Fact Sheets and Resources

OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK:  RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

In addition to the services outlined on this website, the Social Work office develops fact sheets on issues facing members of our community to expand their knowledge base and to inform them of available resources.  

FACT SHEETS

• Breast Cancer
• Elder Abuse
• When Your Child Goes to The Hospital

AUTISM

• Proposed Changes in Definition of Autism
• Health Insurance Reform Laws

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

• Facts About Domestic Violence
• Clergy Perspective on Domestic Violence

FINDING LOCAL HELP & SERVICES

• Help for People Over The Age of 55
• Finding Local Resources

RESOURCES FOR CANCER PATIENTS:

• HOPE LODGE:  Free, temporary housing for cancer patients and their families provided by the American Cancer Society in 31 locations throughout the USA
• CLEANING FOR A REASON:  Free house cleaning service for women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer
• LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - nationwide / provided by Cancer Care

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REFER A PERSON IN NEED, CONTACT: 

Paulette Geanacopoulos, LMSW
National Philoptochos Department of Social Work 
Telephone: 212.977.7782 Fax: 212.977.7784 
Email: socialwork@philoptochos.org