Patient and Family Counselling

Patient and Family Counselling

Provides in-hospital support and counselling to patients who are having difficulties with managing or coping with the impact of illness. Social workers assist patients and their families with building support networks, coping with stress, and strengthening or restoring their ability to self-manage. Services may also include referrals to community resources.
Agency
Interior Health

550 Carmi Avenue, Penticton, BC V2A 3G6

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Application Process
Self-referrals accepted; contact with a social worker can be arranged through a physician, hospital patient care coordinator, residential care supervisor, community care case manager, or other primary health care provider.
Program Fee
No Cost
Eligibility
Open
Main Website: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/services/patient-family-counselling
Service delivery
In Person

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