Social Work

Shands social workers offer a variety of services to pediatric patients and their families.

Counseling - available to discuss concerns, provide support and explore solutions.

Individual, family, and group counseling
Problem solving
Stress Management
Crisis intervention
Support and educational groups

Environmental management - discharge planning and referrals to community agencies.

HomeCare agencies
Rehabilitation centers
Sponsorship agencies
Parenting programs
Specialized support groups
Community mental health centers

Concrete Services

Obtaining resources
Housing assistance
Transportation assistance
Emergency financial assistance

Social workers are available to all pediatric patients, and work intensively in many highly specialized medical areas, such as organ transplant teams, pediatric oncology, pediatric intensive care and many others. We work as part of the pediatric patient's healthcare team, with medical staff, nurses, rehabilitation specialists, case managers, nutritionists, Child Life and other professionals.

We are also available in areas where both adults and children are treated. We have a total of 31 master's level social workers, the majority of whom are Florida licensed clinical social workers.

Information

For more information about Shands Children's Hospital, call 352.265.KIDS.

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