NASW-MA Chapter
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The National Association of Social Workers - Massachusetts Chapter is the leading professional social work organization in the Commonwealth.
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Our hearts are heavy thinking of our neighbors in Rhode Island and all those who have been impacted by the tragic loss of life this weekend. 💔
December 15, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Our hearts are heavy thinking of our neighbors in Rhode Island and all those who have been impacted by the tragic loss of life this weekend. 💔
Did you know that social workers can work internationally?🗺️
Social workers can work with government programs, refugee camps, and orphanages. International social workers work directly in communities or with organizations to promote well-being and social justice.
Social workers can work with government programs, refugee camps, and orphanages. International social workers work directly in communities or with organizations to promote well-being and social justice.
December 2, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Did you know that social workers can work internationally?🗺️
Social workers can work with government programs, refugee camps, and orphanages. International social workers work directly in communities or with organizations to promote well-being and social justice.
Social workers can work with government programs, refugee camps, and orphanages. International social workers work directly in communities or with organizations to promote well-being and social justice.
The DOE is proposing new rules that could limit how much students can borrow based on whether a degree is labeled “professional”. Right now, social work isn’t included in the professional category. Social Workers are essential. Our degrees should be recognized.
👉 www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitio...
👉 www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitio...
November 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The DOE is proposing new rules that could limit how much students can borrow based on whether a degree is labeled “professional”. Right now, social work isn’t included in the professional category. Social Workers are essential. Our degrees should be recognized.
👉 www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitio...
👉 www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitio...
📣Massachusetts #socialworkers we need your help! We are having critical conversations about what AI in behavioral health looks like and need your input 🧠. Share your thoughts, concerns, and feedback as it will help us support future legislation here in MA!
Click here: forms.gle/8jwPyyaAgJYJ...
Click here: forms.gle/8jwPyyaAgJYJ...
November 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
📣Massachusetts #socialworkers we need your help! We are having critical conversations about what AI in behavioral health looks like and need your input 🧠. Share your thoughts, concerns, and feedback as it will help us support future legislation here in MA!
Click here: forms.gle/8jwPyyaAgJYJ...
Click here: forms.gle/8jwPyyaAgJYJ...
Happy Veterans Day! Today, we honor all of the brave people who fought for our freedom 💙❤️.
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." - John F. Kennedy
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." - John F. Kennedy
November 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Happy Veterans Day! Today, we honor all of the brave people who fought for our freedom 💙❤️.
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." - John F. Kennedy
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." - John F. Kennedy
#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 our release: tinyurl.com/3vhp7p5x
November 3, 2025 at 8:46 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 our release: tinyurl.com/3vhp7p5x
THANK YOU to everyone who helped us celebrate our amazing honorees last night🥰. We are so grateful to these social work pioneers who have led the way, are leading the way, & will continue to lead the way in changing our systems for the better and positively impacting numerous lives in the process.
October 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
THANK YOU to everyone who helped us celebrate our amazing honorees last night🥰. We are so grateful to these social work pioneers who have led the way, are leading the way, & will continue to lead the way in changing our systems for the better and positively impacting numerous lives in the process.
📣CALLING ALL SOCIAL WORKERS
#NASW Petition: The Federal Government Shutdown is putting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in jeopardy.
📑Read and sign our letter: www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Leg...
#NASW Petition: The Federal Government Shutdown is putting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in jeopardy.
📑Read and sign our letter: www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Leg...
October 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
📣CALLING ALL SOCIAL WORKERS
#NASW Petition: The Federal Government Shutdown is putting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in jeopardy.
📑Read and sign our letter: www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Leg...
#NASW Petition: The Federal Government Shutdown is putting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in jeopardy.
📑Read and sign our letter: www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Leg...
Today, we attended a briefing focused on The Integration of Behavioral Health into our Healthcare Systems. Thank you to Chair Domb, Rep. Giannino, and the wonderful panelists, including NASW-MA Board Member Jennifer Blewett. 💙
October 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Today, we attended a briefing focused on The Integration of Behavioral Health into our Healthcare Systems. Thank you to Chair Domb, Rep. Giannino, and the wonderful panelists, including NASW-MA Board Member Jennifer Blewett. 💙
On this World Mental Health Day, NASW-MA wants to remind you that together, we can break the stigma against MH struggles by raising awareness & sharing supportive resources.
