At home, across Southern California
Medical Social Services
Illness affects more than the body. A medical social worker helps your family sort out resources, paperwork and plans, so you can focus on getting better.
Talk to a real person
We'll explain what's covered and what happens next.
620 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 200Glendale, CA 91203 (opens Google Maps directions in a new tab)info@phhhc.comWhat is medical social services?
Medical social services connect you with community resources and help with the practical and emotional side of being unwell at home. The social worker is part of your home health team and works with your nurse and therapists.
What it may include
Every plan is different. These are common parts of this service, as ordered by your doctor.
- Help finding community programs and benefits
- Counseling and support for patients and families coping with illness
- Planning for longer-term care needs
- Guidance on advance directives and care decisions
Who it helps
- Families unsure where to turn after a diagnosis
- Caregiver stress
- Questions about benefits, transportation and meals
How to get started
Call us. If you already have a doctor's order, we'll take it from there. If not, we'll tell you exactly what to ask for.
Medicare and most major plans cover home health when your doctor orders it. See insurance & eligibility.
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Ask us about social services
Call now and talk to a real person, or send a request and we'll call you back at a time that suits you.
Physicians & discharge planners: fax referrals to