Kittson Healthcare Social Services
Kittson Healthcare’s social workers provide support to patients, residents, and families as they navigate the emotional, financial, and practical challenges that can come with illness, injury, recovery, and future care planning.
Services Offered:
- Transition & Discharge Planning: Helping coordinate a safe transition from the hospital to home, rehabilitation, long-term care, or another care setting
- Connecting to Resources: Linking patients and families with community programs, services, and support
- Social, Financial & Emotional Support: Helping patients and families navigate challenges related to illness or diagnosis
- Understanding Patient Rights: Providing information about healthcare rights, choices, and available options
- Family Communication & Advocacy: Supporting communication between patients, families, and care teams
- Psychosocial Assessments: Evaluating social and emotional factors that may affect a patient’s health and care
Advance Directives & Planning Ahead
It can be difficult to think about a time when you may not be able to speak for yourself — but planning ahead can give both you and your family peace of mind.
An advance directive is a legal document that allows you to communicate your healthcare wishes and identify someone you trust to make healthcare decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so.
Advance care planning can help you:
- Think through what matters most to you
- Talk with loved ones about your healthcare wishes
- Choose someone you trust to make healthcare decisions for you
- Document your preferences for future medical care
- Help reduce uncertainty for family members during difficult situations
You do not need to be seriously ill or older to complete an advance directive. Adults of any age can benefit from having a plan in place.
Kittson Healthcare Social Services can help answer questions, provide resources, and help you understand the advance care planning process.
Learn more: What Is an Advance Directive and Why Should You Have One?
Need Help Getting Started?
For assistance, contact Social Services Coordinator Shunay Soliah:
