This message was sent to ##Email## September 12, 2019     Home  |   About  |   Membership  |   Advocacy  |   Practice    Archive  |   Advertise    TOP STORIES Congressional Black Caucus and Mental Health Professionals Seek to Address Racial Disparities in Access to Behavioral Health The Congressional Black Caucus has partnered with mental health professionals to address racial disparities in mental health access and the increasing rates of suicide among black youth. In April 2019, the Congressional Black Caucus formed the Emergency Taskforce on Black Youth Suicide and Mental Health with Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) as the chair. Among the taskforce’s goals are to convene experts in Washington, DC, and across the United States to collect actionable information; educate members of Congress and staff on mental illness and suicide in youths; and develop legislative recommendations for Congress. In July, Rep. Watson Coleman introduced H.RES. 480, Acknowledging the Racial Disparities in Diagnosing and Treating Mental Health Among Youth in Communities of Color. NASW supports this resolution as part of a commitment to social justice under the health and behavioral health equity priority. Related Resources Undoing Racism: How the Social Work Profession is Working Toward Healing and Equality Social Work Advocates August/September 2019 Issue (NASW membership includes magazine subscription.) Institutional racism persists in the United States, affecting many people in communities of color. While nobody has all of the answers, the social work profession has been working to achieve equality and healing. September Highlights Social Work's Role in Preventing, and Advocating for Families Living With, FASDs September is fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) awareness month, an opportunity to highlight social work’s critical role in participating in FASD assessment and referrals, providing FASD-informed services, and advocating for individuals and families living with FASDs. It is also a reminder and a call to action: Primary prevention of alcohol use during pregnancy can reduce the prevalence of FASDs. Put prevention into practice by screening clients for risky alcohol use, talking to women about risky alcohol use, and by clearly communicating the importance of avoiding alcohol during pregnancy.    SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by The University of Utah Integrating Healthcare for Improved Outcomes Mindfulness Marvel: The Origin Story of a Social Work Researcher Investing in Fatherhood, Investing in Success Dancing with Refugees: Summer in Greece Mongolian Delegation Brings New Perspective on Social Work      SOCIAL WORK AWARDS NOMINATIONS DEADLINE EXTENDED Recognize and Honor Exceptional Social Work and Community Leaders The deadline for nominations for the NASW and NASW Foundation Recognition Awards has been extended to Tuesday, October 1, 2019. These awards recognize individuals within the profession and our communities who fully embody social work values and ethics. Categories include: NASW National Awards Social Worker of the Year (exemplifies the best of the profession’s values) Lifetime Achievement (demonstrates outstanding achievements throughout the social worker’s career) Public Citizen of the Year (shows outstanding leadership in the community) Public Elected Official of the Year (displays leadership in public policy issues important to the profession) Emerging Social Work Leader (exhibits exemplary leadership as an early career social worker) NEW AWARD! Questions: Email governance@socialworkers.org or call 202.336.8270. NASW Foundation Awards Knee/Wittman Lifetime Achievement (honors exemplary contributions in health & mental health practice) Knee/Wittman Outstanding Achievement (recognizes efforts that significantly impact national mental health public policy, professional standards, or program models) International Rhoda G. Sarnat (commends efforts that advance the public image of social work) Questions: Email naswfoundation@socialworkers.org or call 202.336.8276. Award presentations will be made in conjunction with NASW’s National Conference in June in Washington, DC. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE The Institute for Clinical Social Work Master's and PhD Programs with a Clinical Focus Accepting Applications for Fall 2019! MORE    AROUND THE PROFESSION Social Determinants of Health: A Panel Discussion Activity Description According to the World Health Organization, social determinants of health (SDOH) are “the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age.” There is increasing awareness that SDOH affect physical and mental health outcomes. Understanding an individual’s SDOH can help uncover social and behavioral factors that impact their health. This discussion will address the impact of SDOH for improving overall health, and for reducing health disparities that are often rooted in social and economic disadvantages. Calling All Case Managers — 2 for the Price of 1 Sit for the CCM Exam for Free NASW and the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) are collaborating to address the growing demand for health care case managers by giving more social workers the opportunity to earn the Certified Case Manager® (CCM®) credential. Once approved as a new applicant for NASW’s Certified Social Work Case Manager (C-SWCM) or Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager (C-ASWCM) credential, you are automatically eligible to sit for CCMC’s CCM exam at no additional cost. The deadline to apply for the December CCM exam is September 30, 2019. EMAIL TIP Make Sure MemberLink Doesn't Get Junked Sometimes, an email message that you wish to receive is incorrectly judged as spam by your ISP or email program and sent to your junk folder. To ensure that MemberLink arrives safely in your inbox, add nasw@multibriefs.com (the sending email address) to your email program's safe sender list. If MemberLink is being sent to your work email address, ask your organization's Information Technology department to whitelist nasw@multibriefs.com. Learn how to add nasw@multibriefs.com to your safe sender list so MemberLink emails get to your inbox. