Social Work

The social worker can help you and your family understand and learn to cope with your illness, diagnosis or disability. She can also assist with any lifestyle changes that may accompany this change in your health. As a resource person, the social worker offers a variety of supports and services such as:

Assistance with Financial Concerns

Private/Disability/Government Pension Plans
Ontario Works/Ontario Disability Support Program
Income Tax – claiming medical expenses
Tax Credits
Assistance with Drug Coverage

Counselling and Support

Adjustment to Illness
Mental Health & Addictions
Grief and Loss
Crisis & Risk Assessment

Links to Community Resources

Liaison between the patient and community services/resources such as:

Social/Recreational Supports
Diagnosis/Disability-Related Resources
Assistance with Transportation

For more information, please contact Nicole Deschamps, Social Worker, at 613-774-2420 ext. 6125 or ask a member of your health care team to make a referral.