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Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford is dedicated to ensuring
the well-being of our patients. In order to preserve the health and
welfare of all, the hospital combines medical care with close attention
to the needs of the entire family.
The Social Services Department seeks to enhance coping and participation
in care by providing emotional support, care coordination and resource
assistance. Our social workers are experienced in child and family
development and adjustment to illness/medical treatment and are
available to address your concerns.
To reach us call (650) 497-4569.
Social Workers
Social Workers provide:
Emotional Support
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital recognizes that adjusting to your
child's illness while balancing other aspects of your life can be a
difficult process. Our staff of social workers is specially trained to
help you with the following needs:
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Crisis Intervention
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Family Stress
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Counseling
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Coping with Illness & Treatment
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Support Groups for Different Illnesses
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Grief & Bereavement
Care Coordination
At times the hospital can be a confusing and complex environment, and
the medical care provided may be difficult to understand. If you have
questions and are unsure who to ask, social workers can guide you to the
correct source and further assist with:
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Communication Between Your Family & the Medical Team
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Pre- and Post-Care Planning/Preparations
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Clarification of How the Hospital Functions
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Roles of the Medical Team Members
Resource Assistance
Social Services facilitates access to health services and supports your
family's involvement in your child's medical care. We also recognize
that you may need assistance with basic resources at times. Our social
workers and resource coordinators can meet with you to explore:
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Referral to & Collaboration with Community Agencies
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Access to Hospital Resources
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Meals
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Transportation
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Lodging
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is located in Palo Alto, adjacent to Stanford University Hospital, approximately 20 miles north of San Jose, CA and 40 miles south of San Francisco.
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
725 Welch Road
Palo Alto, California 94304
(650) 497-8000
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