At HOSPICE of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc. all of our social workers are fully certified LCSW's. Our hospice social worker is an expert in community resources and is able to assess patient and family needs. They are able to recommend things like meals on wheels, transportation, and good financial and legal resources. The social worker has expertise in counseling and will provide support and guidance with issues surrounding the care of the patient and the needs of the family. The social worker explores alternatives for patient and family situations which are occurring in the present, have occurred in the past, and might occur in the future after the death of the loved one.

Social workers provide assistance with practical and financial concerns as well as emotional support, counseling and bereavement follow-up. They evaluate the need for volunteers and other support services needed by the family and facilitate communication between the family and community agencies.