National Association of Social Workers, West Virginia Chapter

06/12/2026

Congratulations to long-time NASW West Virginia member Sam Hickman, MSW, LCSW, ACSW, who was honored as a member of the 2025 Social Work Pioneers class at the National Association of Social Workers conference this week!

The NASW Social Work Pioneers program honors members of the social work profession who have contributed to the evolution and enrichment of the profession. The program identifies and recognizes individuals whose unique dedication, commitment, and determination have improved social and human conditions.

Over a distinguished career spanning more than 40 years, Sam made transformative contributions to the field of social work, particularly in rural communities, professional development, and organizational leadership. As Executive Director of the NASW West Virginia Chapter from 1985 to 2021, Sam built one of the most robust and active state chapters in the country. Under his leadership, the chapter became a model for strengthening state-level advocacy while contributing to national cohesion within the profession.

Please join us in congratulating Sam on this well-deserved honor! 👏

06/10/2026

NASW Texas is leading efforts to explore the need to develop a Spanish-language Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) examination. As part of this work, NASW-TX is seeking input from social workers across the United States to better understand the landscape of Spanish-language social work practice.

We encourage all social workers, educators, supervisors, and students to participate and share the survey with their professional networks. Your feedback will help ensure that future decisions are informed by the experiences and perspectives of the social work community nationwide.

The survey is available in English and Spanish and all responses must be submitted by July 31.

🔗 English: https://forms.gle/6ge63Uh76dR9k2Xq8

🔗 Spanish: https://forms.gle/RVKVGmZQfo5umU6H6

06/03/2026

wishes you a happy . People who are le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or gender expansive, q***r and/or questioning, intersex, asexual, and two-spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) are members of every community, and provide incredibly important contributions to society every day. Here are resources can use to support them: https://www.socialworkers.org/Practice/LGBTQIA2S

06/02/2026

is next week!🚨 And the future of social work is being shaped right now. Join national leaders and changemakers at for a powerful plenary session on the challenges, opportunities, and future of the profession.
REGISTER NOW: https://www.socialworkers.org/Events/NASW-Conferences

📍 Washington, DC
📅 June 10, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM–6:00 PM

Hear from top voices in social work as they discuss workforce challenges, innovation, leadership, advocacy, and what’s next for the profession.

Don’t miss this important conversation at the premier social work conference in the world.

05/19/2026

May is ! 🧠

Clinical social workers are on the front lines, representing one of the largest groups of mental health care providers in the United States. With nearly 1 in 5 adults experiencing mental illness each year, their role in providing critical care is more vital than ever.

Discover how NASW advocates for these essential providers and access exclusive practice resources in our latest Tips & Tools guide.

👇 Download and share the resource link below with your network! https://tinyurl.com/yey5x9jm

05/18/2026

Taking your Social Work Licensure Exam soon?

Join this Licensure Exam Review Prep Course to learn key test-taking strategies, how to interpret exam questions, and how to avoid common pitfalls—so you can walk into exam day with confidence.

This training is designed for all exam levels: Bachelors, Masters, Advanced Generalist, and Clinical.

🔗 See all available dates and register: https://bit.ly/2026LERP

05/18/2026

05/14/2026

members, cast your ballot for the association's Board of Directors. Voting ends on May 29! https://tinyurl.com/mte6dpy9