National Association of Social Workers - Wisconsin Chapter

NASW-WI wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving.?

NASW-WI was fortunate enough to have two political organizers for the 2024 election cycle. Dr. Elizabeth Wheat and Ariella Klasky-Gamer led NASW-WI’s work to turn out and educate social work students about the voting processes and the policy differences in many elections on the ballot. Along with NASW-WI’s interns, they tabled various universities across the state to educate students about the election. They also contacted members in key State Senate and Assembly districts. As a result of Elizabeth and Ariella’s work, we will have more allies in the social work profession.??

Good News! Clinical social workers will receive reimbursement for digital services in 2025. Visit this Tips and Tools alert from #NASW to learn more: https://buff.ly/3ZcS5UJ

Did you know about 80% of people deal with low back pain at some point? It’s also the number one cause of disability in the world. This Thanksgiving let’s show our gratitude by connecting with our loved ones to talk about how to prevent low back pain or better understand the treatment options that can make a difference. Here’s some information from the Pain Collaborative to Advance Equitable Value-Based Solutions about lower back pain. #NASW #SolvePainTogether #PainCollaborative #ChronicPain, #PainAwareness #TalkTurkeyAboutLowBackPain #LowBackPainRealities?

Call for Proposals for Social Work Conference 2025 #NASW is seeking proposals for presentations at its 2025 National Conference: "Social Work: Celebrating Our Legacy | Developing the Future," happening June 15–19, 2025, in Chicago, IL. This event gathers social workers and related professionals to advance the profession and social justice. Submission Deadline: 11:59 PM ET, December 16, 2024. Find more information here! https://buff.ly/4gjf8Dp

Good News! Clinical social workers will receive reimbursement for digital services in 2025. Visit this Tips and Tools alert from #NASW to learn more: https://buff.ly/3ZcS5UJ

#NASW Coalition Alert: The Health Professionals for Climate Coalition is urging all health professionals to tell OSHA that workers cannot afford to wait any longer for federal protections against prolonged exposure to deadly extreme heat. To help ensure that all workers are protected from the ever-rising threat of extreme heat, send in your comments to OSHA by December 30: https://lnkd.in/g3KQH2xy

Meet Your Board: South Central/Southwest Region Representative: Rob Brown (he/him) My name is Rob Brown and I have more than 25 years’ experience in community service and crisis intervention and de-escalation as civilian & military law enforcement, conducting street outreach working with runaway and homeless youth while interning with Briarpatch Youth Services, performing member service and conducting social/legislative policy analysis as staff intern and current member of the?NASW-WI Legislative & Social Policy Committee. I’m retired from the U.S. Navy, where I served as a military police K9 officer, trainer, unit supervisor and regional program manager. Prior to that, I was a police officer with Memphis (TN) PD for 5 years. During my last 2 years in the Navy, I managed medical readiness for Navy personnel at Pearl Harbor, HI, providing limited case management, and served as Suicide Prevention Coordinator and the command’s Sexual Assault Prevention & Response representative. Moving to Madison after retirement, I earned degrees in Human Services and Addiction Studies from Madison College, followed by a Bachelor's in Social Work from UW-Milwaukee. I start my Master's in Social Work program at UWM this fall. I've volunteered with Outreach LGBTQ+ Community Center and AIDS Resource Center of WI/Vivent Health Madison with the Prevention Team, focusing on harm reduction methods within their LifePoint Syringe Exchange Service

#NASW supports Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride of Delaware, the first openly transgender woman elected to Congress. Read our statement: https://lnkd.in/daT_Yw57 NASW Delaware Chapter

Calling All #HealthcareSocialWorkers in Wisconsin! Are you a social worker in healthcare and a member of National Association of Social Workers - Wisconsin Chapter? We’re excited to relaunch our Healthcare Network, and you’re invited to join us for our first meeting! ?? Date: 12/10/2024 ?? Time: 12:00-1:00pm ?? Location: https://lnkd.in/gePJ5RdW This meeting is a unique opportunity to: ? Connect with fellow social workers in healthcare across Wisconsin ? Share challenges, ideas, and best practices ? Help shape the future of this network and amplify our voices in healthcare Together, we can strengthen our community, advocate for impactful change, and elevate the role of social workers in addressing social determinants of health and driving equitable outcomes. Let’s come together, collaborate, and make a difference. ?? ?? RSVP or learn more by contacting me! I can’t wait to see you there! #wisconsinsocialworkers