NASW Ohio Chapter

NASW Ohio Chapter NASW Ohio Chapter works to advance the social work profession in Ohio through advocacy and profession

Just two months left to make your nominations for the Ohio Social Work Awards! NASW members and non-members, social work...
06/29/2025

Just two months left to make your nominations for the Ohio Social Work Awards! NASW members and non-members, social workers and non-social workers are all able to submit a nomination!
Submit at https://www.naswoh.org/awardnominations

Student of the Year - Anyone who was a social work student at any point during 2025 can be nominated! If the student is not a NASW member, they can still be eligible for nomination!

Emerging Leader - Highlighting social workers who have been in the field 5 years or less!

Outstanding Service to NASW - Nominate an amazing NASW volunteer or engaged member!

Agency of the Year - Recognize an organization that embodies social work values!

Social Worker of the Year - Who is the most amazing social worker you know?!

Lifetime Achievement - Recognize a retired social worker or someone close to retirement for their lifetime of service!

🎉 Don’t miss your chance to SAVE 10%! 🎉Early bird registration is now open for the 2025 Ohio Social Work Conference, hap...
06/28/2025

🎉 Don’t miss your chance to SAVE 10%! 🎉
Early bird registration is now open for the 2025 Ohio Social Work Conference, happening November 13–14 in Columbus, Ohio!

Be part of the state’s largest gathering of social workers—connect with 400+ peers, engage with 60+ exhibiting organizations, earn your CEUs, and leave inspired.

âś… Register today and get 10% OFF: www.naswoh.org/annualconference

Happy Birthday to Dr. La'Shardae Scott, DSW, MSW, CHES! Dr. Scott is a passionate leader, advocate, and change-maker and...
06/27/2025

Happy Birthday to Dr. La'Shardae Scott, DSW, MSW, CHES! Dr. Scott is a passionate leader, advocate, and change-maker and serves as our Region 1 (Toledo Area) Co-Director. As President and CEO of the Scott Center for Observation, Treatment, and Transition, she leads critical initiatives addressing infant mortality, mental health, and the transition of sickle cell patients from pediatric to adult care. Her work has secured vital funding, fostered partnerships with the CDC and hospitals across Ohio, and resulted in lasting improvements in care for individuals living with sickle cell disease. Her commitment is not only professional but personal—as the proud mother of two children living with sickle cell disease, she brings heart, strength, and purpose to every role she takes on. We are grateful for Dr. Scott’s tireless leadership and inspired by all that she brings to the social work profession and to communities across Ohio. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead!

Happy Birthday to Sadie! We are thrilled to celebrate Sadie, our BSW student representative and a recent graduate of the...
06/27/2025

Happy Birthday to Sadie! We are thrilled to celebrate Sadie, our BSW student representative and a recent graduate of the University of Cincinnati who combined social work, psychology, and art therapy in her studies. Sadie is a passionate advocate for low-income families and is committed to building a future where healing and support are accessible to all. During her time at UC, she served as a program lead at the Boys and Girls Club, supervised the First Year Experience program, and was an active leader in the Children’s Miracle Network’s Dance Marathon. Her dedication, creativity, and compassion have already made a meaningful impact—and we can’t wait to see what she does next as she continues toward her goals of earning master’s degrees in both social work and art therapy. Wishing you a joyful year ahead, Sadie!

The 2026-27 state budget cuts funding for services for everyday Ohioans and instead provides tax breaks to the wealthy, ...
06/26/2025

The 2026-27 state budget cuts funding for services for everyday Ohioans and instead provides tax breaks to the wealthy, as well as $600 million for the Cleveland Browns. While the budget contains many harmful provisions, including underfunding public schools and libraries, we are focusing on the following issues due to their direct impact on social workers and the services we provide.

The budget:
- Threatens Medicaid expansion coverage by cutting state funding if the federal match falls below 90%, putting roughly 770,000 Ohioans at risk of losing healthcare. This will also severely impact the social work force.
- Defunds certain homeless shelters that support transgender youth
- Bans Medicaid coverage of gender-affirming mental health care for all ages

Call Governor DeWine at (614) 644-4357 to ask him to veto these parts of the budget!

Check out our partners, Equality Ohio, Policy Matters Ohio, and Honesty for Ohio Education for more information about their focus areas of the budget.

Parental incarceration is an adverse childhood experience that affects Black children at a disproportionately high rate....
06/26/2025

Parental incarceration is an adverse childhood experience that affects Black children at a disproportionately high rate. This workshop examines those impacts while highlighting the resilience factors that support healthy outcomes. Through hands-on activities and group discussions, participants will explore how to apply best practices across micro, mezzo, and macro levels using a trauma-informed, culturally responsive lens. Expand your professional toolkit with practical strategies and earn CEUs—register today!

Registration link: https://tayloredsws.com/ola/services/live-webinar

Licensed therapists are invited to learn more about this advanced certificate program that one student has described as ...
06/25/2025

Licensed therapists are invited to learn more about this advanced certificate program that one student has described as 'training that encapsulates what I love about my job and expands upon what I wished I had learned in grad school.' Applicants who apply by July 1 are eligible for the early bird discount! The next cohort begins in late October. Learn more and register at https://www.luc-iap.com/

While the chaos of the world can make us feel stuck or bring about feelings of despair, we can seek tools to become part...
06/24/2025

While the chaos of the world can make us feel stuck or bring about feelings of despair, we can seek tools to become part of the solution. We still have open slots for our next Navigating New Laws training. While this training focuses on Ohio HB 68, it provides resources and tools that can be used in a variety of populations and situations as we talk about personal risk tolerance, documentation practices, and ethics. This training is approved for 6 ethics hours for social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, chemical dependency, and psychology licenses. This training is offered free of charge, we just request a $10 deposit to hold your seat that is refunded upon attendance. Register at naswoh.org/event/NNLVirtual

Join NASW Ohio Region 3 (Cleveland Area) in volunteering at the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District Utility Assistanc...
06/24/2025

Join NASW Ohio Region 3 (Cleveland Area) in volunteering at the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District Utility Assistance Resource Fair! Volunteers will receive an event T-shirt, breakfast, and boxed lunch. A 1-hour training is required for volunteers and more information will be sent to registrants. Please email Steph Ash (she/her) at [email protected] to register as a volunteer by 7/25/25.

🚨 Keynote Speaker Announcement! 🚨We’re honored to welcome Dr. Lakeya Cherry as our Thursday Keynote at the 2025 Ohio Soc...
06/20/2025

🚨 Keynote Speaker Announcement! 🚨
We’re honored to welcome Dr. Lakeya Cherry as our Thursday Keynote at the 2025 Ohio Social Work Conference!

Her keynote, “Reimagining Social Work: Leading with Purpose in a New Era,” will call social workers to embrace their power as purposeful leaders and visionary change-makers. Dr. Cherry will inspire us to challenge outdated stereotypes, lead with conviction, and drive social innovation that truly meets the complexities of today’s world.

Join us November 13–14 in Columbus, Ohio, for two energizing days of learning, connection, and CEUs!

đź”— Early bird registration is open: www.naswoh.org/annualconference

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400 W Wilson Bridge Road, Ste 103
Columbus, OH
43085

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(614) 461-4484

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