NASW Indiana Chapter

10/21/2026

Social workers often navigate complex issues that call for honest dialogue, critical reflection, and meaningful action. Join NASW’s 2026 Virtual Forum, November 4–5, to explore the challenges shaping the profession and the actions we can take. Gain practical insights, strengthen your skills, and engage with experts as we turn insights into impact. https://buff.ly/AeoxN37

10/20/2026

The NASW Indiana Political Action for Candidate Election Committee (PACE) has endorsed the following candidates for the 2026 General Election!
NASW-IN PACE endorses state level races, the NASW National PACE endorses federal races. You can learn more about the NASW National PACE committee and the 2026 endorsements at https://buff.ly/qzcsy7S

10/20/2026

Less than a week 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.
Click here to register: https://buff.ly/KbCEIPw or 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!

10/16/2026

⏰ Reminder: Call for Nominations for the 2027 NASW & NASW Foundation National Recognition Awards are open through November 9, 2026.
Help recognize social workers, advocates, public officials, and emerging leaders advancing social justice, strengthening communities, and elevating the social work profession.
🏆 Submit a nomination: https://buff.ly/1u1CnV7

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