NASW-MA Chapter

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Private practitioners! Grab this half year special offer! Join Therapy Matcher now and gain access to personalized referrals, peer connections and more! $65 thru 6/26! Join us today - naswma.org/tmprovider

Text reads: happy holidays from your friends at NASW-MA. Our office will be closed December 25th, 2025 - January 2nd 2026. We look forward to reconnecting in the new year.

NASW-MA will be closed from December 25th, 2025 through January 2nd, 2026! We look forward to reconnecting with you all in the new year. ❤️

Navy background with candles in the center. Text reads: It's important to make space for grief during the holiday season. Thinking of those who are missing loved ones this year.

It's important to make space for grief during the holiday season. Thinking of those who are missing loved ones this year. 💛

text reads: NASW-RI deeply mourns the tragic loss of life at Brown University this weekend. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and friends, and all who know and love those who have been directly and indirectly impacted. Social workers in Providence and throughout our Rhode Island community stand ready to support those who need help and support as we manage the tragic aftermath of this senseless violence.

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. 💔

Text reads: International Social Work. What work can a social worker do internationally? Social workers can work in orphanages, refugee camps, hospitals, and schools. Social Workers can also work with government programs and NGO's in community development and work in the community to enhance well-being. Baby blue background, with text thought bubble in the center, and a graphic with a bunch of different humans that are all connected by circles.

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.

Text says: Add your name to the NASW sign-on letter. Be loud. Protect the Profession. Background is of people protesting and holding signs with an image of a fist in the center.

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...

Text reads: The use of AI in behavioral health has no easy answer- we'd love to know what you think! Click the link in our bio to help inform future legislation. Background is black with grey question marks and a greenish blue brain in the middle.

📣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...

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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

Please step in and fund SNAP! What is SNAP?The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to h...

We know the delay in SNAP benefits is a colossal failure by our federal govt. that is why we are asking our state government to step in. We urge the Governor & MA legislature to step in & provide partial funds.

➡️ Click the link www.votervoice.net/NASWMA/Campa... to ask our state to step in!

We're taking the Trump-Vance admin to court over its illegal PSLF rule. Yellow text, pink background with small raised hands at the bottom.

#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

NASW-MA social work honoree with friends and family.

NASW-MA social work honoree with friends and family.

NASW-MA staff and members of the chapter board.

NASW-MA 2025 Social Work Honorees.

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.

Last day for social workers to sign on and share there support for SNAP!

Rally for SNAP at the State House | Upcoming Event SNAP can't stop during the government shutdown! RSVP to join Make Hunger History for a Rally for SNAP on the Massachusetts State House on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025

Massachusetts families are at risk of going hungry come November if SNAP isn’t funded — and we need you to stand with us! 💥 RSVP to Rally for SNAP on the State House steps Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 12 p.m. Let’s make our voices impossible to ignore. projectbread.org/events/rally...

Text reads: Act Now! National Social Worker Sign On Letter in support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Image of fruits and vegetables in the background.

📣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...

Legislative Briefing at the State House!

Legislative Briefing at the State House with Liz Friedman speaking at the podium.

Legislative Briefing at the State House!

Legislative Briefing at the State House with a photo of social workers!

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 10th is World Mental Health Day. Break the stigma, raise awareness. An image of a brain with flowers growing around it is in the center.

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

Attention Social Workers. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts released a report stating that the biggest barriers to diversifying our workforce are: cost of licensure testing, navigating the licensure process, lack of cultural flexibility in license testing administration.

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... ]

NASW-MA staff highlight, Megan Mawdsley. Megan is one of our interns for this year. She is a social work student at Boston University and hopes to continue her career post graduation in legislation and advocacy.

✨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. 😊

NASW-MA Staff Highlight. Mickey is an MSW intern from Salem State University. They are an avid musician and would love to incorporate that more into their social work practice.

✨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. 😊

Text reads: So who are my state legislators?

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

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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 ori.inbox@mass.gov with questions.

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Attention Please! Wil a megaphone.

#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

Some thoughts, before we give up on the idea of giving cash to poor families - The Boston Globe "Our neighbors who are poor mirror the rest of us quite closely. Most important, however, they don’t have money," writes one reader.

Thank you to coalition member Rebekah Gewirtz of @naswma.bsky.social for her letter in the Boston Globe defending the importance of cash assistance grants. Read the full letter here: bit.ly/InDefenseOfC... #LiftOurKids

Get out and vote!

NASW-MA PACE is delighted to support fellow social worker Eugenie Kavanagh for Mayor of Brockton. Eugenie will bring her passion for her community to bring new voices to city government to make equitable decisions for all. Make a plan to vote by Sept 16! @naswma.bsky.social

NASWMA PACE is delighted to support fellow social worker Khrystian King in his campaign for Worcester Mayor. Khrystian King is effective in policy, community leadership and advocacy!
Make a plan to vote on Sept 2! @naswma.bsky.social

Advocacy in local and state elections matter. Get involved today!

NASW MA PACE is proud to endorse Sandra Centeio in her election for Brockton School Committee, Ward 5. Sandra’s campaign is grounded in the core values of social work: dignity, equity, and systems accountability. Please make a plan to vote by November 4th! @naswma.bsky.social

NASW MA PACE is proud to endorse Ayesha M. Wilson for Cambridge City Council. Ayesha’s social work values guide everything she does, especially when it comes to advocating for mental health and equitable support systems. Make your plan to vote by November 4th! @naswma.bsky.social