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Illinois Breaks Barriers in Mental Health Workforce, Achieving Remarkable Growth in Licensed Social Workers (LSWs)

Social Work Blog

In light of severe mental health workforce shortages in the state as well as issues of diversity within the profession, this achievement is a first step to addressing an alarming shortage of mental health professionals in Illinois.

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Illinois Breaks Barriers in Mental Health Workforce, Achieving Remarkable Growth in Licensed Social Workers (LSWs)

Social Work Blog

In light of severe mental health workforce shortages in the state as well as issues of diversity within the profession, this achievement is a first step to addressing an alarming shortage of mental health professionals in Illinois.

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Mobile Crisis Intervention - Brenton Gicker and Chelsea Swift

Doin' The Work

In this episode, I talk with Brenton Gicker and Chelsea Swift of CAHOOTS – Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets, a 24/7 mobile crisis intervention program of the White Bird Clinic in Eugene, Oregon.

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

As America faces a mental health crisis, the need for suicide prevention services is more imperative than ever. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, suicide is ranked as the second primary cause of death in young people among the ages of 10 to 34 and the tenth most frequent cause of death in the United States.

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Native Americans and Opioid Addiction: Understanding the Problem

Relias

Perhaps even more concerning for the future, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimated that over 5% of the total AI/AN population in 2019 struggled with opioid misuse. Lack of focus on behavioral health care creates gaps Many Native Americans rely on health care provided by the federal government.

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Members in the News – June 29, 2023

Social Workers Speak

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. You may be experiencing anxiety and it’s completely normal, according to License Clinical Social Worker Lori Osachy.

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News Items – December 22, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Isabel Logan is a member of NASW-CT: Winning Over Skeptics: More Police Departments Enlist Social Workers For Crisis Intervention. Connecticut Health I-Team. Gail Flack is a member of NASW-OK: Mental Health Expert Shares Ways To Find Support During The Holidays. Are you fighting for the rights of others?