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(612)
873-3233
Hennepin County Psychiatric Social Services offers a
wide range of supportive and educational services for clients with mental
illness. As a part of the multidisciplinary team, we provide social services
to clients, family members and mental health professionals with information
and access to comprehensive support services in their communities. Clients
are assisted in developing a supportive network in preparation for return
to community living.
Mission and Philosophy
Hennepin County Psychiatric Social Services works
together with clients, family members, existing support systems, inpatient
treatment team members and community supportive services in developing
a supportive living environment for client’s return to community
based living. Our philosophy of "inclusion" of client, family
and community cultivates client participation in the continuum of admission,
care and discharge planning. Our mission is to provide comprehensive social
services, tailored to the individual, to ensure successful re-entry into
the community, in the least restrictive setting.
Treatment Team
The inpatient psychiatric social services consists
of a Social Services Supervisor, Registered Nurse Case Manager, three
Social Workers, and a Social Work Case Aide.
Program Services Offered:
- Applications for financial assistance
- Assistance with housing issues
- Identifying existing support systems
- Education/Literature with respect to Mental Illness
treatment options, managed care, civil commitment
- Support/Education of Family/Significant others
- Discharge Planning
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