A Social Worker will contact you shortly after your
admission to obtain information which will help us
to plan for your care. Social Workers are assigned
to all units, admissions, emergency room and the
Outpatient clinics.
The Social Worker will attempt to help you with
social, personal, and family problems which may interfere
with your treatment. They can also help with discharge
planning and referrals to other programs and community
agencies. A Social Worker will also be available
to you upon request.
Social Work Services helps veterans and their families
make effective use of the services and benefits of
the VA Medical Center. Through individual, group,
or family counseling, a member of the Social Work
Service will also help veterans and their families
deal with psycho-social problems and provide referral
recommendations, assistance, and resource information.
When long-term outpatient health care is necessary
after VA care is terminated, Social Work Service
will assist in finding affordable medical treatment
in the community and may help with referrals to other
VA facilities.
Social Workers are involved in every capacity to
maximize the available benefits for veterans and
their families. For information or assistance call
Social Work Service at (937) 262-2122.
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