Mission and Goals
Smile Inside's mission is simple: to bridge accessibility and geographic gaps and administer quality, free, and accessible social services to pALS and their families in need, as evidenced by:
- Providing online counseling services using Zoom Telehealth technology either by video or chat;
- Magnifying self-determination for medical care through education, information, and counseling;
- Advocating and raising awareness for social justice and positive social change surrounding access to healthcare, life-sustaining treatment and medical research; and
- Conducting research projects that intend to inform clinical social work interventions and improve outcomes
Vision
Although in its infancy, Smile Inside envisions itself to become a leading social work agency serving ALS patients and their families throughout the United States. Smile Inside intends to collaborate with social workers from multidisciplinary clinics throughout the country as a way to bridge the geographical gaps often separating pALS from regular and affordable social services.