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

Social Work Blog

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. There are compelling reasons why social workers should pay close attention.

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Social Workers: The Backbone of Reimagined 988 Emergency Crisis Services

Social Work Blog

By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. And second, it has resulted in an increased emergence of community-based behavioral health mobile crisis models that function collaboratively with local law enforcement — but are managed and staffed by non-law enforcement entities. Collaboration Between Federal and State Government and Community Stakeholders.

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Members in the News – August 18, 2023

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The national and Ohio chapter of the National Association of Social Workers also wrote an argument against the ban to the court, decrying “government interference” in individual medical decisions. We’ll talk about grieving our pets and how to help them across the rainbow bridge.

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News Items – October 14, 2021

Social Workers Speak

Nealy, BA, MDiv, LCSW, PhD , died peacefully at his home in West Hartford, Connecticut after a difficult 18-month journey with cancer. Based on his experiences as a therapist and former deputy executive director of New York City’s LGBT Community Center, and himself a trans man, Reverend Dr. . The New York Times.

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Social Worker Email Etiquette

Social Work Tech

I’ve been meaning to write this post for a while because since the whole world revolves around email, I’ve seen some silly things people do on it so this serves as a refresher for those of us that work in government, 401(c)(3)s, or have a private practice. If you work in government or a non-profit, your emails do not belong to you.

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News Items – May 18, 2023

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Bryan Mares is government relations director for NASW-TX: Texas schools say it’s time to stop tying mental health funding to school safety money KSAT Bryan Mares, government relations director for the Texas chapter of the National Association of Social Workers , agreed.

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News Items – May 18, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Bryan Mares is government relations director for NASW-TX: Texas schools say it’s time to stop tying mental health funding to school safety money KSAT Bryan Mares, government relations director for the Texas chapter of the National Association of Social Workers , agreed.

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