For nearly 14 years, state agencies have been exempt from hiring licensed employees. Programs operated, funded, or regulated by seven of the state’s agencies claim that unlicensed employees are … Continue reading NASW-NYS launches #InvestinSocialWork advocacy campaign →

CONTACT: Kania Ponto, MSW Communications Associate, NASW-NYS 518-463-4741 ext. 22 kania.ponto@naswnys.org Leading Social Work Organizations in New York State Applaud New York City Council’s Vote to Ban Conversion Therapy (ALBANY, … Continue reading Leading Social Work Organizations in New York State Applaud New York City Council’s Vote to Ban Conversion Therapy →

Supporting both types of supporters Licensed health care professionals are seeking to have a voice at Capital By Matthew Hamilton Published 4:53 pm, Tuesday, November 14, 2017 It was a … Continue reading NASW-NYS In the News: Supporting both types of supporters →

This is a response to the article, Student mental health is concern for schools, published Oct. 22 Recent reports have come out highlighting the concerns districts have in keeping pace … Continue reading LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Social workers in schools are investments in future →

  Contact: Kania Ponto, MSW for PGTP                                                  … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: NYS Largest Clinical Social Work Association Hosts Problem Gambling Training Partnership Conference →

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 13, 2017   Veterans Mental Health Training Initiative Hosts Conference in Niagara Falls Statewide initiative to train professionals on the current and evolving … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: Veterans Mental Health Training Initiative Hosts Conference in Niagara Falls →