They provide information about available hospital and community resources. They can assist with referrals to community agencies for assistance with medical coverage, substance abuse counseling, transportation, and disability assistance. Social workers can also provide counsel about a number of issues such as grief, abuse, assault, and psychological problems.
Social work provides information on a variety of subjects to patients and families.
This information is given to families to assist them with issues they have to deal with when a patient dies. We also use the World Wide Web to provide information. This site provides information on the services offered by FIA and a directory of local offices with addresses and phone numbers. It is updated regularly. This site provides information on programs and how to apply.