Everyone faces difficulties in life at one time or another. For those times when troubles and doubt become too hard to handle alone, the services of a professional and confidential counselor may help.

Services Offered

OSF Saint James' Social Work Services professionals provide assistance in areas such as:

Adjusting to illness
Geriatric needs assessment and support
Nursing home and continuing care placement
The creation or amendment of Advance Directives for patients (living wills and durable powers of attorney for healthcare)
Home care referrals and acquisition of home medical equipment
Facilitation of qualified translator & interpreter services, as well as communication assistance devices

Counseling Services

We can also provide information about local counseling services related to:

Marriage & family problems
Job related stress
Codependency
Parenting
Anxiety, doubt, or lack of self-understanding
Physical or emotional problems
Loneliness
Insecurity
Alcohol and drug abuse
Childhood and adolescence
Difficulties with school, social life
Family support services

Contact Information

OSF Saint James Social Work Services professionals can be reached Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., by calling (815) 842-4540. Appointments outside these hours may be arranged, depending on the circumstances.

All calls and information will be kept strictly confidential.

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