Learn of THE MS SOCIAL WORK NAVIGATOR

Stuart SchlossmanAlternative therapies and devices for Multiple Sclerosis (MS), MS Views and News

The MS Views and News
Multiple Sclerosis Social Work Navigator is a Social Worker with a Master’s
Degree and whose professional focus has been working with the Multiple
Sclerosis community.
The MS Social Work
Navigator is able to assist the Multiple Sclerosis patient, caregivers, family
members and friends, in adapting to the ever changing course that Multiple
Sclerosis may present.

As
the needs of the MS patient and their loved one’s may evolve and change, the MS
Social Work Navigator is able to provide the needed information, connections to
community resources and referrals that make the required adaption and
transition smoother.



MS Views and News seeks to empower and increase
the quality of life for the Multiple Sclerosis community by providing free social
services.




Examples of Services Include:
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Guidance & assistance-with applications for services
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Patient education
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Patient advocacy
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Assistance in facilitating effective physician/patient
communication
 
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Connections to prescription assistance programs
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Social Security /Health Insurance issues & Information 
·        
Employment issues
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Home Safety

Referrals and connections to:
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Individual, family and marital counseling 
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Connections to support groups
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Attorneys specializing in Disability law & ADA laws 
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Advocacy groups
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Mental health counselors
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Physical therapy
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Occupational therapy

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Local exercise and Adaptive exercise groups






Currently this Service is Only available in the State of Florida:

                                   

If needing to speak with a Social Worker in
Florida: please contact Jennifer Falk our MS Social Work Navigator at:  786-296-8777 or jennifer@msvn.org

information was updated on 08.04.15

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