Social workers can also help families find needed resources.
If you need to speak with a social worker or psychologist, ask your clinic coordinator. Chaplains also are available to help you with religious support and counseling. It is open 24 hours a day for personal meditation. Chaplains can assist you in finding worship opportunities to meet your spiritual needs. The child life department at St. Jude strives to help families minimize the stress and psychological trauma caused by a child s illness and hospital stay.