NASW Ohio - Region One

05/26/2026

Voting is now open for the 2026 NASW Ohio Board of Directors election, and we encourage all NASW Ohio members to participate. Members may vote for the MSW Student Representative and BSW Student Representative positions, and members in Region 2 and Region 6 may also vote for their respective regional representative. Region 2 includes Erie, Huron, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit counties in northern Ohio. Region 6 includes Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, Lawrence, Pike, Scioto, and Warren counties in southwest Ohio. Voting is an important part of shaping the leadership and future direction of NASW Ohio. To cast your ballot, members must log into the NASW Ohio website and complete the online voting process by June 12, 2026. Vote here: https://www.naswoh.org/page/board2026

05/26/2026

Will you be attending the NASW National Conference in Washington, D.C. this June? NASW Ohio and NASW Kentucky members and colleagues are invited to join Executive Director Danielle Smith for an informal lunch gathering on Thursday, June 11 at 12:00 p.m. at Yardbird, located just across the street from the conference hotel at 901 New York Avenue NW. The Chapters will provide appetizers, and attendees can purchase their own lunch and beverages while connecting with fellow social workers from Ohio and Kentucky outside of conference sessions. If you have not yet registered for the NASW National Conference, there is still time to do so and join us in Washington, D.C. for networking, professional development, and community with social workers from across the country. Those interested in attending the lunch should RSVP to [email protected]

05/14/2026

Join NASW Ohio for our next Member Meeting on Friday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m. ET. This month’s conversation will focus on what comes next in insurance advocacy following recent provider organizing efforts across Ohio. We’ll discuss ongoing concerns related to reimbursement rates, CareSource, Medicaid policy, workforce sustainability, and what advocacy opportunities may lie ahead for social workers and behavioral health professionals. The conversation will be led by Danielle Smith, LSW, Executive Director of NASW Ohio and Kentucky. Member Meetings are free for NASW members and provide an opportunity to stay connected, hear chapter updates, and engage in timely discussions impacting the profession. RSVP at naswoh.org/calendar

05/14/2026

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On Thursday, May 7, Danielle Smith NASW Ohio Executive Director presented at the National Association of Social Workers West Virginia Chapter conference on unionization, labor history, and what collective action can look like in social work today. The presentation highlighted lessons from West Virginia labor history, including Matewan and the Battle of Blair Mountain, and connected those struggles to the ongoing fight for fair pay, safe working conditions, and dignity for social workers and behavioral health professionals.

The session also featured a video interview with Breann Smith about how workers at Equitas Health successfully unionized and what they learned through the process. You can watch the interview here: https://vimeo.com/1190260126/b09fc1a556?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Pictured are Valerie Arendt, Executive Director of the Society for Social Work and Research, former NASW NC Executive Director, Danielle Smith, Samuel Hickman, former NASW WV Executive Director, and Molly Arbogast, current NASW WV Executive Director.

05/14/2026

Please cast your vote!!!

Voting is now open for the 2026 NASW Ohio Board of Directors election, and we encourage all NASW Ohio members to participate. Members may vote for the MSW Student Representative and BSW Student Representative positions, and members in Region 2 and Region 6 may also vote for their respective regional representative. Region 2 includes Erie, Huron, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit counties in northern Ohio. Region 6 includes Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, Lawrence, Pike, Scioto, and Warren counties in southwest Ohio. Voting is an important part of shaping the leadership and future direction of NASW Ohio. To cast your ballot, members must log into the NASW Ohio website and complete the online voting process by June 12, 2026. Vote here: https://www.naswoh.org/page/board2026

05/14/2026

Nominations for the 2026 Ohio Social Work Awards are OPEN! Submit your nominations now for Student of the Year, Emerging Leader, Agency of the Year, Outstanding Service to NASW, Social Worker of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement! www.naswoh.org/awardnominations

05/02/2026

Submit your nomination!!

Nominations for the 2026 Ohio Social Work Awards are OPEN! Submit your nominations now for Student of the Year, Emerging Leader, Agency of the Year, Outstanding Service to NASW, Social Worker of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement! www.naswoh.org/awardnominations

05/02/2026

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Only a few weeks left to submit your workshop proposals for the NASW Ohio Annual Conference! Presenters receive free attendance to the conference the day of their presentation, an honorarium, and the chance to share your knowledge with hundreds of attendees! Proposal submissions are due by Sunday May 31st and can be submitted at naswoh.org/annualconference.

04/21/2026

Congratulations, Salima Dunn!!🎊

04/21/2026

NASW Ohio members—our Supervisor Consultation Circles are happening this week! Join us Wednesday, April 22 from 12:00–1:00 PM ET for a supportive, interactive space designed for social work supervisors to connect, troubleshoot challenges, and strengthen their supervision practice with colleagues from across Ohio. Facilitated by Lois Marie Clay Stepney, PhD, MSW, LISW-S, this monthly member benefit offers meaningful dialogue, practical insight, and community with fellow supervisors. This circle meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month, so if you have been meaning to join, this is a great week to jump in.
Register now at naswoh.org/calendar

02/26/2026

Here’s what’s coming up this week with NASW Ohio — multiple opportunities to connect, learn, and build community with fellow social workers. From grief support and consultation spaces to training on new laws and our monthly member meeting, there’s something for every area of practice. RSVP at naswoh.org/calendar