NASW-Illinois Chapter
@naswil.bsky.social
Illinois Chapter of the #NASW (142k members nationwide), Association #socialwork A collective of social workers advocating for a better profession and world. #naswil #socialwork #socialworksky
It’s #TransAwarenessWeek. #SocialWorkers affirm identity, challenge harm, and advocate for equity, safety, and belonging.
Learn more: glaad.org/transgender | transequality.org | socialworkers.org/Practice/Policy-Issues
#SocialWork #NASW #TransRights
Learn more: glaad.org/transgender | transequality.org | socialworkers.org/Practice/Policy-Issues
#SocialWork #NASW #TransRights
November 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
It’s #TransAwarenessWeek. #SocialWorkers affirm identity, challenge harm, and advocate for equity, safety, and belonging.
Learn more: glaad.org/transgender | transequality.org | socialworkers.org/Practice/Policy-Issues
#SocialWork #NASW #TransRights
Learn more: glaad.org/transgender | transequality.org | socialworkers.org/Practice/Policy-Issues
#SocialWork #NASW #TransRights
New #Naswil Job Alert! Centurion Health is hiring Mental Health Professionals. Read & find more #Naswil #socialworkjobs and #classifieds at: bit.ly/4iwF0w5
November 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
New #Naswil Job Alert! Centurion Health is hiring Mental Health Professionals. Read & find more #Naswil #socialworkjobs and #classifieds at: bit.ly/4iwF0w5
ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER! Join #Naswil presenter Elizabeth Gould, LCSW, for, "Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: What Do Social Workers Need to Know?" and fulfill IL training requirements before the 11/30th deadline.
Register at: bit.ly/4plobZK
Registration closes on Nov 18th
Register at: bit.ly/4plobZK
Registration closes on Nov 18th
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER! Join #Naswil presenter Elizabeth Gould, LCSW, for, "Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: What Do Social Workers Need to Know?" and fulfill IL training requirements before the 11/30th deadline.
Register at: bit.ly/4plobZK
Registration closes on Nov 18th
Register at: bit.ly/4plobZK
Registration closes on Nov 18th
November 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM
#NASW is joining cities, unions, and civil society organizations to sue the Trump-Vance Administration for weaponizing Public Service Loan Forgiveness to silence critics and stifle dissent.
Read NASW's news release: bit.ly/4hC5f5i
Read NASW's news release: bit.ly/4hC5f5i
November 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
#NASW is joining cities, unions, and civil society organizations to sue the Trump-Vance Administration for weaponizing Public Service Loan Forgiveness to silence critics and stifle dissent.
Read NASW's news release: bit.ly/4hC5f5i
Read NASW's news release: bit.ly/4hC5f5i
3 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER! Join us at the 2025 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference: Mental Health Compassion + Action! Earn up to 8 CEUs including CEUs fulfilling req. for clin. supervision, cult. comp./DEI, implicit bias, and Alzheimer's.
Register by Monday 10/27 at: bit.ly/44gC6Yu
Register by Monday 10/27 at: bit.ly/44gC6Yu
November 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
3 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER! Join us at the 2025 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference: Mental Health Compassion + Action! Earn up to 8 CEUs including CEUs fulfilling req. for clin. supervision, cult. comp./DEI, implicit bias, and Alzheimer's.
Register by Monday 10/27 at: bit.ly/44gC6Yu
Register by Monday 10/27 at: bit.ly/44gC6Yu
"As NASW celebrates its 70th anniversary, no one could have predicted that we would be in the midst of the 2nd longest government shutdown in the nation’s history, and that funding for major programs such as SNAP would end..."
Read more from #Naswil Executive Director Joel L. Rubin: bit.ly/435vknu
Read more from #Naswil Executive Director Joel L. Rubin: bit.ly/435vknu
November 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"As NASW celebrates its 70th anniversary, no one could have predicted that we would be in the midst of the 2nd longest government shutdown in the nation’s history, and that funding for major programs such as SNAP would end..."
