PMBH Social Worker Service
The Social Work Department provides a range of supportive services including:
•Coping emotionally with adjustment to illness and the impact on family, including carers
•Managing stress, depression and anxiety •Communicating with family, friends and medical teams •Practical, legal & financial concerns
•Effects of illness on self-esteem, confidence & lifestyle
•Carer stress
•Grief and loss issues.
Types of support provided:
•Professional support in adapting to serious & chronic illness
•Family conferences around important decisions
•Stress & anxiety management
•Assistance with practical, financial & legal matters •Information & referral to community resources
•Advocacy.
How to refer: Referrals are hospital internal referral. Patients and family/carers are welcome to self-refer.
Address | Wrights Road Port Macquarie NSW 2444 |
Phone | 02 55242000 |
Website | Visit Website |