A major illness can turn your life upside down. The professionals in the Saint John Social Services and Case Management departments can connect you and your family with resources in the community to meet your needs beyond medical treatment.
We will provide you comfort, support and guidance when you need it most.
How We Can Help
Our counselors have masters' degrees in social work and the experience to provide you with information to enhance your journey. We can help you function more effectively at home, at work or in the community with referrals to resources geared to helping you:
- Adjust to illness, disability or loss
- Plan for long-term care
- Refer you to housing, transportation, equipment and medications resources
- Prepare advance directives
- Arrange hospice care
- Obtain behavioral/mental health assistance
- Find drug and alcohol abuse treatment
- Address concerns about child/elderly protective issues
- Get help for domestic violence
- Resolve family/relationship issues
- Meet your discharge planning and rehabilitation needs
- Resolve financial/legal problems
Case Managers Provide Additional Support
Financial, insurance or other related worries should not slow down your recovery. Our case managers confer with your insurance company and work on:
- Continued stay coordination
- Discharge planning and coordination with physician
- Medicaid/Medicare processing
- Workman's compensation coordination
- Medical equipment needs
- Skilled/rehabilitation needs
- Home health issues
To speak with one of our social workers or case managers, call 913-680-6045 or 913-680-6046.