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For more information on social work services or a free phone book of resources, please call the social work offices at 513-584-4314.
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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. The main department phone number is 513-686-5341. Two social workers are available in-house on Saturdays and can be reached through the nurses’ station or hospital operator. If a staff person is needed outside of regular hours, telecommunications will page the on-call social worker.
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
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4777 E. Galbraith Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45236
513-686-5341
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