A social worker’s role is to help individuals, families, and communities overcome social and economic challenges. They provide support, counseling, and advocacy services to those in need, often working with vulnerable populations such as children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. Social workers also work with government agencies and community organizations to develop and implement programs that promote social justice and equality.

What Can a Social Worker Do for Me?
 Talk to all health care professionals involved with your mental health challenges including family members sometimes.
 Put together a care plan: best methods of recovery tailored to you.
 Most mental health social workers are trained to counsel on some minor issues.
 Educate on mental health in general, and the importance of treating these issues.
 Help find treatment facilities and in-patient mental health care centers, if necessary.
 Help attend to daily needs (i.e., help you find and apply for certain types of assistance, such as employment and income benefits or disability benefits).
 Monitor your progress and determine whether your treatment plan is working for you.
 Help you find different doctors or facilities that can better cater to your needs. Where Can I Find a Social Worker?
 Hospitals.
 Psychiatric Hospitals.
 Mental Health Facilities.
 Community Health Centers.
 Rehabilitation Centers.
 Schools.
 Detention Centers.
 Government Agencies.