NASW Ohio Chapter

Registration for the Social Work Annual Conference is open! Don't miss out on the early bird rate, available until Sept 1st! The conference offers 30 CEUs across in-person and virtual content, plus ample networking. Keynote and workshop announcements coming soon! www.naswoh.org/annualconference

Two months left to get your award nominations in - now is the time, so start making your plans and writing your letters! You do not have to be a member or even a social worker to submit! Learn more and submit at https://www.naswoh.org/awardnomination

NASW Ohio was recently invited to join the Statewide Accountability Opportunity Committee - convened by the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence and including over 20 anti-violence and social justice professionals across the state - dedicated to addressing individual and institutional oppression for people of color in anti-violence work. NASW Ohio is honored to be included in this work!

Thursday 7/9/26 the Ohio Counselor, Social Work, and Marriage & Family Therapy Board held their bi-monthly meeting, which included recaps from the various professional standards committees, review of new licensees and disciplinary actions, election of new board officers, and review of possible new practice rules. Stay tuned for more information about the opportunity for public comment on rules related to AI use in practice! Join us in Columbus for the next meeting on 9/10/26!

Perinatal mental health concerns are among the most common complications of pregnancy and the postpartum period, yet many individuals still go without the care they need.

Join us on Wednesday, July 22, from 10:00–11:00 AM ET for The Gaps in Perinatal Mental Health Care: What Social Workers Need to Know with Shemika Whiteside, LCSW. This program is approved for 1 CEU for social workers, counselors, and marriage & family therapists. Free for NASW Ohio and Kentucky members. RSVP at naswoh.org/calendar.

The July Legislative Advocacy Committee meeting has been rescheduled to July 20th at noon. Join us then for a recap of the last month of legislative action before the legislators left for their summer break.

Opportunities to access the FREE Navigating New Laws: Gender Affirming Care Training for Behavioral Health Workers program and earn 6 free Ethics CEUs are running out! Learn more and register at www.naswoh.org/NNLProgram

Due to grant funding, opportunities are limited by region:
- Providers and students living in Cincinnati or serving youth in Cincinnati can attend in Cincinnati on July 17th or virtually on September 17th.
- Providers and students in NW Ohio can access free training in Toledo on August 7th!
- Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati-based organizations can request a free training for their staff by emailing [email protected]

The recent decisions from the United States Supreme Court will have significant implications for many. We have a moment to celebrate the affirmation that anyone born in the U.S. is an American, thanks to the Court’s interpretation of the 14th Amendment. This is crucial for protecting the rights of future Americans. However, we must also confront the unfortunate ruling that upholds the ban on transgender athletes, particularly in light of Ohio House Bill 68. The fight for equality continues, and we must remain prepared and ready for action.

The Supreme Court's ruling last week has set to end Temporary Protected Status for Syrians and Haitians, putting thousands of Ohioans in extreme risk of family separation, detention, and deportation to extremely unsafe environments. The Ohio Immigrant Alliance has resources on how we can support our immigrant neighbors, especially in Springfield, OH, where there is a large Haitian community. Check out their resources here: https://www.ohioishome.org/springfield-spotlight. We also have resources for social workers at https://www.naswoh.org/page/PracticeGuidance. Make sure you are informed of your rights and your clients' rights!