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE Earn Your MSW With UNE Online! Elevate your career with the University of New England by earning your Master of Social Work with our 100% online, CSWE-accredited MSW program! Learn more.    MYNASW MEMBER COMMUNITY — HOT TOPICS Educational Books About Suicide CE Credits Soundproofing an Office The MyNASW online community is open to NASW members only and is free to join. Ask your colleagues questions, find mentors, exchange useful resources, and rally around your passion — social work. .  SPONSORED VIDEO Level up your career Promoted by Baylor University School of Social Work The Diana R. Garland School of Social Work is one of the nation’s leading graduate programs with research and curricula focusing on topics from international social work to trauma response. The School offers a BSW; an MSW (Waco/Houston, online), three joint-degrees: MSW/MBA, MSW/MDiv, MSW/MTS; and an online PhD. Apply today!    NASW RESEARCH LIBRARY Quickly search by key words to find evidence-based research and client education, assessment tools, practice guidelines, and more at the NASW Research Library. Filter your results by type of source (academic journals, books, conference materials, reports, etc.), name of publication, publisher, university, language, and more. Use your NASW username and password to log in to the library. Keyword Search: “suicide rates” “black youth” Document: Changes in perceived levels of environmental stress before and after a suicide attempt in black American adolescents: A 14-year longitudinal study Authors: Hooper, Lisa M.; Tomek, Sara; Jaggers, Jeremiah; Idigo, Chinwe; Church, Wesley T.; Williams, Javonda; Bolland, John Source: Journal of Mental Health Counseling. July 2017, Vol. 39 Issue 3, p242-262. Document: Explaining suicide among blacks and whites: How socioeconomic factors and gun availability affect race-specific suicide rates Authors: Kubrin, Charis E.; Wadsworth, Tim Source: Social Science Quarterly. December 2009, Vol. 90 Issue 5, p1203-1227. Document: Exposure to community violence, suicidality, and psychological distress among African American and Latino youths: Findings from the CDC Youth Violence Survey Authors: Bennett, M. Daniel; Joe, Sean Source: Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment. November/December 2015, Vol. 25 Issue 8, p775-789. Document: The impact of previous suicide ideations, traumatic stress, and gender on future suicide ideation trajectories among black American adolescents: A longitudinal investigation Authors: Hooper, Lisa M.; Tomek, Sara; Bolland, Kathleen A.; Church II, Wesley T.; Wilcox, Katie; Bolland, John M. Source: Journal of Loss & Trauma. July/August 2015, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p354-373. Access Documents: Log in to the NASW Research Library and enter the title of the article or key words in the NASW Research Library search box. .  SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT    ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMINDERS September 16 Free “How To” Webinar: Office Depot/Office Max 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET NASW members enjoy discounts with Office Depot/OfficeMax. Take this webinar to learn about the advantages of buying your office supplies through NASW's Office Depot/OfficeMax member benefit program. Save up to 75% on business and personal purchases. September 18 Private Practice Q&A Call-in Session – Common Insurance Questions for Social Workers Performing Teletherapy Call-in session is free, available to NASW members only, and starts at 12 p.m. ET. No registration is required. September 20 Last Day to Submit Presentation Proposals for NASW National Conference Submit your individual, symposium, or poster presentation via the conference proposal webpage. Accepted proposals will form the basis for the more than 100 breakout sessions offered at the 2020 NASW National conference. Deadline for submissions is September 20, 2019. October 1 Deadline Extension for Nominations for NASW National Awards New “Emerging Social Work Leader” Award Honors Exemplary Leadership as an Early Career Social Worker The deadline for nominations for the NASW and NASW Foundation Recognition Awards is now Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Recognize individuals within the profession and our communities who fully embody social work values and ethics: NASW National Awards and NASW Foundation Awards. October 2 NASW Webinar: Climate, Health & Social Work Practice 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET Learn about the health effects of climate change as they relate to social work practice. Examine the physical and mental health consequences of climate change, as well as the impact of extreme weather events on communities, including Puerto Rico. No CE Credit: Free 1 Social Work CE Credit: $10 NASW members | $20 non-NASW members October 16 Private Practice Q&A Call-in Session – Ethical Considerations When Using Technology in Private Practice Call-in session is free, available to NASW members only, and starts at 12 p.m. ET. No registration is required. October 16-17 NASW Virtual Forum Addressing Domestic Violence Through the Social Work Lens Join us live, October 16-17, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET to access cutting-edge education presented by leaders in the field on topics covering clinical practice, child welfare, LGBTQ, policy, and more as they relate to domestic violence in a social work setting. This two-day program will be live streamed from the NASW National office – view it from your home, office, or mobile device. October 21 Free “How To” Webinar: Constant Contact 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET NASW members enjoy discounts with Constant Contact. Take this webinar to understand the basics of creating and delivering email campaigns that get measurable results. Learn step-by-step how to create and send an email, upload your contacts, and interpret your reports. October 31 Last Day to Submit Nominations for NASW National Elected Positions NASW is seeking nominations for positions that will become vacant as of June 30, 2020, on the NASW Board of Directors and on the National Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification (NCNLI). If you’re a visionary or creative thinker and are a current NASW member in good standing, nominate yourself. The NCNLI will meet on November 29, 2019, to develop the slate of candidates for the 2019 national election. Nominations must be in by October 31, 2019. Questions? Email governance@socialworkers.org or call 202.336.8270. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE UTArlington School of Social Work The School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington is nationally ranked in the top 14% of social work programs. With internationally renowned faculty members conducting research and clinical practice, we prepare our students to be leaders addressing the challenges of a 21st century world. Celebrating 50 years and with a strong reputation, our more than 10,000 alumni are leaders in government, military, community and private organizations around the world helping to create a just society. Read more Oxford University Press Textbooks Oxford proudly publishes textbooks for the entire BSW and MSW curriculum. Texts are competitively priced with students in mind, and many books include robust online resources for in-class instructor use. Browse our complete catalog and request an examination copy for the upcoming semester! Read more    LIVE EVENTS Online Webinars Transform Your Couples’ Communication: Guiding Your Clients Through Difficult Conversations in Couples Therapy – September 16, 2019 FREE for SPS Members | NASW Members: $20 | Non-Members: $30 Domestic Violence Homicide Prevention for Social Workers – October 3, 2019 FREE for SPS Members | NASW Members: $20 | Non-Members: $30 Addressing Domestic Violence Through the Social Work Lens: Virtual Forum – October 16-17, 2019 FULL CONFERENCE PASS: NASW Members: $249 | Non-Members $349 | $125 Student Member Ethics in Private Practice: Pitfalls and Possibilities – October 30, 2019 FREE for SPS Members | NASW Members: $30 | Non-Members: $40 NASW Chapter Conferences NASW Nebraska 2019 Annual Conference – September 19-20, 2019 NASW Puerto Rico Professional Conference – September 20, 2019 NASW Indiana Annual Conference – September 23-24, 2019 NASW Pennsylvania Chapter Annual Conference – September 22-25, 2019 NASW Alaska Biennial Conference – September 25-27, 2019 NASW Wyoming Annual Conference – September 26-28, 2019 NASW Texas Chapter 43rd Annual Conference – October 3-5, 2019 NASW Georgia Chapter 31st Annual Conference – October 18-20, 2019 NASW Wisconsin 2019 Annual Conference – October 23-25, 2019 NASW California Annual Conference – November 2-3, 2019 NASW Illinois Conference – November 5-7, 2019 View more chapter conferences.    GROUP DISCOUNTS Your NASW membership helps us negotiate better pricing with our partners on products and services that help you save time and money and increase your satisfaction in your professional and personal lives. Visit the Member Discounts page for additional products and services and ways to save. Discounts for Your Professional Life NASW Visa® Rewards Credit Card Taxbot Business Expense Tracker TherapyNotes™ (practice management and scheduling tool) Office Depot/OfficeMax Lenovo (computers, servers, and other technology products) Constant Contact Printastic (custom banners) Discounts for Your Personal Life Savi Student Loan Tool Identity Theft Protection (LifeLock, Identity Guard) Ticket Monster (entertainment, attractions, and sporting events discounts) Hotels & Car Rentals Vacation Packages & Cruises Insurance Liability Auto & Home Life & Disability    SOCIAL WORK ISSUES IN THE NEWS Homeland Security to Collect Social Media Usernames on Immigration and Visitor Applications CNN The Department of Homeland Security plans to begin requesting social media information on applications for immigration benefits and foreign travel to the U.S., an expansion of data collection already taking place. Some foreign travelers to the U.S., as well as applicants for immigration benefits, will be asked to list their social media accounts and usernames for the past five years, according to a notice in the Federal Register.  READ MORE Gun Violence Against Children Leaves Broken Hearts, Empty Desks at School KBIA-FM Eddie Hill IV never showed up for the fifth grade. The 10-year-old was shot and killed enjoying his summer vacation from his front porch in the Lewis Place neighborhood, which borders the Central West End.  READ MORE Addressing Costs of Social Isolation in Older Americans Public News Service In the buildup to National Good Neighbor Day Sept. 28, the AARP Foundation is encouraging all Americans to make a point to say hello and connect with adults age 50 and older in their communities. Lisa Ryerson, president of the AARP Foundation, says many older people are disconnected from family, friends and other support networks, which can lead to feelings of loneliness and social isolation.  READ MORE NASW MemberLink Connect with NASW Recent Issues | Unsubscribe | Advertise | Web Version  To subscribe, contact NASW Member Services at 800.742.4089 Monday-Friday, 9 am - 9 pm ET or email membership@socialworkers.org. Colby Horton, MultiView, Vice President of Publishing | Download media kit Katina Hernandez, MultiView, Executive Editor | Contribute news Jennifer Watt, Director of Membership National Association of Social Workers 800.742.4089 Barb Zorechak, Sr. Marketing Associate National Association of Social Workers 800.742.4089 National Association of Social Workers 750 First Street, NE, Suite 800 | Washington, DC 20002 | 800.742.4089 | Contact Us  Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. 7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063