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Writing Letters for Gender-Affirming Healthcare

University of Connecticut

Gilbert, LCSW Sat, April 20, 2024 Live Webinar 10 am – 12 pm 2 CECs – this program provides 2 hours of content on cultural competence Registration Fee: $50 10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors Link will be emailed when your registration is complete.

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Members in the News – July 28, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Ryan Estes is a member of NASW-NC: Tillis, local leaders discuss federal funding needs for school mental health and safety Port City Daily Estes added students and teachers were “traumatized” and that would take a while to subside, even with adequate resources. Two different health care services. Elze will be inducted on Oct.

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Members in the News – July 7, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Victor Armstrong is a member of NASW-NC: The importance of culturally-relevant training in mental health care WFAE For the past nine weeks, WFAE’s series “ Fractured ” has been exploring problems with North Carolina’s mental health system. Inequities in the system include disparities in access and quality of care.

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News Items – December 8, 2022

Social Workers Speak

He said the expanded law wasn’t supposed to make police determine the state of someone’s mental health. Melina Brann is director of policy and advocacy for NASW-MI: Shirkey’s long sought-after mental health legislation defeated in bipartisan vote. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Michigan Live. CSL Behring.

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News Items – November 10, 2022

Social Workers Speak

For example, 60% of the mental health services in the U.S. For instance, social workers provide counseling and support through shelter programs, individual counseling, and court advocacy. Jenna Wolfson is a member of NASW-CA: 10 ways to get mental health help during a therapist shortage. The Washington Post.