In this episode of Integrate Your Care!, we sit down with Andrea, a down with Andrea, an exceptional social worker from the Central Brampton Family Health Team. Andrea shares her insights on how social work fits into the integrated care model, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to supporting patients’ mental health.
Through her extensive experience, Andrea explains how collaboration between social workers, physicians, nurses, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals can provide comprehensive care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. She walks us through real-life examples of how patients benefit from this holistic model, including mental health counseling, internal referrals, and practical resources.
Listeners will also learn about the mental health programs offered, including short-term counseling and the popular weekly mental health webinars, which have fostered a tight-knit community, Andrea highlights the importance of setting boundaries and the ongoing support available through both group and individual sessions.
Join us to hear how social workers play a critical role in improving patient outcomes, and find out how you can get involved in these supportive programs.
