Social Services

Leaving the hospital can feel overwhelming. Often, your medical needs do not end once you have been discharged; you may need continued care in the form of counseling, rehabilitation, transitional care or hospice. This is where the dedicated social services team at Confluence Health can help. We also have a psychologist available to help you and your family cope with your situation.

Personalizing Your Healthcare Experience

Social workers provide supportive counseling, assist in establishing discharge goals, and provide help in completing applications and referrals for support services in your home. In most cases, social workers will be responsible for planning your discharge. They will be informed on the care you received at the hospital, your expected condition at discharge, and what kinds of services you will need once you leave.

Typically, you will meet with a social worker once or twice before you depart the hospital. During these meetings, you will discuss next steps for life outside of the hospital. It is the social services team’s job to ensure that you have all the resources you need for a successful recovery once you have been discharged.