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Social Services
The primary mission of Volunteers in Medicine’s practice is to enhance human well-being and help meet basic human needs with special attention to people and communities who are vulnerable, oppressed, and/or living in poverty.
VIM patients, their families, and other clients in the community are eligible to receive support through these programs. There’s no cost to schedule an appointment with a social worker.
VIM’s Social Services team offers the following services:
Social Work
Patient Navigation
Patient Assistance Program (PAP)
Through these programs, social workers can assist with the following:
Psychosocial assessments
Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) assessments
Support through the Community Information Exchange (CIE)
Internal and external (community) referrals
Collaboration and support with other interdisciplinary teams
Our team can also help with referrals to:
Access to Federal (SSA) and State/County benefits
Temporary disability assistance and State Disability Insurance (SDI)
Employment Development Department (EDD) assistance
Food, housing, and emergency assistance shelter resources
In-home support services
Caregiver support and resources
Transportation coordination and resources
California Lifeline assistance (energy bills and phone bills)
Housing/Emergency Shelter Resources
And other resources based on the needs of the patient and their family.
To set-up an appointment with a social worker, ask your provider during your next visit or call (619) 440-4591. Our trained Patient Navigators can assist you in scheduling an appointment. Appointments are available in-person or over the phone.
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Social Services
The primary mission of Volunteers in Medicine’s practice is to enhance human well-being and help meet basic human needs with special attention to people and communities who are vulnerable, oppressed, and/or living in poverty.
VIM patients, their families, and other clients in the community are eligible to receive support through these programs. There’s no cost to schedule an appointment with a social worker.
VIM’s Social Services team offers the following services:
Social Work
Patient Navigation
Patient Assistance Program (PAP)
Through these programs, social workers can assist with the following:
Psychosocial assessments
Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) assessments
Support through the Community Information Exchange (CIE)
Internal and external (community) referrals
Collaboration and support with other interdisciplinary teams
Our team can also help with referrals to:
Access to Federal (SSA) and State/County benefits
Temporary disability assistance and State Disability Insurance (SDI)
Employment Development Department (EDD) assistance
Food, housing, and emergency assistance shelter resources
In-home support services
Caregiver support and resources
Transportation coordination and resources
California Lifeline assistance (energy bills and phone bills)
Housing/Emergency Shelter Resources
And other resources based on the needs of the patient and their family.
To set-up an appointment with a social worker, ask your provider during your next visit or call (619) 440-4591. Our trained Patient Navigators can assist you in scheduling an appointment. Appointments are available in-person or over the phone.
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