Introduction to Emory's Cognitive Neurology Social Work Services

Check out information shared at September's Care Partner Connections gathering. Alice Cooper, a social worker from Emory Neurology, shares the support available for CEP families at the Cognitive Neurology Center. Learn who to reach out to, when to reach out, and why these may be important for families in the program.

Who?

Who are the Cog Neuro Social Workers
• Licensed clinical social workers (LCSW)
• Members of the Cog Neuro Team

Who is on the Cog Neuro Social Work Team?
• Ashley Varner, PhD., LCSW
• Alice Cooper, LCSW
• Debbie Arnold, LCSW

What?

What services does a Cog Neuro LCSW provide? 
• Education and Counseling
• Future Planning
• Resources

When?

When do you get referred to the Cog Neuro LCSW? 
• During a visit with your provider

When can you contact your Cog Neuro LCSW?

• Anytime you need to through MyChart portal or through the call center (404) 778-3444

Where?

Where do visits with the Cog Neuro LCSW take place? 
• In-person
• Telemedicine

Why?

Why would you contact a Cog Neuro LCSW?

• Understanding the illness
• Changes in condition

• Changes in safety

• Changes in level of care needed

• Caregiver support

Resources

Your Cog Neuro LCSW
• Alice Cooper – Patients whose last name start with A-L

• Ashley Varner – Patients whose last name start with M-S

• Debbie Arnold – Patients whose last name start with T-Z

 Cognitive Neurology Support Website

• Includes link to support groups offered by Cog Neuro
• Includes information on resources outside of Cog Neuro