Resources for MA:
➡️988-Crisis line
➡️(833) 773-2445- Behavioral Health Helpline
➡️www.therapymatcher.org to find a therapist
Resources for MA:
➡️988-Crisis line
➡️(833) 773-2445- Behavioral Health Helpline
➡️www.therapymatcher.org to find a therapist
October 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
On this World Mental Health Day, NASW-MA wants to remind you that together, we can break the stigma against MH struggles by raising awareness & sharing supportive resources.
Resources for MA:
➡️988-Crisis line
➡️(833) 773-2445- Behavioral Health Helpline
➡️www.therapymatcher.org to find a therapist
Resources for MA:
➡️988-Crisis line
➡️(833) 773-2445- Behavioral Health Helpline
➡️www.therapymatcher.org to find a therapist
MA social workers, did you see BCBS's report stating the biggest barriers to diversifying our workforce are:
➡️cost of licensure testing
➡️navigating the licensure process
➡️lack of cultural flexibility in license testing & administration
📣Take action using the link [ docs.google.com/document/d/1... ]
➡️cost of licensure testing
➡️navigating the licensure process
➡️lack of cultural flexibility in license testing & administration
📣Take action using the link [ docs.google.com/document/d/1... ]
October 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
MA social workers, did you see BCBS's report stating the biggest barriers to diversifying our workforce are:
➡️cost of licensure testing
➡️navigating the licensure process
➡️lack of cultural flexibility in license testing & administration
📣Take action using the link [ docs.google.com/document/d/1... ]
➡️cost of licensure testing
➡️navigating the licensure process
➡️lack of cultural flexibility in license testing & administration
📣Take action using the link [ docs.google.com/document/d/1... ]
✨Meet Megan Mawdsley, one of our new MSW interns! Meg is a recent graduate of RIC with her BSW, and is currently studying at BU for her MSW. Megan is passionate about racial justice, increasing access to healthcare & community programs, & ensuring that families are not left in poverty. 😊
September 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
✨Meet Megan Mawdsley, one of our new MSW interns! Meg is a recent graduate of RIC with her BSW, and is currently studying at BU for her MSW. Megan is passionate about racial justice, increasing access to healthcare & community programs, & ensuring that families are not left in poverty. 😊
✨Meet Mickey McGrath, one of our new MSW interns! Mickey is a second-year MSW student at SSU. Originally from the NYC/North Jersey area, they are happy to have found a home on the North Shore in MA. Their policy interests are LGBTQ+ rights, gender equity, & racial justice. 😊
September 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
✨Meet Mickey McGrath, one of our new MSW interns! Mickey is a second-year MSW student at SSU. Originally from the NYC/North Jersey area, they are happy to have found a home on the North Shore in MA. Their policy interests are LGBTQ+ rights, gender equity, & racial justice. 😊
So, you don't know who represents you in the state house? No problem!😊
Here are 2 super easy steps to finding out ⬇️:
1. Go to malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator
2. Enter your street address, city/town, and zip code
Here are 2 super easy steps to finding out ⬇️:
1. Go to malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator
2. Enter your street address, city/town, and zip code
September 26, 2025 at 2:35 PM
So, you don't know who represents you in the state house? No problem!😊
Here are 2 super easy steps to finding out ⬇️:
1. Go to malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator
2. Enter your street address, city/town, and zip code
Here are 2 super easy steps to finding out ⬇️:
1. Go to malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator
2. Enter your street address, city/town, and zip code
The Office for Refugees and Immigrant's and Office of Housing and Livable Communities is offering FREE immigration legal assistance for those in any of the qualifying categories! If you're interested in this service, scan the QR Code above or email [email protected] with questions.
September 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The Office for Refugees and Immigrant's and Office of Housing and Livable Communities is offering FREE immigration legal assistance for those in any of the qualifying categories! If you're interested in this service, scan the QR Code above or email [email protected] with questions.
#NASW supports legislation that would reverse all health care provisions in the budget reconciliation law that passed. The new bill would also make permanent enhanced premium tax credits that help keep ACA Marketplace plans affordable for individuals & families. Read the letter here: bit.ly/3VZcqdU
September 23, 2025 at 12:29 PM
#NASW supports legislation that would reverse all health care provisions in the budget reconciliation law that passed. The new bill would also make permanent enhanced premium tax credits that help keep ACA Marketplace plans affordable for individuals & families. Read the letter here: bit.ly/3VZcqdU
✨We had an AMAZING turnout at the SUPER Act hearing, but our work doesn't end here, & we need YOU to help us with our advocacy. Take 5 minutes to submit testimony to the Committee on Higher Ed, sharing why YOU are a SUPER Act supporter. ➡️ docs.google.com/document/d/1... for a testimony template!
