Each year social workers celebrate their profession during March, which is National Professional Social Work Month. The theme for this year was “Building on Strengths” which focused on the connections social workers provide daily. Those areas of strength can be comprised of home, health, family, friends, and communities.

In observance of Social Work Month, Lifeline Chaplaincy hosted a Houston luncheon to show our appreciation to hospital social workers who assist us in helping patients through our Compassionate Touch Program. The luncheon was held at the University of Texas Medical School Building in the Texas Medical Center on March 24th. Several of our staff members were on hand to greet and honor the social workers who were in attendance. We recognize that strength is the key to an individual’s physical, mental and emotional well-being. Lifeline’s Compassionate Touch Program is proud to be part of a community who partner with social workers to promote strength within patients, families, and caregivers.

Last year, Compassionate Touch helped nearly 1,700 patients with funding totaling over $208,000 in the Houston and Dallas area hospitals. Major areas of assistance were in hotel stays, parking assistance, and other non-medical needs. It was the teamwork of the Houston and Dallas area social workers, our generous donors, and Compassionate Touch who made it all possible. We truly are grateful for the many social workers across the country, who help to provide resources and support to those who are in need.