Thank you to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners for officially proclaiming March as Social Work Month! A special thanks to Commissioners David Woodward (Chair), Penny Luebs (social worker), and Charlie Cavell (social worker), & Kristen Nelson for issuing the proclamation.

'To all of our Muslim social workers, may this Ramadan bring you peace, prosperity, and spiritual fulfilment. Ramadan Mubarak!'

SW Month Resolution: Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners

Wednesday, March 6, 2024. 7PM
Washtenaw County Administration Building
220 N Main St
Ann Arbor, MI

Commissioner Justin Hodge, LMSW-Clinical and Macro is planning to introduce this year's proclamation.

Ypsilanti City Council Social Work Month Resolution

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Council Chambers (One South Huron, Ypsilanti, MI 48197)
A special thank you to Mayor Nicole Brown (MSW) and Council Member Me'Chelle King (MSW)!

We know our Social Work Warriors inspire change across the Mitten State, let's make sure everyone else knows! Be sure to submit your NASW Michigan
nominations Warriors! bit.ly/3Ogtqcc

We have many shining starts in our midst, we encourage you to take a moment and nominate a social worker for an NASW Michigan award! Deadline is March 1st. bit.ly/4b7YmoO

Thank you Michigan Nurses Association and NASW Michigan for announcing your support for the #wateraffordability bill package today!! #mileg

We can't believe #DOCC24 is only 56 days away!🗓️
Together, we are building healthier campus communities.

🚨Today is the last day of early bird pricing. Student discounts are also available. Reserve your seat today!

Wayne State University Wayne State Social Work
MSU NASW Michigan

Michigan is home to some of the largest concentrations of Arab Americans, Muslim populations. The recent Israel-Palestine conflict has left a huge impact on these communities as the death toll has exceeded 20,000 people in Palestine. Read more about at bit.ly/48dvv0q

Today, 9 Michigan social workers will participate in the NASW Delegate Assembly, voting on behalf of our chapter members on the association's policy goals, revisions to the NASW Bylaws, & updates to the NASW Board’s electoral regions.

Learn more at socialworkers.org/About/Delegate….

Our bills to protect domestic violence survivors from firearm deaths passed the House this evening with bipartisan support!!

We are another step closer to making this commensense solution the law in Michigan.

We're almost there Amos O'Neal Sue Shink!👏

#mileg

On Friday, October 5, 2023, Judy Krause & Shelley Ovink were honored with a special award from NASW-MI at the U.P. Behavioral Health Summit for their decades of leadership, advocacy, & organizing for their social work colleagues in the UP.

Learn more at bit.ly/3Qnf3Eh.

Discover what Michigan needs to do to attract and retain #GenZ talent during One Detroit’s #futureofwork livestream at 7p ET Oct. 19
Hear from Hilary Doe, leaders at Henry Ford College and Wayne State University. Plus, NASW Michigan, Detroit Future City and TICAS. Watch: bit.ly/FOWGenZLivestr…

You're Invited! Mental Health Townhall with the Growing Michigan Together Council. 10/23 at Oakland University. 6-8pm.

Learn more or register at bit.ly/3Qvskel.

Attention social workers, your expertise is needed! This Fall, several of NASW’s policy statements are up for updates and your review is requested by 9/27. All NASW members are invited to comment on the below draft statements at bit.ly/3POCEgM.

Creating Freedom & Flexibility in Your Social Work Career
October 19, 2023; 6 – 7:30 PM EST
This webinar aims to support social work students by providing them with core skills to find enjoyment in your career path. All are invited to attend! Register at socialworkers.org/studentevents

LEAD 2023 Registration is Open!

Join social work students and professionals across Michigan to learn how to advocate for policies and legislation that promote social and racial justice.

Thurs, Oct 19th | Virtual | 6.5 CEs

More at bit.ly/45h548H

Gain the knowledge and skills to better support the diverse emotional needs of clients who have had abortions.

NASW-MI and Exhale are partnering to offer a training for social workers and allied professionals.

6 CEs | Sat, Sept 23rd

More at bit.ly/44tWr9U

Register now for the Sept. 21 virtual Congressional Briefing on HR 3073, the 'Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023'
The briefing will be held from 12 noon to 1:30 pm Eastern Time. You'll receive a link after after registering here.
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#NASW urges you to celebrate democracy in the United State by registering to vote on September19 at
buff.ly/3RhZHCa #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #VoteReady