Read more from #Naswil Executive Director Joel L. Rubin: bit.ly/435vknu
Read more from #Naswil Executive Director Joel L. Rubin: bit.ly/435vknu
New #Naswil Job Alert! Clarity Clinic - Loop or Arlington Heights is hiring Program Supervisor, LCSW (IOP/PHP). Read & find more #Naswil #socialworkjobs and #classifieds at: bit.ly/4iwF0w5
October 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
New #Naswil Job Alert! Clarity Clinic - Loop or Arlington Heights is hiring Program Supervisor, LCSW (IOP/PHP). Read & find more #Naswil #socialworkjobs and #classifieds at: bit.ly/4iwF0w5
It’s official—IDFPR is now accepting Illinois LSW & LCSW license renewals! 🗓️ The deadline is **November 30, 2025**—but why wait?
Learn more about how to apply for your renewal today: bit.ly/42ujSkT
Still working on CEUs? NASW-IL has your back with live and recorded fall trainings: bit.ly/4asB8sP
Learn more about how to apply for your renewal today: bit.ly/42ujSkT
Still working on CEUs? NASW-IL has your back with live and recorded fall trainings: bit.ly/4asB8sP
October 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
It’s official—IDFPR is now accepting Illinois LSW & LCSW license renewals! 🗓️ The deadline is **November 30, 2025**—but why wait?
Learn more about how to apply for your renewal today: bit.ly/42ujSkT
Still working on CEUs? NASW-IL has your back with live and recorded fall trainings: bit.ly/4asB8sP
Learn more about how to apply for your renewal today: bit.ly/42ujSkT
Still working on CEUs? NASW-IL has your back with live and recorded fall trainings: bit.ly/4asB8sP
Join the #Naswil Social Work Book Club and earn CEUs for reading books like the current October thru December selection, 'More or Less Maddy," by Lisa Genova. Learn more at: bit.ly/3YYoaPD
October 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Join the #Naswil Social Work Book Club and earn CEUs for reading books like the current October thru December selection, 'More or Less Maddy," by Lisa Genova. Learn more at: bit.ly/3YYoaPD
🚨 Lawmakers are back in Springfield this week!
If you haven’t contacted your IL senator yet, now’s the time—urge them to VOTE YES on #HB1085SA3 to bring fair pay for social workers providing mental health & substance use services.
📢 Take action today: bit.ly/4nTenF1
If you haven’t contacted your IL senator yet, now’s the time—urge them to VOTE YES on #HB1085SA3 to bring fair pay for social workers providing mental health & substance use services.
📢 Take action today: bit.ly/4nTenF1
October 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🚨 Lawmakers are back in Springfield this week!
If you haven’t contacted your IL senator yet, now’s the time—urge them to VOTE YES on #HB1085SA3 to bring fair pay for social workers providing mental health & substance use services.
📢 Take action today: bit.ly/4nTenF1
If you haven’t contacted your IL senator yet, now’s the time—urge them to VOTE YES on #HB1085SA3 to bring fair pay for social workers providing mental health & substance use services.
📢 Take action today: bit.ly/4nTenF1
LAST DAY TO REGISTER! Join us for 2 days of virtual learning at the 2025 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference: Mental Health Compassion + Action! Earn up to 8 CEUs including CEUs fulfilling req. for clin. supervision, cult. comp./DEI, implicit bias, and Alzheimer's.
Register TODAY at: bit.ly/44gC6Yu
Register TODAY at: bit.ly/44gC6Yu
October 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
LAST DAY TO REGISTER! Join us for 2 days of virtual learning at the 2025 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference: Mental Health Compassion + Action! Earn up to 8 CEUs including CEUs fulfilling req. for clin. supervision, cult. comp./DEI, implicit bias, and Alzheimer's.
