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Social services play a key role in the rehabilitation process, acting as a bridge between the Center’s medical team, the patient, the family environment and public services. Essentially, social services link the patient with the rehabilitation team and the outside world, ensuring a smooth transition back to family, professional and social life after completion of rehabilitation.
Objectives and Mission of Social Services
The primary goal of social services is to help patients feel safe, supported and confident in the rehabilitation team responsible for their care. An important part of this mission is to inform patients about their rights, insurance-related matters and ways to effectively interact with public institutions and services involved in their care. Social services may also assist patients during visits to state or social welfare services.
Through collaboration with the social worker, patients are encouraged to enhance social participation by engaging in social and cultural activities. This supports independence and helps prevent social isolation from both family and the wider community.
Social Services in the Rehabilitation Process
Within the context of rehabilitation, social services include the following actions:
- The social worker supports the patient’s adjustment to the rehabilitation center by listening to and recording individual needs and communicating them to the multidisciplinary team.
- Regular meetings are held to assess the patient’s current situation and future expectations regarding reintegration into family, professional and social environments.
- Patients and their families are informed about the importance and necessity of the rehabilitation program.
- Patients are informed of their rights related to their condition. For example, in cases of disability, eligibility for benefits or pensions is investigated and appropriate guidance is provided.
- Emotional and psychosocial support is offered throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Communication channels between the patient, family members and the rehabilitation team are maintained openly and consistently.
- Social services assist in addressing social issues that may affect the family’s ability to manage the patient’s care after discharge.
- The social worker helps prepare patients and families for upcoming changes and challenges, anticipating their impact on daily life.
- Continuous collaboration with the multidisciplinary team ensures optimal rehabilitation outcomes.
Initial Contact and Social History Assessment
During the first contact with the patient and family members, the social worker records the patient’s social and family history to gain a comprehensive understanding of their social context. This information helps the rehabilitation team better address the patient’s needs and anticipate potential social challenges during or after rehabilitation.
At Armonia Rehabilitation Center, social services are provided by experienced and highly qualified professionals who work closely with the multidisciplinary team to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
At Armonia, we support patients in regaining wellbeing after surgery, injury or illness—not only by addressing medical needs but also by facilitating smooth social reintegration. Armonia is the most reliable and specialized rehabilitation center in Thessaloniki, offering comprehensive medical services and a wide range of treatments delivered by highly trained professionals in modern facilities.