Social Work and Counselling

Social Work and Counselling

Provides support and counselling to patients who are having difficulties with managing or coping with the impact of illness. Social workers are available to all patients, as well as their families, who are hospitalized or are attending an outpatient clinic.

Services include support groups, one-on-one counselling, spiritual care, crisis intervention, advocacy, and help finding community resources. Short-term therapy is also available through the psychology department.
Agency
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre

4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1

Social Work and Counselling at BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre
Phone Numbers
Main Line: 604-875-2149
- Social Work
Main Line: 604-875-2161
- Spiritual Care
After Hours Line: 604-875-2161
- Pager 1479
Eligibility
Open
Application Process
Self-referral or referrals from a health care team, physician, other staff, and community agency accepted.
Monday
08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday
08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday
08:30 - 16:30
Thursday
08:30 - 16:30
Friday
08:30 - 16:30
Statutory holiday and weekend hours 07:30 - 19:30; page the after-hours phone line.
Main Website: https://www.bcwomens.ca/our-services/support-services/social-work
Languages
English
Interpreter services are available
Service delivery
In Person
Coverage Area
Vancouver
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible

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