Register TODAY at: bit.ly/44gC6Yu
Register TODAY at: bit.ly/44gC6Yu
1 WEEK TO GO! Join us for Latte & Launch on Sat. 11/08 from 8–10am at Golden Hour Bake House in Springfield, IL. Join NASW-IL West Central Disrict Chair Hannah Rovey and a panel of clinicians for a frank, forum-style talk on launching your private practice. Register at: bit.ly/4pbfr8q
October 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
1 WEEK TO GO! Join us for Latte & Launch on Sat. 11/08 from 8–10am at Golden Hour Bake House in Springfield, IL. Join NASW-IL West Central Disrict Chair Hannah Rovey and a panel of clinicians for a frank, forum-style talk on launching your private practice. Register at: bit.ly/4pbfr8q
⏰ Less than 1 week left!
Tell your IL senator to vote YES on #HB1085SA3 to bring fair pay for social workers providing mental health & substance use services.
Without action, care access suffers.
📢 Make your voice heard today: bit.ly/4nTenF1
Tell your IL senator to vote YES on #HB1085SA3 to bring fair pay for social workers providing mental health & substance use services.
Without action, care access suffers.
📢 Make your voice heard today: bit.ly/4nTenF1
October 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
⏰ Less than 1 week left!
Tell your IL senator to vote YES on #HB1085SA3 to bring fair pay for social workers providing mental health & substance use services.
Without action, care access suffers.
📢 Make your voice heard today: bit.ly/4nTenF1
Tell your IL senator to vote YES on #HB1085SA3 to bring fair pay for social workers providing mental health & substance use services.
Without action, care access suffers.
📢 Make your voice heard today: bit.ly/4nTenF1
ANNOUNCEMENT: Live Alzheimer’s & Dementias CEU Training 🧠
Nov 20 | 2–3:30 pm CDT (Zoom) – Instructor: Elizabeth Gould, MSW, LCSW
Earn 1.5 CEUs and meet Illinois Alzheimer’s/dementias training requirement.
Learn more & sign up: [https://bit.ly/4plobZK]
Nov 20 | 2–3:30 pm CDT (Zoom) – Instructor: Elizabeth Gould, MSW, LCSW
Earn 1.5 CEUs and meet Illinois Alzheimer’s/dementias training requirement.
Learn more & sign up: [https://bit.ly/4plobZK]
October 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT: Live Alzheimer’s & Dementias CEU Training 🧠
Nov 20 | 2–3:30 pm CDT (Zoom) – Instructor: Elizabeth Gould, MSW, LCSW
Earn 1.5 CEUs and meet Illinois Alzheimer’s/dementias training requirement.
Learn more & sign up: [https://bit.ly/4plobZK]
Nov 20 | 2–3:30 pm CDT (Zoom) – Instructor: Elizabeth Gould, MSW, LCSW
Earn 1.5 CEUs and meet Illinois Alzheimer’s/dementias training requirement.
Learn more & sign up: [https://bit.ly/4plobZK]
LAST WEEK TO REGISTER! Join us for next month's 2-day 2025 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference: Mental Health Compassion + Action! Earn up to 8 CEUs including CEUs fulfilling req. for clin. supervision, cult. comp./DEI, implicit bias, and Alzheimer's.
Register before Monday 10/27 at: bit.ly/44gC6Yu
Register before Monday 10/27 at: bit.ly/44gC6Yu
October 21, 2025 at 3:24 PM
LAST WEEK TO REGISTER! Join us for next month's 2-day 2025 NASW Chapters Virtual Conference: Mental Health Compassion + Action! Earn up to 8 CEUs including CEUs fulfilling req. for clin. supervision, cult. comp./DEI, implicit bias, and Alzheimer's.
Register before Monday 10/27 at: bit.ly/44gC6Yu
Register before Monday 10/27 at: bit.ly/44gC6Yu
We are proud to announce our 2025 NASW-IL Social Worker of the Year: Franshandra Owens, MSW, LCSW.
Franshandra serves survivors of trauma with skill, empathy, and unwavering advocacy at SIU School of Medicine’s Survivor Recovery Center. Her work restores hope and rebuilds lives.
