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Social Work

Social workers help individuals, families, and communities resolve problems affecting their daily lives, especially during challenging personal, family, or work situations. They identify stress sources, conduct assessments, mediate conflicts, offer counselling, and develop coping skills and solutions. Social work is unique in its focus on addressing issues within the broader context of families, communities, and workplaces.

We have two dedicated social workers who are happy to assist patients in improving their well-being.​​

Read more about our Social Work Program below

Brief Supportive Counselling

Brief supportive counselling offers 1-6 sessions of short-term, goal-oriented support, based on individual needs. It helps people manage present challenges, focusing on practical skills and positive change. This service is for individuals 18+ and prioritizes those without access to other counselling resources.

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General Social Work

The General Social Work Program identifies needs and provides assistance in areas such as form completion, housing and treatment applications, GAINs assessments, medication coverage, medical transportation, psychoeducation, community connections, system navigation, case management, and advocacy. It also includes telepsychiatry support with patient consent, offering debriefing and follow-up to connect clients to necessary services. Support is available as long as needed.

Discharge Care Coordination

With the patient’s consent, our social workers assist with discharge care coordination by connecting patients to their care providers and local resources to maintain and improve their well-being when they are ready to be discharged from Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre's Adult Mental Health Unit and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit. This program offers up to three follow-up appointments a social worker and can provide weekly check-ins if the patient is on a waitlist for services, ensuring continued support and a warm handoff to their providers.

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