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Health and Social Services encompass a broad range of supports designed to enhance the well-being of individuals and communities. Health services include primary care, provided by general practitioners for routine check-ups and treatment of common conditions; specialty care from specialists for more specific medical issues; and emergency care for acute conditions, usually administered in emergency rooms. Other components include hospital care, which covers both inpatient and outpatient services, as well as preventive measures like vaccinations and screenings, mental health services, and rehabilitation to aid in recovery after illness or injury.

Social services focus on various aspects of support, including child and family services, which cover foster care, adoption, and parenting education. Services for the elderly offer assistance such as home health care and long-term care facilities, while disability services provide support for individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities. Housing assistance helps with finding and maintaining safe housing, employment services offer job training and career counseling, and food assistance programs provide necessary nutritional support. Financial assistance, including unemployment benefits and social security, supports those in financial need, and substance abuse services offer treatment and recovery options for addiction issues.

The integration of health and social services is crucial for providing holistic care. Case management plays a key role in coordinating various services to ensure comprehensive support, while integrated care models combine medical and social services to address both health and social needs simultaneously. Community health programs tackle broader determinants of health such as housing and education, aiming to improve overall community well-being. Collaboration between agencies, non-profits, government bodies, and private providers is essential for creating an effective network of support.

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    08:30 am - 04:00 pm
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    08:30 am - 04:00 pm
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    08:30 am - 04:00 pm
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    08:30 am - 04:00 pm
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    08:30 am - 04:00 pm
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    08:30 am - 12:00 pm
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