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Why the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a Big Deal for Social Workers

Social Work Blog

There are compelling reasons why social workers should pay close attention. By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. On July 16, 2022, after two years of preparation since the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved its implementation, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline system became a reality.

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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. Prepared by.

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News Items – December 22, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Hannah Ware is development associate for NASW-OH: Social workers: advocating for the world around them. Bureau of Labor Statistics , social workers help others prevent and cope with problems in their everyday lives. Social workers provide this support for others through years of training in the classroom and in person.

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Members in the News – June 29, 2023

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A senior crisis intervention specialist who has worked at the Chandler Fire Department for 16 years, Henry (’05 BSW, ’07 MSW) said a crisis can happen lightning fast, anytime and anywhere. For most of his time there, he managed its office of social justice and human rights.

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News Items – July 22, 2021

Social Workers Speak

As LCSW and holistic psychotherapist Alison Stone notes, it may be difficult to truly savor and enjoy your coffee if you’re slugging it down while “doing a million things and running out the door.” Dan Scholz, LCSW, Clinical Director at LifeLine Utah joined us in studio as part of our You Are Not Alone partnership.

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News Items – December 2, 2021

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Graduate students in ASU’s School of Social Work have started a petition asking the University to terminate Sen. The petition argues Sinema has violated the National Association of Social Workers’ Code of Ethics and shouldn’t be a lecturer at the School of Social Work. Mahoning Matters.

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News Items – April 8, 2022

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Melissa Webb is a member: 40 Under 40: Melissa Webb, LCSW, Clinical Director, Red Rock Psychological Health. But it also illustrates the challenges for transit agencies like New York’s as they seek to address a seemingly intractable crisis that sits well outside the bounds of their missions. Las Vegas Sun. Public News Service.