Social work in Whanganui
Registered social workers can provide help to you and your whānau (family) if you are experiencing problems arising from ill health or disability. We provide support in the community across the Whanganui region and while you are in hospital.
Contact us
To contact the Social work team at Whanganui Hospital:
- Phone: 06 348 1234 and ask for the Social work team.
Where to find us
- Te Kokako
- Level 4 Ward and Administrator Block
- 100 Heads Road
- Whanganui
8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Whanganui Hospital map
Services we provide
Social workers are trained to respond to people's emotional, psychosocial and practical needs. We advocate on your behalf to ensure your rights, responsibilities and entitlements are respected.
We provide services across a wide range of areas, including:
- psychosocial assessment and intervention
- risk assessment and safety planning
- response to trauma or crisis, emotional support and coping strategies
- interventions to protect vulnerable people
- complex problem solving
- support during long-term illness and repeat admissions
- sociolegal issues and ethical decision making
- advocacy in relation to social inequity or stigma
- pregnancy counselling, all options explored
- grief and loss intervention and support
- health promotion, preventative planning and early intervention
- providing information on/referral to community agencies and health providers
- work as part of the multi-disciplinary team supporting discharge planning.
Referral information
You can self-refer to the Social work services, or with your consent have your healthcare provider or other health professional involved in your care refer you.
Referrals can be sent to referral.centre@wdhb.org.nz