Mental Health and Wellness
Social Services
At Las Mercedes Medical Centers, we understand that social and emotional wellness is essential to your health, which is why each of our clinics has a social worker available at all times. Whether you need support accessing community resources, insurance counseling, or simply emotional assistance, our team is always available to help you navigate any challenge.
Why choose us?
- Comprehensive and compassionate assistance: Our social workers offer you personalized support at every stage of your care.
- Constant accessibility: No matter which clinic you are in, you will always have access to a social worker to respond to your needs at any time.
- Community Connections: We make sure you can access community resources and services to help improve your quality of life.
Las Mercedes is here to provide you with the complete care you need. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact our social services team at any of our locations. We are always available to support you.
Our Services
Personalized Support
- Individual Consultations: Personalized assistance to assess the needs of each client and identify the appropriate services.
- Bilingual Staff: We have staff who speak Spanish and English to ensure inclusive and accessible communication.
Food and Financial Assistance
- SNAP (Food Stamp) applications: Help with new applications or renewals.
- SSI Applications: Assistance in applying for Supplemental Security Income benefits.
Communication and Technological Access
- Government Freephone Programs: Support with Lifeline application.
- Utility Assistance: Referrals to programs such as LIHEAP to help with electric bills.
Medical Care and Long-Term Support
- Medicaid Enrollment: Step-by-step assistance in applying for or renewing health coverage.
- Medicare Savings Programs (QMB): Help enrolling in programs that cover Medicare premiums, deductibles and copayments.
- Long Term Care: Support with Medicaid waiver programs for in-home, assisted living or nursing home services.
Transportation References
- STS (Special Transportation Services) Program: Information and assistance with transportation options for seniors and people with disabilities.
- Golden Passport Free cross county bus pass.
Immigration and Documentation
- Citizenship: Assistance with the N-400 application and preparation for the process
- Renewal of Permanent Residence: Help with Form I-90.
- Passport Renewal: Orientation on required documents, forms and appointment scheduling.
- DMV Appointments: Help scheduling appointments to renew ID or driver's license.
Housing Assistance
- Affordable Housing Applications: Assistance in applying for public housing programs and Section 8 vouchers.
- Senior Housing Referrals: Support to identify senior communities and assisted living options.
- Homeless Prevention: Connection to shelters, legal assistance and transitional housing programs.
Your well-being, Our promise
