March begins next week, and we hope you'll join us in celebrating National Social Work Month. We have many events planned - all free, all open to the public. Check out the full program: nscsw.org/nswm-2022-crit… #InCriticalDemand #NationalSocialWorkMonth #SocialWorkIsEssential

It is officially #NationalSocialWorkMonth! Our theme this year is: In Critical Demand -- Social Work is Essential. Join us throughout March to celebrate and honour #SocialWorkers and the essential services they provide. Go to socialworkisessential.ca #InCriticalDemand

Wed Mar 16 @ 9:30 AM CMHA Nova Scotia Division is joining us in a community forum about turning promises into policy. First voice speakers, direct service providers & advocates will speak to Nova Scotia Office of Addictions and Mental Health. Please join us and add your voice to the chorus! RSVP @ nscsw.org/advocacy-2022 #nshealth

This year’s theme with ifsw is ‘Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind." Happy #WorldSocialWorkDay !

Here I responded to the argument that teaching young children about the history of racism is going to make White kids feel bad. Thank you The Late Show for having me. #HowToRaiseAnAntiracist

Having a Cookie Exchange? Please consider making an extra dozen for us! Home baked treats make the season sweet for everyone. Connect with [email protected] [email protected] about your treats. Or drop them off at either site, 24/7. THANK YOU!! #CommunityCare

Today is National Housing Day in Canada. How are we doing, #Halifax? There have never been more cranes developing housing. There have also never been so few housing options or so many people homeless. We're far from realizing this basic human right. #NationalHousingDay #housing

If you were to follow the “30% rule” that recommends spending less than a third of your monthly income on rent, then two in five Halifax households can’t comfortably afford the cost of even a one-bedroom apartment. thecoast.ca/halifax/halifa…

The theme for African Heritage Month 2023 is Seas of Struggle – African Peoples from Shore to Shore. For the month of February, the Black Cultural Centre will be featuring posts that speak to the resiliency and strength of African Nova Scotians. Check out our FB or IG for more!

We support. We mobilize. We advocate. We are accountable. We are Social Workers. Nous soutenons. Nous mobilisons. Nous plaidons. Nous sommes responsables. Nous sommes des travailleuses et travailleurs sociaux. Check out our proclamation here: socialworkisessential.ca/2023/statement

Most #SocialWorkersNS are women! As we prepare for our Mar 24 Advocacy Day we're co-creating tools to support striving for both bread & roses; for what you need to live & thrive; for yourselves, your families & your communities. Stay tuned! nscsw.org/advocating-tog…

Just in case there was ANYONE wondering why the Education Assistants are striking in NS.... take a gander at what an EA makes all over Canada. And remember how expensive it is to live in NS. Now, tell me why they SHOULDN'T be striking!

Today we recognize Early Psychosis and Schizophrenia Awareness Day. #schizophrenia #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #schizophreniaawarenessday #mentalillnessawanress

We believe in the power of collaboration and support to make recovery a reality for those living with early psychosis and schizophrenia. #schizophrenia #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #schizophreniaawarenessday #mentalillnessawanress

Wildfire Update, June 4 (morning) The Tantallon and Hammonds Plains wildfires are now under control, which means they are contained and not expected to move, but still not out. The total number of active wildfires in the province is now five. Below are details on these wildfires.

My most used psych-diagnoses would be: Social suffering Situational distress Sane reaction (to e.g. poverty, abuse, overwork, inequality) Complex trauma Meaninglessness Existential dread [of varying kinds] Loneliness Unmet needs Just surviving syndrome Shame they don't exist.

If the Premier is "shocked" then perhaps he can "shock" us by declaring a public emergency and putting the full resources of our government to work to provide housing for all. #nspoli cbc.ca/news/canada/no…

If you spent time with anyone who is homeless or at risk of losing their home, you'd understand this housing crisis and see why these encampments are necessary. Close the fixed term lease loophole and build deeply affordable housing now!! Tim Houston halifax.citynews.ca/2024/07/11/com…