WGH’s Social Services Department is committed to providing support for inpatients and their families during their stay at Weeneebayko General Hospital (WGH). For further information about the Department, please see below.
Contact information
To access this Department or for more information, please contact (705) 658-4544 ext. 2296
Hours of operation
Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm
Services provided
WGH’s Social Services Department offers the following services to inpatients:
Patient services
- Visit with the patients
- Provide activities for patients during their stay
- Serve as a liaison between patient and staff
- Provide translation services
- Contact family members
- Arrange and attend family meetings
- Assist with discharge planning
- Make respite care arrangements
Other services
- Request letters from physicians (support letters for housing/disability)
- Assist with the completion of application forms (disability, health cards, etc)
- Consultation with hospital staff and other community agencies
- Arrange pastors/minister visits
- Arrange for legal services (lawyers)
- Complete application forms for Long Term Care Placement (Nursing Homes)