St Vincent's Hospital - Social Work Department
Phone: 02 8382 2213
Fax: 02 8382 2401
Location: Delacy Building Level 4, 390 Victoria St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Email: socialwork@stvincents.com.au
Web: https://www.svhs.org.au/our-services/list-of-services/social-work
Description: St Vincent's Hospital Sydney social workers are available to help patients, their families and carers with personal and practical challenges that arise when a patient or family member becomes ill. Offer counselling and emotional support at no charge, and can treat a variety of circumstances including: anxiety, family/relationship issues, crisis and trauma, bereavement, discharge and transfer of care, respite/rehabilitation, financial concerns, legal matters, domestic violence, victims of crime, child protection matters, mental health, drug and alcohol, sexual health, gambling, aged care and referring ongoing counselling and support. The Social Work department can also assist with Accommodation for regional and remote patients, Travel Assistance, and have a specialist Aboriginal Health Team.
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Contact: 02 8382 1111 (main switch)
Transport: Bus routes 311 from Central, 380, 389, L82 from Circular Quay, or train to Kings Cross
Disability Access: Yes (full access and facilities)
Area Served: National (General Hospital to Inner City, Eastern, Southern Suburbs. Special units accept patients, from all over Australia)
Keywords: ATSI; Public Hospitals; Home Nursing Services; Support Groups; Crisis Counselling; Genetic Counselling; Grief Counselling; Trauma Counselling; Social Support Services; Mental Health Services; Drug Addiction; Domestic Violence; Sexual Health Services; Respite Care Services; Family Counselling; Relationships Counselling; Aboriginal Health; Gambling Addiction; Child Protection; People with a Disability
Parent Organisation: NSW Department of Health
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