National Association of Social Workers-Connecticut (NASW/CT)

08/25/2026

Join us for these NASW-CT September workshops

08/25/2026

Congratulations State Representative Kai Belton!! A very well deserved acknowledgement and honor. We thank you for exemplifying the essential role of Social Workers at all levels of practice and your impact on the individuals, families and communities in Connecticut!

I am deeply humbled and grateful to be nominated by Mental Health Connecticut for Mental Health America’s 2026 Legislative Champion Award.

This recognition means so much to me because mental health advocacy has never simply been a legislative issue, it has been part of my life’s work.

Long before I entered the legislature, I was a social worker working alongside individuals, families, and communities navigating trauma, mental health challenges, domestic violence, and systems that too often make it difficult for people to get the help they need.

Today, I have the privilege of bringing those experiences and those voices with me into the State Capitol.

I believe mental health care should be accessible, equitable, compassionate, and treated as an essential part of health care. Whether we are expanding access to treatment, addressing substance use disorders, supporting our behavioral health workforce, or breaking down the stigma that still keeps too many people from seeking help, there is so much more work to do.

Thank you to Mental Health Connecticut for this nomination and for your continued advocacy across our state. And thank you to the advocates, providers, families, and individuals who share their stories with us and push us to create better policy.

I am honored by this recognition, and even more committed to the work ahead. 💚

Mental health is health. And everyone deserves access to the care, dignity, and support they need to thrive.

08/18/2026

🚨 URGENT: Social workers in Guam and the Mariana Islands are currently without clean water, electricity, and essential supplies after Typhoon Bavi. Even as they face serious hardship themselves, many social workers are continuing to support their communities.

The NASW Foundation has activated our Social Work Disaster Assistance Fund to provide them with urgent emergency relief, but we need your help to meet the need. Every gift makes a direct difference.

👉 Donate now: https://tinyurl.com/s4p87ahh

08/14/2026

As Students Head Back to School, NASW Live Focused on Preventing Online Harms

As students head back to school, revisit NASW Live’s conversation on protecting young people in an increasingly digital world. Experts shared research, resources and practical strategies to help social workers support youth and families and promote safer online environments.

Watch the recording: https://www.youtube.com/live/DQlWROy_CTg?si=vUmWt1WJmizYW9g4

As children and youth head back to school this fall, join NASW for ...

08/13/2026

Volunteers Wanted for Planning Virtual Macro Symposium!

08/11/2026

Don't forget to vote!

It's Primary Election Day in Connecticut! But only registered voters enrolled in a party holding a primary in their town can cast a ballot. Check your status here: https://portaldir.ct.gov/sots/lookup.aspx If you're eligible, head to your local polling place and make your voice heard. Polls are open 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Your community, your choice, your vote! Not sure of your polling place? Find it here: https://ow.ly/Z8Q450WKSYa

08/10/2026

Join us for a 2-part series on Polyvagal Theory. Scan the QR code or access registration links under the photos. (*You do not have to attend both)

08/07/2026

Children and youth are spending more time online than ever. What do social workers need to know to help prevent online harms and support safer digital spaces?

Watch the Live replay, What Social Workers Need to Know: Preventing Online Harms to Children and Youth, featuring experts discussing digital safety, youth well-being, and the role of social workers in today’s online world.

🔗 Watch now on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/3c9hbhwt

As children and youth head back to school this fall, join NASW for ...

08/07/2026

🚨 Action Alert

Clinical social workers do more than provide mental health treatment. They coordinate care, support caregivers, and improve health outcomes. The bipartisan Integrating Social Workers Across Health Care Settings Act H.R. 4185 would help Medicare recognize the full scope of clinical social work practice.

📢 Tell Congress to cosponsor H.R. 4185 today.

🔗 Take Action: https://www.votervoice.net/NASW/Campaigns/139088/Respond

Urge Your Representative to Cosponsor the Integrating Social Workers Across Health Care Settings Act (H.R. 4185)Introduced by Reps. Jen Kiggans (R-VA), Danny Davis (D-IL), and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO)  Clinical social workers (CSWs) do...

07/31/2026

From our friends at the United Way.

United Way of Connecticut and the Connecticut Department of Social Services invite you to the first part of a two-part virtual series for providers supporting clients on Tuesday, August 4 at 1pm where you can learn more from our state leaders about updates to SNAP and Medicaid benefits. Register for the webinar here: https://bit.ly/DSSSnap