NASW Virginia Chapter

12/11/2025

Changes are coming to in 2026. Read this four-part Tips & Tools for Social Workers series to help clients prepare. The series includes information about the impact of the July 2025 law (also known as H.R. 1) on Medicare coverage for 2026. https://bit.ly/NASW-MedicareAEP25 .gov

Helping Medicare Beneficiaries Plan for and Navigate Coverage in 2026

12/10/2025

Manager of Public Policy and Advocacy Dina Kastner said, “For people who are going to graduate school — particularly in a profession like social work, where a graduate degree is needed for a lot of the work that social workers do - it's definitely a problem." NASW is pushing the Department of Education not to lower student loan limits and has asked social workers to sign a petition: https://tinyurl.com/9jb4z5pc

12/05/2025

The Dept. of Education plans to classify nursing, social work, and allied health degrees as “non-professional,” reducing federal loan access and threatening workforce diversity. Social workers and health pros must act now.

https://www.socialworkblog.org/sw-practice/2025/12/department-of-education-professional-reclassification-hurts-social-workers-seeking-advanced-degrees/

12/04/2025

is a profession that shapes lives! Hear from CEO Dr. Anthony Estreet on why it matters and how you can

Take action now! Sign the Petition Today: https://www.votervoice.net/NASW/Petitions/6290/Respond

Check out the updated web page on student-loan debt relief, and learn more about the related lawsuit in which NASW is a litigant: https://tinyurl.com/5xmu5bkh

11/21/2025

A message from Debra Riggs, CAE, Executive Director:

11/11/2025

⏰ Final chance to register! Take an hour to invest in your well-being and learn strategies to prevent burnout while caring for others. Register by TONIGHT — session happens Nov 13!

Register and explore our calendar: https://naswva.site-ym.com/events/event_list.asp

11/10/2025

🚨 Calling all sponsors and exhibitors!

Spaces for the 2026 NASW Virginia & Metro DC Annual Conference are filling fast — reserve your booth today to connect, collaborate, and grow your reach!

Get started: https://www.naswva.org/2026-exhibitor-and-sponsor-information

11/10/2025

⚠️ Don’t miss this 2-day workshop! Build awareness, strengthen decision-making, and enhance your supervision practice. Register by TONIGHT!

Register and explore our calendar: https://naswva.site-ym.com/events/event_list.asp

11/10/2025

Breaking News: The Supreme Court has rejected a request to consider overturning its historic ruling that made same-sex marriage legal nationwide.

welcomes this affirmation of equality! 🌈

Learn more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/10/supreme-court-gay-marriage-obergefell-overturn-davis/86839709007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawN_HyxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETBBTWpndzBlWkdrWjk4bTgwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoMdv8WpbC1t98j53AdtmEx2EvMEK5BBwXmFYGVFijU-RKTFITZLNV2NK04a_aem_wYawuIdyf4bhyYOreJ5CFg

Kim Davis asked the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges appealing damages she owed a gay couple after she denied them a marriage license.

11/10/2025

🚨 Last call! Discover how personality insights can elevate your clinical work. Register by Nov 10 for the Nov 12 training!

Register and explore our calendar: https://naswva.site-ym.com/events/event_list.asp

11/07/2025

Shutdown stress is real — and this time, it’s different.

“Federal employees are being held hostage,” says LCSW-C Davidra Bazemore-Blue. Here’s how can help folks regroup and heal:
🔗 https://www.helpstartshere.org/during-the-shutdown.../