National Association of Social Workers

We asked students and faculty at the University of Illinois’ Jane Addams College of Social Work to share their personal journeys, the realities of the profession, and how history continues to shape their purpose. Here, Associate Professor and Associate Dean Cassandra McKay reflects on her experience. #WhySocialWork #NASW #FutureSocialWorker #PurposeDriven #HelpingOthers

#NASW Celebrates #transdayofvisibility!

#NASW applauds legislation from Sens. John Barrasso & Christopher Coons and Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick & Paul Tonko that would raise Medicare reimbursement rates for clinical social workers for the first time since the 1990s. Read our press release and sign our Action Alert to support passage of this important legislation. https://lnkd.in/e8M__TV9

#NASW is deeply disappointed by today's #SCOTUS ruling that sides with a counselor challenging Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy. "Today’s ruling is disheartening, but it will not deter us. NASW will continue to advocate relentlessly for the safety, dignity, and rights of the LGBTQ+ community,” said NASW CEO Anthony Estreet. Our statement and call to action: https://lnkd.in/eh4sK3zp #BanConversionTherapy #ConversionTherapyIsAbuse #ProtectLGBTQYouth

Social workers are on the front lines of the national mental health crisis, but the profession is facing a new wave of challenges. 🛡️ NASW Illinois Executive Director Joel Rubin joined Karen Conti on WGN Radio 720 to discuss the essential diversity of the field and why the current administration’s policies pose a threat to the profession. Listen to the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/eg45qXVx #SocialWorkMonth

Honoring social work month in the shadow of tragic loss March is Social Work Month — a time traditionally reserved for celebrating the profound contributions and relentless dedication of social workers across the nation, writes #NASWNH Board Member Mel Moran in the Concord Monitor. It is a time to honor the individuals who step into the darkest, most complicated spaces of human existence to offer light, guidance and hope. Yet, this year, our community observes this month with heavy hearts. The recent, tragic news that Katherine Short — a brilliant clinical social worker and the daughter of actor Martin Short — has died by suicide serves as a devastating reminder of the realities our professionals face. https://lnkd.in/eqg6v_ZJ #SocialWorkMonth #MentalHealthAwareness #SocialWorkers #SuicidePrevention #NASW

#NASW thanks Rep. Sylvia Garcia, who is a #SocialWorker, for introducing a #SocialWorkMonth resolution in the U.S. House. The other social worker in Congress, Rep. Hillary Scholten, is an original cosponsor. The other cosponsors include Reps. Gwen Moore, Nanette Nanette Barragán, Shomari Figures, Paul Tonko, Danny Davis, and Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton. Here is a link to the resolution: https://lnkd.in/ehjB3yUU

Join the #NASW Advancing the Power of the Profession Series. Ten sessions will be held during #SWMonth2026 in March at 6 PM ET. Space is limited. Advanced registration is required. Find your region & the date of your session and register at this link: https://lnkd.in/eqcn_Dbb

#ICYMI Social Workers! We Need Your Help! Please Share your thoughts on the #NASW draft Standards of Care for #SuicidePrevention. #988Lifeline https://lnkd.in/e3DJGDRC #EndTheStigma

As #SocialWorkMonth comes to a close, there’s still time to get Social Work Month gear. After all, graduation season is nearly upon us! Visit https://lnkd.in/duAmsKpS #UpliftDefendTransform