NASW Indiana Chapter

10/15/2026

Having health insurance doesn’t always mean having access to mental health care. Provider shortages, “ghost” networks, denied claims and rising costs are already creating barriers, and Medicaid cuts could make access even harder.
Medicaid is one of the main funding sources for many hospitals, clinics, and various mental health programs. These facilities are used by many patients, not just Medicaid recipients.

“When Medicaid is cut and people lose coverage, facilities will lose money and they’re going to start cutting services, which will impact everyone,” Jeremy Haines, director of public policy and government relations for NASW told Dame Magazine.
Read more: https://buff.ly/zAq8wAw

10/15/2026

Less than 2 weeks until the 2026 Joint NASW-IN and NASW-TN Virtual Conference!
Join us on October 26 for a day of learning, connection, and continuing education with social work professionals across Indiana and Tennessee.
Find more information & register at https://buff.ly/KbCEIPw

Already registered, you can scan the QR code in the video to download the conference app and get ready for conference day! We can't wait to see you there!

10/13/2026

🎉 66 years of ethics, integrity, and impact!
Today we celebrate the NASW Code of Ethics and its enduring role in guiding the social work profession. 💙

10/12/2026

10/07/2026

Early voting has started in Indiana and the 2026 ballot includes two public questions. Constitutional Amendment #1 is on Bail and Constitutional Amendment #2 is on Judicial Residency. You can learn more about the public questions at https://buff.ly/WSUCvPc

Want to learn what else will be on your ballot or where you can vote, go to https://buff.ly/YlIsr7s

10/05/2026

Want to vote in the November general election? This is the last day to register to vote or update your registration!

10/03/2026

NASW Indiana Chapter is hiring for a Program and Outreach Coordinator.

Learn more about the position and apply at https://buff.ly/ob4Izq4

10/01/2026

✨Join NASW’s National Committee on Racial and Ethnic Diversity (NCORED) for a live community forum, tonight 10/1 on racial equity, community engagement, and how social workers can respond to emerging social justice issues.
Hear directly from NCORED members, connect with colleagues, and bring your practice experience to the conversation. Committee members will also be participating in the live chat! We want to hear from you!

Have a question for NCORED ahead of the event? What would like to see NCORED focus on? Share live in the chat or email us before the event at [email protected]!

🗓️When: Oct. 1, 2026 ⏰Time: 6 p.m. ET
📍Where: NASW Facebook and YouTube (Watch Live without logging in: https://buff.ly/lGyDdsU) Learn more about NCORED: https://buff.ly/dIo03FY

09/29/2026

🏆 Nominations are officially open for the 2027 NASW & NASW Foundation National Recognition Awards. Social workers change lives every day through advocacy, clinical practice, community engagement, policy leadership, workforce development, and service to others. These awards recognize outstanding social workers, public officials, advocates, and leaders whose contributions help strengthen communities and elevate the social work profession.
Award categories include: ✨ Social Worker of the Year ✨ Public Citizen of the Year
✨ Public Elected Official of the Year ✨ Emerging Social Work Leader ✨ Lifetime Achievement Award ✨ International Rhoda G. Sarnat Award ✨ Knee/Wittman Lifetime Achievement Award ✨ Knee/Wittman Outstanding Achievement Award
If someone has made a meaningful impact through social work leadership, social justice advocacy, public policy, behavioral health, community service, or professional excellence, consider nominating them for national recognition.
📅 Nominations close November 9, 2026.
👉 https://buff.ly/bORGypR
👉 View Foundation Awards https://buff.ly/VhprhZw