The Social Services
Department is a part of your health care team at The
Bellevue Hospital.
You are the most
important member of the team. We believe it is your
right to participate in your discharge planning. We
will work with you during your hospital stay to answer
questions; help identify any physical, social or
emotional needs; and arrange for appropriate services
upon discharge.
The department’s licensed
social workers are available free of charge for you
and your family members. Please call the department or
ask your doctor or nurse to contact social services
for you. The department’s extension is Ext#4367.
Assistance for you and your
family
We will answer your questions on a
variety of topics including Discharge Planning, Crisis
Intervention and Counseling Referrals.
Discharge Planning Some of the services available
include:
• Assisting you and your family
plan for your care at home. • Arranging for
placement in an extended care or rehabilitation
facility. • Financial planning for medical
expenses including assistance with the application
process or agency referral. • Arranging for
home medical equipment and supplies. •
Contacting home care services including nursing,
physical, occupational and speech therapy. •
Assisting with transportation services. •
Providing community agency referrals. •
Emergency response device.
Crisis
Intervention The Social Services Department
provides support in emergency or crisis situations:
• Domestic Violence • Child / Adult Abuse
• Victim Assistance •
Providing
information and explaining available resources
that may be of benefit. •
Contacting agencies on your behalf. Counseling The department is
always available to listen and to help you understand
and deal with difficult health care issues.
•
Advance Directives, e.g. Living Wills. You
may go to this web site to learn more about
Advance
Directives:
http://associationdatabase.com/aws/OHPCO/pt/sp/livingwills
• Support
in dealing with hospitalization or illness. •
Grief Counseling • Emotional and social
support with referral to community resources to help
you cope.
