About
Social Workers
Social work is a profession for those with a strong desire
to help improve people’s lives. Social workers help people
function the best way they can in their environment, deal with
their relationships, and solve personal and family
problems.
Social workers often see clients who face a life-threatening
disease or a social problem, such as inadequate housing,
unemployment, a serious illness, a disability, or substance
abuse.
Social workers also assist families that have serious
domestic conflicts, sometimes involving child or spousal abuse.
Social workers have access to social services in local
communities.
Health
Related Websites
The National Cancer
Institute
The National Eye
Institute
The National Heart, Lung,
and Blood Institute

National Institute on
Aging

National Institute of
Allergy and Infectious Diseases

National Institute of
Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

National Institute of
Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

National Institute on Drug
Abuse

National Institute of Mental
Health

National Institute of
Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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