NASW Ohio Chapter

NASW Ohio Chapter NASW Ohio Chapter works to advance the social work profession in Ohio through advocacy and profession

06/07/2026

Mental health providers across Ohio are already stretched thin- and unpredictable insurance clawbacks are pushing some practices to the brink. We cannot build a stronger behavioral health system while allowing providers to face massive retroactive repayment demands months or years after services were delivered in good faith. SB 162 is a step toward fairness, transparency, and stability for the professionals keeping our communities afloat. NASW Ohio Professional Advocacy Coordinator, Matthew Tippit, LSW, testified this past week to encourage passage. Ohio social workers, students, and advocates: contact your State Representative today and urge support for SB 162. Personal stories matter and can make a real difference. Take action here: https://www.votervoice.net/NASWOH/campaigns/137866/respond

Does your agency want a free ethics training with 6 CEU credits? If your agency is in Columbus, Cleveland, or Cincinnati...
06/06/2026

Does your agency want a free ethics training with 6 CEU credits? If your agency is in Columbus, Cleveland, or Cincinnati, we have limited grant funding available to be able to bring our Navigating New Laws training to you, free of charge! If your agency is interested in hosting, please email Liam ASAP at [email protected] or at [email protected]. Learn more about this program at naswoh.org/navigatingnewlawsprogram

Social workers often juggle complex caseloads and urgent needs. The Mobile Health Locator helps simplify referrals by qu...
06/06/2026

Social workers often juggle complex caseloads and urgent needs. The Mobile Health Locator helps simplify referrals by quickly identifying nearby mobile health units, allowing social workers to connect clients to care without spending valuable time searching. Explore the tool at mobilehealthlocator.com.

As we kick off Pride Month, we wanted to celebrate our LGBTQ social workers whose work has paved the way for us!Jim Toy,...
06/05/2026

As we kick off Pride Month, we wanted to celebrate our LGBTQ social workers whose work has paved the way for us!

Jim Toy, MSW (1930–2022) was a pioneering social worker and lifelong advocate for LGBTQ+ rights at both the state and national levels. Jim was raised in Granville, Ohio, and graduated from Denison University with a BA in Music and French. In 1970, he became the first known person to publicly come out as gay in Michigan, helping spark visibility and activism. He co-founded the Detroit and Ann Arbor Gay Liberation Fronts and helped create the first government-issued Gay Pride Week proclamation in the U.S.

He used his fearlessness and hope for a better community as founding member of the Washtenaw County LGBT Retirement Center Task Force, PFLAG/Ann Arbor, GLSEN/Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Area, Washtenaw Rainbow Action Project (WRAP), Transgender Advocacy Project (TAP), American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) Inclusive Justice Program, Washtenaw Faith Action Network, Ypsilanti Human Rights PAC, Ypsilanti Rainbow Neighbors, and the Out Loud Chorus.

Widely honored for his impact, his legacy lives on through awards, community organizations named after him, and ongoing social justice work inspired by his activism.

You can learn more about Jim's life here: https://www.naswfoundation.org/Our-Work/NASW-Social-Work-Pioneers/NASW-Social-Workers-Pioneers-Bio-Index/id/953

And watch a short video about him here: https://vimeo.com/32305338

URGENT: Ohio lawmakers are attempting to fast-track dangerous Medicaid prior authorization expansions and other negative...
06/05/2026

URGENT: Ohio lawmakers are attempting to fast-track dangerous Medicaid prior authorization expansions and other negative changes for behavioral health services by amending HB 795 into SB 315 and sending it to Governor DeWine before summer break. If passed, social workers and behavioral health providers could be forced to get insurance approval before providing therapy and other services to Medicaid clients- creating delays, barriers to care, and more administrative burden during a workforce crisis. Action could happen within days. Contact your legislators now through our Action Alert. https://www.votervoice.net/NASWOH/campaigns/137729/respond

FYI: this post is purely educational and does not represent an endorsement of a specific candidateAs we approach the 202...
06/05/2026

FYI: this post is purely educational and does not represent an endorsement of a specific candidate

As we approach the 2026 Midterm Elections in November, we want to inform our members of the roles and responsibilities of members of the State of Ohio Government.

The Ohio Treasurer is the State of Ohio's Chief Financial Officer. The treasurer's office manages state money and acts as the state's banker. The office manages state investment portfolios to secure taxpayer dollars while generating revenue. The treasurer is also the custodian for hundreds of billions in assets, including the state's public pension fund and the Bureau of Workers' Compensation.

Treasurer Robert Sprague's tenure will end January 2027. He is currently campaigning to be elected as our next Secretary of State.

Other positions you're curious about? Please let us know in the comments!

Join NASW Ohio Region 5 (Columbus Area) for our Summer Sizzle Cookout at Blacklick Woods Metro Park on Saturday, June 27...
06/04/2026

Join NASW Ohio Region 5 (Columbus Area) for our Summer Sizzle Cookout at Blacklick Woods Metro Park on Saturday, June 27 from 12:00–3:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly gathering is a chance for social workers to connect, relax, enjoy the outdoors, and build community with colleagues from across the Columbus area. Lunch will be provided. RSVP and learn more here: naswoh.org/region5

Join MACC and its partners for a two-day event focused on strengthening behavioral and mental health support for youth a...
06/04/2026

Join MACC and its partners for a two-day event focused on strengthening behavioral and mental health support for youth and school communities. Featuring keynote speakers Leon Smith, National Teacher of the Year, and Matt Eicheldinger, award-winning author, plus 75+ sessions, 50 vendors, and breakout activities.

2026 School Success Conference: Stronger Together: Cultivating Responsive School Communities
June 10–11, 2026
Eversole Middle School
The link to register is: https://miamioh.nbsstore.net/school-success-2025-registration-breakout-sessions

HB 795 could significantly impact behavioral health care access across Ohio. The proposed legislation would require prio...
06/03/2026

HB 795 could significantly impact behavioral health care access across Ohio. The proposed legislation would require prior authorization for all therapeutic behavioral health services provided through Medicaid managed care plans, creating new administrative barriers, delays in care, and additional strain on an already overwhelmed workforce. NASW Ohio is urging social workers, providers, and community members to contact legislators and members of the House and Senate Medicaid Committees to share concerns about the impact this bill could have on Medicaid clients and behavioral health providers across the state. Collective advocacy matters, and your voice can make a difference. https://www.votervoice.net/NASWOH/campaigns/137729/respond

Are you a mental health provider that lives in or serves clients in the Columbus area? Then join us for our free full-da...
06/03/2026

Are you a mental health provider that lives in or serves clients in the Columbus area? Then join us for our free full-day training on the nuances of Ohio HB 68 and it's implications on behavioral health practice! This training is approved for 6 ethics CEUs for social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, and chemical dependency licensees. There is a $10 deposit to hold your seat that is fullyrefunded upon attendance. Learn more and register at naswoh.org/event/NNLColumbus65

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