Chapter News

The National Association of Social Workers – Colorado Chapter is heartbroken by the horrific attack that occurred today in Boulder during the peaceful "Run for Their Lives" gathering.

If lawmakers fail to pass HB1085 sponsored by Sen. Karina Villa, the mental health workforce crisis in Illinois will deepen, and access to care will become a privilege reserved for the wealthy.

This behavioral health practice tool highlights the importance of Medicaid assistance for those who are dealing with substance use disorders and why cutting Medicaid would further harm the communities in which we serve as social workers.

Adverse Childhood Experiences are negative or traumatic events that may have harmful consequences to a child or adult’s health and mental wellbeing across the lifespan.

IL State Rep. Bob Morgan’s Ban on AI Therapists Secures Bipartisan Support, Heads to Governor’s Desk for Final Signature

This month’s message is bittersweet as it marks my final address to our social work community as NASW-Illinois Chapter President. Over the past two years, I have had the honor of leading our chapter and serving nationally as chair of the Council of Chapter Presidents. It’s hard to believe that my leadership journey within this chapter has spanned six years and is now coming to an end.

HB1085 will result in a rate increase for all mental health and substance use disorders (MH/SUD) services through most state-regulated private health insurance plans in 2027 and contains other important reforms.

HB1806 ensures that care is delivered by licensed, trained providers—not unregulated chatbots.

The Metro DC Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) stands in strong solidarity, condemnation, and deep sympathy with Jewish social workers and the wider Jewish community after the fatal shooting May 21 of two Israeli embassy staffers leaving an American Jewish Committee function at the Capital Jewish Museum.

HB1715 removes outdated statutory language that gave the DCFS unused police authority.