Category Archives: NASWNYS

NASW-NYS Welcomes Interim Executive Director Bonita Sanchez, MSW

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 … Continue reading NASW-NYS Welcomes Interim Executive Director Bonita Sanchez, MSW

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: SUCCESS! Your voice was heard in the 2019-20 budget.

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 … Continue reading LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: SUCCESS! Your voice was heard in the 2019-20 budget.

Important Chapter Announcement

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 … Continue reading Important Chapter Announcement

Legislative Update: Behavioral Health Insurance Parity Reforms

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 … Continue reading Legislative Update: Behavioral Health Insurance Parity Reforms

2019 (EM)POWER UP Conference Workshops Announced!

  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 … Continue reading 2019 (EM)POWER UP Conference Workshops Announced!

ACTION ALERT: Call Your Legislators and urge support for a 2.9% COLA increase for the...

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 … Continue reading ACTION ALERT: Call Your Legislators and urge support for a 2.9% COLA increase for the Human Services Workforce!