families and/or hospital personnel
• Patient counseling related to emotional or financial concerns
• Assistance with and education regarding advance directives
• Facilitation of newborn adoptions upon referral from the birth mother or her agent, and the nursing staff.

For more information, or to speak to our social services representative, call

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