Having a child diagnosed with a serious illness can present wide-ranging emotions and challenges to the entire family.
The Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies
Patient and Family Counseling team is here to help.
Our licensed counselors are skilled in addressing a variety of questions, concerns and needs that patients and their
families may have throughout a patient’s course of care.
Our counselors work with patients of all ages and their families, and are available 24/7 to provide healthcare
intervention and support.
We provide support services for a broad range of psychosocial issues, including:
- Adjustment to diagnosis
- Adoptions/surrogacy
- Anxiety and depression
- Behavioral issues
- Bereavement/grief issues
- Chronic illness
- Dealing with suicidal thoughts
- Discharge planning
- Domestic violence
- End-of-life issues
- Mental illness evaluation and treatment facilitation
- Referrals to community resources
- Substance abuse
- Teen mothers (16 and younger)
Patients and their families can get the support they need from counselors experienced in working with both children
and adults.