🔗 bit.ly/3J4IeLH
Franshandra serves survivors of trauma with skill, empathy, and unwavering advocacy at SIU School of Medicine’s Survivor Recovery Center. Her work restores hope and rebuilds lives.
🔗 bit.ly/3J4IeLH
October 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
We are proud to announce our 2025 NASW-IL Social Worker of the Year: Franshandra Owens, MSW, LCSW.
Franshandra serves survivors of trauma with skill, empathy, and unwavering advocacy at SIU School of Medicine’s Survivor Recovery Center. Her work restores hope and rebuilds lives.
🔗 bit.ly/3J4IeLH
Franshandra serves survivors of trauma with skill, empathy, and unwavering advocacy at SIU School of Medicine’s Survivor Recovery Center. Her work restores hope and rebuilds lives.
🔗 bit.ly/3J4IeLH
We’re proud to honor Dr. Darby J. Morhardt, PhD, LCSW as the 2025 NASW-Illinois Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
Her leadership in dementia research and compassionate care has shaped practice, policy, and education across Illinois and beyond.
Learn more at: bit.ly/3J4IeLH
Her leadership in dementia research and compassionate care has shaped practice, policy, and education across Illinois and beyond.
Learn more at: bit.ly/3J4IeLH
October 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We’re proud to honor Dr. Darby J. Morhardt, PhD, LCSW as the 2025 NASW-Illinois Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
Her leadership in dementia research and compassionate care has shaped practice, policy, and education across Illinois and beyond.
Learn more at: bit.ly/3J4IeLH
Her leadership in dementia research and compassionate care has shaped practice, policy, and education across Illinois and beyond.
Learn more at: bit.ly/3J4IeLH
NASW-IL strongly opposes recent ICE operations in the Chicago area that are causing trauma in our communities.
We urge state leaders to protect immigrant families, redirect resources to healing & mental health, and honor human dignity.
Read the full #Naswil statement at: bit.ly/49eRsj1
We urge state leaders to protect immigrant families, redirect resources to healing & mental health, and honor human dignity.
Read the full #Naswil statement at: bit.ly/49eRsj1
October 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
NASW-IL strongly opposes recent ICE operations in the Chicago area that are causing trauma in our communities.
We urge state leaders to protect immigrant families, redirect resources to healing & mental health, and honor human dignity.
Read the full #Naswil statement at: bit.ly/49eRsj1
We urge state leaders to protect immigrant families, redirect resources to healing & mental health, and honor human dignity.
Read the full #Naswil statement at: bit.ly/49eRsj1
Tell your IL senator to vote YES on #HB1085SA3 to bring fair reimbursement rates for social workers providing mental health & substance use services.
Take action today: bit.ly/4nTenF1
Take action today: bit.ly/4nTenF1
October 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Tell your IL senator to vote YES on #HB1085SA3 to bring fair reimbursement rates for social workers providing mental health & substance use services.
Take action today: bit.ly/4nTenF1
Take action today: bit.ly/4nTenF1
Considering the alternative pathway to clinical licensure that does not require the ASWB clinical exam? Read "Don't Miss Your Window: Key Deadline Approaching for LCSW Licensure Alternative to the ASWB Clinical Exam," to find out if it affects you and what you need to do: bit.ly/3TLGfO8
October 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Considering the alternative pathway to clinical licensure that does not require the ASWB clinical exam? Read "Don't Miss Your Window: Key Deadline Approaching for LCSW Licensure Alternative to the ASWB Clinical Exam," to find out if it affects you and what you need to do: bit.ly/3TLGfO8
JUST ANNOUNCED! Join #Naswil Three Rivers District Chair Cordelia Miller Muhammad for this holiday cookie buffet meet & greet. Join in on a discussion on how AI is shaping the future of social work. FREE to attend!
