Social Workers
UF Health Shands social workers offer a variety of services to pediatric patients and their families. Counseling - available to discuss concerns, provide support and explore solutions.
- Individual, family, and group counseling
- Problem solving
- Stress Management
- Crisis intervention
- Support and educational groups
Environmental Management
Discharge planning and referrals to community agencies.
- HomeCare agencies
- Rehabilitation centers
- Sponsorship agencies
- Parenting programs
- Specialized support groups
- Community mental health centers
Concrete Services
- Obtaining resources
- Housing assistance
- Transportation assistance
- Emergency financial assistance
Social workers are available to all pediatric patients, and work intensively in many highly specialized medical areas, such as organ transplant teams, pediatric oncology, pediatric intensive care and many others. We work as part of the pediatric patient's healthcare team, with medical staff, nurses, rehabilitation specialists, case managers, nutritionists, Child Life and other professionals.
We are also available in areas where both adults and children are treated. We have a total of 31 master's level social workers, the majority of whom are Florida licensed clinical social workers.
Playrooms
- There is one playroom on each pediatric floor
- Playrooms are open during the day for pediatric patients and families to use
- All patients and siblings must be supervised by and adult (18 yrs and up)
- Volunteers may be available to provide supervision when parents cannot be here
Supervised Activity Groups
- Please check the activities calendar on each floor for supervised group times
- Groups are run by a variety of trained volunteers and staff
- Children that are unable to go to the playroom can get toys and activities for their room
Personal Computers & Internet Access
Wireless access is available for those patients and families that bring their laptops.
Florida Health Finder
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