NASW Tennessee Chapter

05/28/2026

members, cast your ballot for the association's Board of Directors. Voting ends on May 29! https://elections.intelliscanvotes.com/s3/NASW2026

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

If You Work in Crisis Care, You Can’t Miss This Session at
Social workers are being asked to navigate su***de risk, overdose prevention, substance use, trauma, and mental health crises ALL at the same time. Most trainings don’t prepare you for the reality of that. Don't miss this session: “Integrated Safety Planning for Su***de and Overdose.” At the 2026 NASW National Conference this will be a MUST-ATTEND session for clinicians, crisis workers, school social workers, and behavioral health professionals.
Learn evidence-informed strategies you can immediately apply in real-world practice while earning Clinical CEs and connecting with social workers from across the country facing the same challenges.
Join the conversations shaping the future of mental health care at . A seat is waiting for you! ***dePrevention

05/22/2026

In our latest episode of Social Work Talks, we break down the Supreme Court’s ruling on conversion therapy bans, free speech, and the growing debate around “talk therapy.” Our host NASW Member and Social Worker Lorrie Appleton sits down with our guest, NASW Deputy General Counsel Ashlee Fox, JD, MSW, who leads NASW’s Legal Defense Fund.
Learn why many experts believe this case could have far-reaching implications for professional standards, evidence-based practice, and the future of mental health care. Tune in for this important conversation every social worker should hear. https://tinyurl.com/5ce539yt
Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you listen to podcasts, including iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, etc. https://youtu.be/f2LojG_szVg?si=tz5l4XIb1EorBFnP

05/18/2026

Veterinary Social Work: Is It The Career Path For You?
Thursday, May 21. 7-8pm ET | 4-5pm PT (please note the slight time difference)
Veterinary social work is a small but growing segment of the profession. Is working with owners and their pets and veterinarians the job for you? We invite all social workers to join with NASW President Yvonne Chase to talk with the experts. Join the discussion May 21 at 7 pm ET on the NASW Facebook (facebook.com/naswsocialworkers) or YouTube Channel (youtube.com/socialworkers)!

05/15/2026

A relative's suggestion changed everything for Gigi Tsontos. Now she's executive director of Not One More Vet — and runs her own consulting, therapy, and leadership coaching practice.
Read her story in the latest NASW Social Work Advocates magazine ⬇️
https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-Work-Advocates/2026-Spring-Issue/Gigi-Tsontos-LCSW-LSCSW-MPA-PCC