RSVP at: bit.ly/3KZ1QBn
RSVP at: bit.ly/3KZ1QBn
October 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
JUST ANNOUNCED! Join #Naswil Three Rivers District Chair Cordelia Miller Muhammad for this holiday cookie buffet meet & greet. Join in on a discussion on how AI is shaping the future of social work. FREE to attend!
RSVP at: bit.ly/3KZ1QBn
RSVP at: bit.ly/3KZ1QBn
It’s official—IDFPR is now accepting Illinois LSW & LCSW license renewals! 🗓️ The deadline is **November 30, 2025**—but why wait?
Learn more about how to apply for your renewal today: bit.ly/42ujSkT
Still working on CEUs? NASW-IL has your back with live and recorded fall trainings: bit.ly/4asB8sP
Learn more about how to apply for your renewal today: bit.ly/42ujSkT
Still working on CEUs? NASW-IL has your back with live and recorded fall trainings: bit.ly/4asB8sP
October 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
It’s official—IDFPR is now accepting Illinois LSW & LCSW license renewals! 🗓️ The deadline is **November 30, 2025**—but why wait?
Learn more about how to apply for your renewal today: bit.ly/42ujSkT
Still working on CEUs? NASW-IL has your back with live and recorded fall trainings: bit.ly/4asB8sP
Learn more about how to apply for your renewal today: bit.ly/42ujSkT
Still working on CEUs? NASW-IL has your back with live and recorded fall trainings: bit.ly/4asB8sP
1 week to go! ☕
Coffee & Connections is happening Oct 18, 8–10 am @ Hazels Cafe, Oregon IL.
This event is FREE, but registration closes Oct 4, 5 pm CT.
Don’t miss your chance to connect + recharge with fellow social workers.
Register now: bit.ly/468DFr4
Coffee & Connections is happening Oct 18, 8–10 am @ Hazels Cafe, Oregon IL.
This event is FREE, but registration closes Oct 4, 5 pm CT.
Don’t miss your chance to connect + recharge with fellow social workers.
Register now: bit.ly/468DFr4
October 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
1 week to go! ☕
Coffee & Connections is happening Oct 18, 8–10 am @ Hazels Cafe, Oregon IL.
This event is FREE, but registration closes Oct 4, 5 pm CT.
Don’t miss your chance to connect + recharge with fellow social workers.
Register now: bit.ly/468DFr4
Coffee & Connections is happening Oct 18, 8–10 am @ Hazels Cafe, Oregon IL.
This event is FREE, but registration closes Oct 4, 5 pm CT.
Don’t miss your chance to connect + recharge with fellow social workers.
Register now: bit.ly/468DFr4
LAST CHANCE! ⏳ **Registration closes Wednesday, October 16 at 9:00am CT**
Anxiety is rising—and it’s time to go deeper than symptom management.
Join Noelle McWard Aquino, LCSW, for Anxiety Unpacked, a 2-day, 6.0 CEU training.
📅 Oct 20–21 | 🕚 11am CT | 💻 Zoom
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3GWOkvW
Anxiety is rising—and it’s time to go deeper than symptom management.
Join Noelle McWard Aquino, LCSW, for Anxiety Unpacked, a 2-day, 6.0 CEU training.
📅 Oct 20–21 | 🕚 11am CT | 💻 Zoom
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3GWOkvW
October 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
LAST CHANCE! ⏳ **Registration closes Wednesday, October 16 at 9:00am CT**
Anxiety is rising—and it’s time to go deeper than symptom management.
Join Noelle McWard Aquino, LCSW, for Anxiety Unpacked, a 2-day, 6.0 CEU training.
📅 Oct 20–21 | 🕚 11am CT | 💻 Zoom
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3GWOkvW
Anxiety is rising—and it’s time to go deeper than symptom management.
Join Noelle McWard Aquino, LCSW, for Anxiety Unpacked, a 2-day, 6.0 CEU training.
📅 Oct 20–21 | 🕚 11am CT | 💻 Zoom
🔗 Register: bit.ly/3GWOkvW