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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has further exacerbated the need to improve access to crisis intervention services. While these statistics are a significant cause for concern, social workers have been instrumental in providing support to people in crisis. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Vibrant Emotional Health. Prepared by.

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News Items – April 8, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Melissa Webb is a member: 40 Under 40: Melissa Webb, LCSW, Clinical Director, Red Rock Psychological Health. Mental Crisis Calls To Be Handled By New Social Worker Position. Brit Holmberg is a member: Mental health workers urge Mayor Lori Lightfoot to stop using police in crisis intervention teams. Las Vegas Sun.