NASW Ohio Chapter

Social work skills belong everywhere, including the corporate world. Join NASW Ohio on Wednesday, June 10 from 10–11 a.m. for a free Wake Up to Social Work webinar, “The Corporate Social Worker: Leveraging Clinical Skills in the Business World,” presented by Gabriel Burke, MSW, LISW-S, SHRM-CP. Learn how clinical social work skills like empathy, systems thinking, and human-centered practice can strengthen leadership, HR, and workplace wellness. NASW members can earn 1 free CEU. Register at naswoh.org/calendar.

Here’s what’s happening with NASW Ohio this week. Join colleagues from across the state for opportunities focused on peer support, advocacy, licensure preparation, and community connection. This week’s events include the Somatic Healing Peer Consultation Group, the HB68 Navigating New Laws training for Columbus-area practitioners, a free license prep course, and Region 3’s participation in Pride in the CLE. Learn more and register at naswoh.org/calendar.

The next round of NASW Ohio’s LISW-S Certification Course are now scheduled for September 2026, December 2026, and April 2027. This 9-hour supervision certificate program is designed to meet all educational requirements for the LISW-S supervision designation through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board and provides a strong foundation in supervision skills for social workers preparing to supervise others in practice. Participants can choose to complete the full program live online, take Unit 1 in a pre-recorded format with live participation for Units 2 and 3, or register for individual units separately. The course is presented by Linda S. Helm, PhD, LISW-S, ACSW, and includes 9 social work CEUs. Learn more and register here: https://www.naswoh.org/events/event_list.asp?show=&group=&start=5%2F27%2F2026&end=&view=&cid=17776

With work in the Ohio Statehouse wrapping up until the fall, there are some important pieces of legislation we are tracking for you! To find out more about these bills and others, go to www.naswoh.org/page/currentlegislation

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 Secretary of State is the Chief Election Officer for Ohio and oversees all election functions across Ohio's 88 counties. For example, they train poll workers, supervise and enforce election laws, and review referendums and initiatives.

While well known for election oversight, the Secretary of State also approves articles of incorporation for new Ohio businesses, as well as corporate amendments, mergers, consolidations, and dissolutions. They are also responsible for receiving paperwork pertaining to filing trademarks and fictitious names.

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Final chance to submit your workshop proposal for the 2026 Annual Conference, hosted November 12 & 13 in central Ohio. Selected presenters receive free attendance on the day they present and a $100 per training-hour honorarium.

Learn more and submit at www.naswoh.org/AnnualConference

Stronger Together is a new nationally available, FREE, and accessible two-hour mental health awareness training designed to educate about mental health and approaching someone presenting with mental health concerns. Programming can be live, online, for adults or youth, and is available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. All online programs, the facilitator's training, and more can be accessed at StrongerTogetherMH.com.

Last chance to RSVP! Join NASW Ohio Region 3 for Pride in the CLE! Social workers and students are invited to march with NASW Ohio Region 3 in this year’s parade on Saturday, June 6th. Show your pride and allyship, connect with colleagues, and celebrate the community together. Parade steps off at 11am (staging begins at 10am). Want to join? Reach out to Steph Ash at [email protected] to register by May 30th, we’d love to have you walk with us!