July 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
✨We had an AMAZING turnout at the SUPER Act hearing, but our work doesn't end here, & we need YOU to help us with our advocacy. Take 5 minutes to submit testimony to the Committee on Higher Ed, sharing why YOU are a SUPER Act supporter. ➡️ docs.google.com/document/d/1... for a testimony template!
📣 MA social workers! The SUPER Act has been announced for a hearing on Friday, July 18th at 1:00pm, & we need YOU to show your support 💜. Sign up to provide oral testimony, submit written testimony to the committee, & add your name to our SUPER Act supporters list🖊️!
➡️ Link in our bio for templates
➡️ Link in our bio for templates
July 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
📣 MA social workers! The SUPER Act has been announced for a hearing on Friday, July 18th at 1:00pm, & we need YOU to show your support 💜. Sign up to provide oral testimony, submit written testimony to the committee, & add your name to our SUPER Act supporters list🖊️!
➡️ Link in our bio for templates
➡️ Link in our bio for templates
Hey 👋! We are building off our SUPER Act supporter list that we started last session. Are you a supporter of the SUPER Act? Fill out the form [ forms.gle/E2hAhMXDBotM... ].Your name & credentials could be added to legislative testimony in support of the SUPER Act & other advocacy letters.
June 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Hey 👋! We are building off our SUPER Act supporter list that we started last session. Are you a supporter of the SUPER Act? Fill out the form [ forms.gle/E2hAhMXDBotM... ].Your name & credentials could be added to legislative testimony in support of the SUPER Act & other advocacy letters.
Social Workers, join us for an advocacy focused pizza party on June 25th from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm in our office in downtown Boston! We will be focused on increasing cosponsors for the Social Work Compact. Planning on joining us? RSVP here: forms.gle/BAvRMJaLwh9U...
June 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Social Workers, join us for an advocacy focused pizza party on June 25th from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm in our office in downtown Boston! We will be focused on increasing cosponsors for the Social Work Compact. Planning on joining us? RSVP here: forms.gle/BAvRMJaLwh9U...
Happy #Pride Month! Massachusetts social workers have pride every day. NASW-MA celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community and recognizes the continued struggle for fairness, dignity, and equality. 💛🧡💜💙💚
June 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Happy #Pride Month! Massachusetts social workers have pride every day. NASW-MA celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community and recognizes the continued struggle for fairness, dignity, and equality. 💛🧡💜💙💚
Renee shared her #SUPERActWhy - can you share yours📞? Contact your legislators TODAY & ask them to cosponsor the SUPER Act & share your why. Click [https://ow.ly/GpEH50VVWyY] for our action center & personalized email templates!
May 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Renee shared her #SUPERActWhy - can you share yours📞? Contact your legislators TODAY & ask them to cosponsor the SUPER Act & share your why. Click [https://ow.ly/GpEH50VVWyY] for our action center & personalized email templates!
Only a few days left to secure your ticket for Mental Health Providers Night at Fenway⚾🥰! Social workers, join us for a special evening celebrating MH providers, networking, & fun! The deadline to purchase your ticket is May 26th, 2025! Click [www.gofevo.com/event/Nationalassociation86] to join us!
May 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Only a few days left to secure your ticket for Mental Health Providers Night at Fenway⚾🥰! Social workers, join us for a special evening celebrating MH providers, networking, & fun! The deadline to purchase your ticket is May 26th, 2025! Click [www.gofevo.com/event/Nationalassociation86] to join us!
We want to uplift the statement made by @naswny.bsky.social and echo the same sentiment. We stand in solidarity with Ms.Feiner and all social workers who continue to show up and speak out in increasingly difficult public and political spaces.
May 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM
We want to uplift the statement made by @naswny.bsky.social and echo the same sentiment. We stand in solidarity with Ms.Feiner and all social workers who continue to show up and speak out in increasingly difficult public and political spaces.
Let us reintroduce you to the SUPER Act 🤝! The SUPER Act is our workforce bill to support social workers at all stages of the profession. We are hosting a virtual advocacy event, can you join us on May 7th at 6:30pm? RSVP [https://forms.gle/WNtAB37jfFjqVFAK6] today!
May 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Let us reintroduce you to the SUPER Act 🤝! The SUPER Act is our workforce bill to support social workers at all stages of the profession. We are hosting a virtual advocacy event, can you join us on May 7th at 6:30pm? RSVP [https://forms.gle/WNtAB37jfFjqVFAK6] today!