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Medical Social Services

Medical Social Services

We are here for you.

Illness, hospitalization, and medical treatment often result in increased stress and difficulty coping. Medical Social Workers are here to help you and your family during this time.

Medical Social Workers have Master’s degrees in Social Work from accredited universities.

Your Social Worker can assist with:

  • Emotional Support/Coping
  • Care Planning (when you or a loved one need more help at home)
  • Financial Concerns
  • Legal Concerns
  • Mental Health Issues
  • Alcohol/Drug Problems
  • Grief/Loss Needs
  • Ethical/Cultural Issues
  • Suspected Abuse (child/elder/domestic violence)
  • Homeless/Housing Resources
  • Kaiser Permanente Services and Programs