Overview

Social workers are part of the interdisciplinary health care team at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. They help you and your family cope with illness and injury, work through issues surrounding health and treatment, and connect you with the appropriate resources.

Counseling and support services include:

• Support and psychotherapy related to illness, treatment and recovery
• Coping with terminal illness
• Coping with grief
• Advance directives
• Parental concerns
• Vocational concerns
• Financial concerns
• Employee assistance programs
• Issues related to abuse, neglect and violence
• Issues related to separation from family, friends and home

Social workers can provide referrals to county, state and federal agencies and other social and financial agencies. They can help with information and resources concerning your long-term or chronic health care needs, including:

• Home care
• Nursing homes
• Child life needs
• Hospice care

Appointments

For more information, contact Social Work at 507-284-2131.