What Does a Social Services Specialist Do?
A Social Services Specialist helps patients and their families address the social, emotional, and practical challenges that can affect recovery. They help patients identify resources, understand their options, and connect with services that can support their health and independence.
At Complete Pulmonary Rehab, our Social Services Specialist conducts a comprehensive assessment of factors that may affect your recovery, including:
- Social and emotional factors related to your illness
- Your need for additional care or support
- Your response to treatment
- Your adjustment to care in our CORF
- Financial resources and available assistance
- Community resources that may help after discharge
- How your medical and care needs fit into your home environment
How Our Social Services Specialist Can Help
Our Social Services Specialist can:
• Assess your needs and help address barriers to successful treatment
• Provide nutrition support and weight-management resources
•Provide support for adjustment, grief, and other emotional challenges
• Help with smoking cessation resources
• Help you and your family navigate available services and support
Our goal is to help you feel supported throughout your treatment and have the resources you need to continue your progress after you leave our facility.