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About Us

The Jewish Hospital Social Work department offers social work and discharge planning services to inpatients and outpatients. The main office of the Social Work department is located on the third floor Ambulatory Care Center (3 North). Many of the social workers have offices on the units they work on. The department is staffed from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Social workers are also available evenings and weekends. They can be reached through the nurse's station or hospital operator.

Services Offered

Many patients who come to The Jewish Hospital deal with medical problems that can be stressful and many patients do not know where to turn for help. The Jewish Hospital social work department offers professional, compassionate help for patients. The services most often provided include: 

• Arrangement for home care services and/or durable medical equipment
• Assistance with decision-making and transfer to nursing homes, assisted living facilities and rehabilitation facilities
• Information about transportation resources
• Adjustment to illness counseling
• Bereavement counseling
• Information about emergency shelter and housing
• Assessment, treatment and referral related to elder abuse, domestic violence and adults at risk
• Consultation regarding competency and guardianship issues
• Information and referral to community agencies such as Senior Services, Meals on Wheels, Elderly Services Program, etc.
• Consultation with other health care professional on psychosocial issues in treatment.

Mission statement

Our mission is to provide quality service to patients and their families. We strive to help patients achieve and maintain their highest level of independent functioning. We are committed to discharging patients from the hospital in a safe and timely manner. We adhere to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. We are devoted to meeting our patients' and community's needs through leadership and excellence. 

We pursue our mission by:

• Coordinating service delivery
• Maximizing utilization of hospital and community resources
• Advocating for patient concerns
• Counseling patients and family members.

We value interdisciplinary teamwork and encourage open communication.  We are dedicated to preserving the values of human dignity, compassion, respect and self-determination.

Support Groups / Resources

Widow/Widower Support Group
Sponsor:  Jewish Family Service
Description:  Widow/Widowers Support Group, $20 annual fee, free trial visits
Time:  1st Thursday 4-6 pm (speaker), 3rd Thurs 5-6 (discussion)
Place:  Mack Center, Jewish Family Service
            11223 Cornell Park Dr. 
            Cincinnati, OH 45242
Contact:  Gwen Heilbrun LISW 513-766-3304

Support Group for Children
Sponsored by: Fernside: A Center for Grieving Children
Description: A place of comfort and support for children and teens, ages 3-18, and their families. Also support group for younger adults 18-26
Time: Please call for time and day
Place: 4380 Malsbary Road Suite 300 Cincinnati, OH 45242
Locations in Blue Ash, Anderson, Western Hills, and Liberty Township
Contact: (513) 745-0111

Grief Support Services
Sponsored by: Hospice of Cincinnati
Description: For those who have lost someone special
Time: Please call for day and time
Place: 4310 Cooper Road
          Cincinnati, OH 45242
Contact: Alan Gruber (513) 936-5811
           Polly Peterson (513) 936-5814

Circle of Friendship
Sponsor:  VITAS Innovative Hospice Care
Description:  For those who have lost someone in their life through death and who are seeking support from others
Time and Place:  Please call for various times and locations
Contact:  Ken Czillinger, 513-742-6583

Grief Support Group
Sponsored by: Cancer Family Care
Description: A nine-week program for those who have lost a loved one
Time & Place: Please call for various times and locations
Contact: Kathy Teipen (513) 474-6907 or 731-3346

Cincinnati Area Senior Services 
Description: This agency provides a continuum of services to meet the needs of older adults, including protective services, transportation, and home-delivered meals.
Time: Operates Monday-Friday regular business hours
Contact: 721-4330

The United Way Helpline
Description: Offers 24-hour information and referral services for community and social services information.
Dial: 211 or 721-7900 from a cell phone

Brochures

	Nursing Home Placement Handbook FREE Guide (1 Meg PDF - requires Adobe Acrobat) More information on how to choose a nursing home for you or your loved one. For more information on social work services or a free phone book of resources, please call the social work offices at 513-686-5341.
	Grieving the Loss of Your Loved One FREE Copy The Stages of Grief: Shock Feeling and emotions- sadness, anger, fear Preoccupation with the deceased Physical and emotional distresses Angry feelings and reactions Guilt Depression Withdrawal Re-entering relationships Healing and well-being
	Resource Guide for Patients and Families Download Now!! Contents: Parenting Baby Supplies/Equipment and Food Distribution Medical Health Services Mental Health Services Pregnancy Issues Housing Children with Disabilities Alcohol and Drug/Substance Abuse Domestic Violence Child Abuse and Neglect Sexual Assault/Rape Financial Assistance Community Hot Lines Grief and Loss Support Groups Employment Services Therapeutic Recreation/Fitness