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Programs & Services

Social Work Services

Provides assistance and support for patients and their families who are receiving care.

This service works individually with patients, groups and/or families to:

  • conduct assessments and develop interventions to alleviate social and personal problems
  • identify needs and gaps and connect patients with community supports and resources
  • empower patients to cope and problem solve during or after injury, disease or illness
  • provide referrals to other AHS and community programs as required (example - Addictions and Mental Health )
  • counsel patients and their families in coping with aspects of an illness, hospitalization and the impact of lifestyle choices on health
  • assist patients and families to navigate the healthcare system and address legal and financial issues impacting care

 
Contact Details

Canmore General Hospital

Address
1100 Hospital Place
Canmore, Â鶹ӳ»­
T1W 1N2
Telephone
403-678-5536
Accessibility

This facility is wheelchair accessible and has an elevator on site.

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Note

Also available evenings on Monday as an on-call/as needed basis
Access
Service Providers May Include
social workers
Referral Needed

Referral is usually through the care team or patients and families can request to see a social worker while attending hospital.

Service Access

Most health care sites, programs and services have access to social work services.

Social work services can be accessed upon request through a health care provider.


Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations