Bonita Sanchez, MSW has been named Interim Executive Director for NASW-NYS.  The National Association of Social Workers – New York State Chapter (NASW-NYS) Board of Directors is pleased to announce Bonita Sanchez, MSW as Interim Executive Director of NASW-NYS. We are confident Bonita will provide stable leadership during this time of transition and keep us on … Continue reading NASW-NYS Welcomes Interim Executive Director Bonita Sanchez, MSW →

SUCCESS! YOUR VOICE WAS HEARD! NASW-NYS is thrilled to share the following legislative accomplishments with our members: Thanks in large part to your grassroots advocacy, the NASW-NYS Chapter’s Veterans Mental Health Training Initiative was included in the final budget. As a result, we can continue our vital work supporting New York’s veterans! In addition, through a partnership between … Continue reading LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: SUCCESS! Your voice was heard in the 2019-20 budget. →

NASW-NYS would like to share the following statements with our members: “I am writing to announce my resignation from NASW-NYS. It has been a true honor and privilege to get to know you and work for you, fight for you at the Capital, and promote the work you do Nationwide. I wish you all the best and … Continue reading Important Chapter Announcement →

As we near the end of budget negotiations, NASW-NYS would like to share the following important updates related to the latest budget bill (Health and Mental Hygiene), as it relates to our profession. Behavioral Health Insurance Parity Reforms Collective efforts by social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other community advocates have resulted in a final Health … Continue reading Legislative Update: Behavioral Health Insurance Parity Reforms →

  It’s here! The 2019 (EM)POWER UP Conference schedule is now available. We are thrilled to offer five workshop tracks, as well as a variety of student-focused workshops at the conference. Keep reading to learn more!  You will receive a separate reminder to log into the 2019 NASW-NYS Conference registration portal and make your workshop … Continue reading 2019 (EM)POWER UP Conference Workshops Announced! →

This action alert has been updated on Monday, March 25, 2019.  Call Your Senator & Assembly Member Today: Urge Behavioral Health Insurance Parity Reforms & 2.9% Human Services COLA Be Included in Final 2019-20 Budget   With only one week to go until a state budget is due to be adopted, NYSPA members are urged … Continue reading ACTION ALERT: Call Your Legislators and urge support for a 2.9% COLA increase for the Human Services Workforce! →