Seeing Beyond the Pain
Mental Health and Addictions Social Workers
Focus on the Whole Person
When someone faces mental health issues or an addiction, it can be hard to see past the struggles they are facing. Mental health and addictions social workers see the person behind the pain and find the potential within each individual.
Social workers understand that asking for help takes courage because it involves confronting difficult truths and the unknown. When their clients face challenging situations, they begin by listening carefully and creating a safe space for individuals to share their stories and set their goals.
In addition to offering therapy and counselling, social workers connect people with essential resources and champion their needs. Whether they are working with individuals, families, groups, or communities, they aim to create meaningful change through care and support.
Using their extensive education and expertise in mental health and addictions, these professionals help guide people toward new opportunities, showing that every step forward matters, and that positive change is always possible.
Social workers may be supported by social work technicians, who also help clients achieve their goals. Technicians provide clients with a range of hands-on services such as skills training, transportation, and service navigation.
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