NASW Ohio Chapter

Free CEUs Tomorrow!
NASW Ohio is partnering with the Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence to host a series of FREE workshops focused on substance abuse. The first in the series, "Reimagining Substance Use: From Policy to Practice," will take place via Zoom on July 24th from 11am - 12:30 pm. 1.5 Free CEUs!

Register at https://maccinc.net/event/reimagining-substance-use-from-policy-to-practice/

Join NASW Ohio for our next Member Meeting as we discuss what’s next for insurance advocacy and provide updates on the work your association has been leading on behalf of social workers across the state. We’ll share the latest developments on legislation to limit insurance clawbacks, discuss advocacy efforts currently underway, and preview future policy priorities aimed at protecting social workers, strengthening behavioral health services, and improving access to care.
Bring your questions, ideas, and feedback as we continue building a stronger voice for the profession together.

June 26 at 10:00 AM
Free for NASW Ohio members. RSVP at naswoh.org/calendar

Care is most effective when it’s accessible and familiar. Mobile health units bring services directly into neighborhoods, and the Mobile Health Locator helps social workers connect clients to care within their own communities. Explore the tool at mobilehealthlocator.com.

Looking for ways to connect, learn, and engage with fellow social workers? Join us for a full week of NASW Ohio events, including a discussion on substance use policy and practice, Supervisor Consultation Circles, our Monthly Member Meeting, and a summer cookout with Region 5. Learn more and register at naswoh.org/events.

Join NASW this July for three engaging webinars designed to support your professional growth and expand your knowledge on timely topics affecting social work practice. On July 8, Jeff Dubin will present Boundaries in Hard Mode, an ethics-focused session exploring professional boundaries, resilience, and burnout prevention. On July 15, Aimee R. McCann, MSW, LISW-S, will lead Realities of Social Workers Being Exploited, examining the systemic factors that contribute to the undervaluing of social work labor and strategies for advocacy and change. Finally, on July 22, Shemika Whiteside, LCSW, will present The Gaps in Perinatal Mental Health Care: What Social Workers Need to Know, providing practical tools for identifying and supporting clients experiencing perinatal mental health concerns. All webinars are free for NASW Ohio and Kentucky members and offer 1 CEU. Learn more and register at naswoh.org/webinars.

*This post is for educational purposes only, this is not an endorsement of any kind, for any candidate*

As we approach the 2026 Midterm Elections in November, we want to inform our members about the roles and responsibilities of members of the State of Ohio Government.

The Governor of Ohio, Mike DeWine, serves as the chief executive officer of the state. Under the Ohio Constitution, their primary roles are to enforce state laws, oversee the administration of state agencies, prepare the state budget, appoint key state officials and judges, and serve as commander-in-chief of the Ohio National Guard.

Mike DeWine's tenure will end in January 2027. Ohioans will have the opportunity to elect a new Governor in November 2026.

Are you a social worker in the Columbus area or southeastern Ohio looking to connect with colleagues, expand your network, and explore leadership opportunities with NASW Ohio? Join Region 5 for our Summer Sizzle Cookout on Saturday, June 27, at Blacklick Woods Metro Park. This free, family-friendly event is a great opportunity to meet fellow social workers, learn more about getting involved with NASW, and enjoy an afternoon outdoors. Lunch will be provided. RSVP and learn more at naswoh.org/region5.

Put social work values into action and join NASW Ohio Region 3 for a day of service at the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District Utility Assistance Resource Fair on August 8. Volunteers will help community members access utility assistance programs by greeting guests, assisting with applications, and providing support throughout the event. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow social workers and students while making a direct impact in the community. Volunteers receive an event T-shirt, breakfast, and lunch. Social work students may also be able to use volunteer hours toward field practicum requirements. Register by July 30 by emailing [email protected].

Juneteenth is more than a commemoration of freedom delayed. It is a reminder that progress is never inevitable and that justice requires collective action. The NASW Code of Ethics calls on social workers to challenge social injustice and advocate for vulnerable and oppressed populations. At a time when racism, racial bigotry, and racial oppression continue to shape the lives of individuals, families, and communities across our country, our ethical responsibility extends beyond the walls of our offices and agencies. Social workers must speak up in our workplaces, our communities, our states, and our nation. We must advocate for policies that advance equity, confront systems that perpetuate harm, and stand alongside those whose voices have been oppressed. Juneteenth reminds us that liberation is not a destination, it is ongoing work. Let us honor this day not only through reflection, but through action on behalf of our clients, our communities, and one another.

Today we honor trail blazing social worker, Bernice Goodman.

Bernice Goodman was a social worker who received her masters degree in social work from Columbia University, and was one of New York's first out le***an therapists. She used her career to advocate for members of the le***an community through writing and research (she ran a writing group which included Audre Lorde).

She was committed to challenging systems of homophobia publically at a time when it was not widely discussed. Her many achievments include an essay in favor of le***ans as mothers, which was published in the New York Times, and she was credited as helping to create the NASW's first policies on care for le***ans and g**s.

But her most prominent achievement was working alongside other human rights champions such as Charles Silverstein to successfully have homosexuality removed as a mental disorder by the American Psychiatric Association.

You can read a copy of her writing titled "Confronting Homophobia: Notes on Creating a Le***an Community" here:https://www.freedomarchives.org/Documents/Finder/DOC46_scans/46.ConfrontingHomophobia.pdf