Social Work
SOCIAL WORK
Medical Social Work department is an integral part of the Directorate of Mental Health Services and rehabilitation, social workers collaborate closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care including emotional, social support, crisis intervention, and resource navigation tailored to the unique needs of patients.
By integrating social work into the mental health services framework, Mathari National teaching and referral Hospital enhances the overall quality of care and promotes better outcomes for patients, fostering a supportive environment for healing and growth.
Services Offered.
- Socio-Economic Assessment
- Psychosocial Counselling, Crisis Intervention
- Reintegration of Abandoned Patients
- Case management, Social Investigations
- Referrals and Linkages
- Community outreach programmes
- Placement of abandoned patients.
- Addressing unique needs for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Cases:
- Support groups and care giver support.
