NASW Oregon Chapter

The best ethics discussion I have heard in a long time!

"Social Work Ethics in Today’s Political Climate 2024"

This is free for anyone to listen to and just a small fee if you want a CE certificate.

Key questions emerging from our current political times are explored, with the goal of using the NASW Code of Ethics and other resources to answer the question… Is it ethical?

We’ll reexamine social workers’ ethical responsibilities in the face of professional, personal, and political values that at times do not align. As always, NASW’s Ethics Table Talk will offer a safe space to have the vital conversations needed to advance ethical social work practice.

Pull up a chair and join us! Register today!

Ethics Table Talks Ethics Table Talks are Ethics continuing education opportunities hosted by NASW focusing on different areas of Ethical concern within social work practice

In Oregon, individuals can give up to a total of $50 per year (couples filing jointly $100) to political action committees, and get every cent back when they file their taxes. As the political arm of the NASW Oregon Chapter, SWPAC is committed to bringing the voice of social work to the Oregon Legislature. SWPAC conducts interviews with candidates and we find out where they stand on mental health, healthcare reform, social services, revenue, the budget, judicial reform and other issues important to our professional values. Donate today to YOUR POLITICAL ACTION TEAM: click below.

https://naswor.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Social-Worker-Political-Action-Committee-SWPAC
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Do you support the elimination of the ASWB exams for social work licensure in Oregon?

Exciting new affordable housing in Medford, Oregon!

"New Spirit Village is a creative re-thinking on the development of affordable housing. While this one project of 87 homes will not solve the housing crisis in the U S, or even in Southern Oregon, it can serve as a prototype for building affordable communities because it encompasses so much more than just a new building type. Rather, it is a whole new approach that creates the opportunity for a way out of multi-generational poverty."

https://newspiritvillage.org/?Philosophy-2

https://newspiritvillage.org/?Site-Plan-3

New Spirit Village The 6.1-acre site is located in Medford, Oregon on Meadows Lane, just south and east of the West Main Street and Lozier intersection. It is within two blocks of shopping, including drug store and grocery stores, and is one block from bus transportation. The site is currently vacant and already zoned...

"As most of you know, Oregon ranks at or near the bottom of states in terms of access to behavioral health services, and the study shows that. According to the study, Oregon needs to build 3700 new beds for adults to meet our state’s current needs. That breaks down to new 650 beds a year, for four years, and a price tag of $170 million a year, for four years. It’s a daunting task, but it’s what our state truly needs. I am planning on bringing a bill that funds the total need, approximately $830 million. We’ll see how much the legislature can actually afford to devote to this important need. Stay tuned, and watch for a more in depth hearing on this report in September during September Legislative Days in the Joint Committee on Addiction and Community Safety Response." -Representative Rob Nosse

OHA study confirms gap in behavioral health treatment beds across Oregon, details financial path to expanding capacity OHA study confirms gap in behavioral health treatment beds across Oregon, details financial path to expanding capacity Oregon Health Authority sent this update at 06/27/2024 01:38 PM PDT Having trouble viewing this? View it as a webpage June 27, 2024 Media contact: Larry Bingham, 971-239-6499, Larry...

Save the Date!
Saturday, May 11th 9AM Pacific
NASW Oregon's Government Relations Team will be hosting LEAD Part 2 via Zoom. Join us to review this past session, meet the licensing board's new executive director, and help us plan for next year's long session of the Oregon Legislature. We'll also discuss another pathway to licensure (other than the ASWB exam) and the interstate social work compact allowing social workers to practice in multiple states. Get a beverage or your breakfast and plan for two hours. Email [email protected] for the Zoom link and invite another social worker or social work student to join you!

Your Guide to the 2024 Elections
https://www.registerguard.com/elections/voter-guide/2024-05-21/oregon NASW Oregon Legislative Action

"Yes, current kicker policy is inequitable. Most communities of color receive a disproportionately smaller share of kicker dollars relative to their share of Oregon’s income tax filers":

The Kicker Deepens Racial Inequality - Oregon Center for Public Policy There are ways to reform the kicker that would produce more equitable results — reforms that would be good for Black, brown, and white Oregonians

MEASURE 110 Work Session LIVE NOW:

Oregon Legislative Video

Any social worker, recently moved to Oregon, willing to be interviewed for a story in The Oregonian?

BREAKING NEWS:
"Republican senators who participated in the longest walkout in state history cannot seek reelection in 2024 or 2026, the Oregon Supreme Court ruled Thursday.

Democrats need at least three Republican senators to show up each day to conduct business because of the Legislature’s two-thirds quorum requirement, and Knopp (R-Bend) told reporters Wednesday that Democrats would need to entice lame-duck Republicans to participate if the Supreme Court ruled against them.

'If the court sides with us, it’s a clear victory,' Knopp said. 'If it doesn’t, I think we still win because our members literally have no reason to show up, and so in order for them to show up, they’re going to want to see that they’re going to be able to make a difference.'”
NASW Oregon Legislative Action

Oregon Supreme Court bars Republican senators who participated in walkout from reelection – Oregon Capital Chronicle Republican senators who participated in the longest walkout in state history cannot seek reelection in 2024 or 2026, the Oregon Supreme Court ruled Thursday.

"The measure's details have yet to be finalized, but 'personal use' possession of illegal drugs would become a misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail or a $1,250 fine. The bill would not affect Oregon's legalization of cannabis or psychedelic mushrooms."

Amid Overdose Surge, Oregon Lawmakers Backpedal on Drug Decriminalization Bill would not affect state's legalization of cannabis or psychedelic mushrooms, however

“Oregon needs more treatment options to help young people in our state who are struggling with serious behavioral health issues,” Governor Kotek said. “The state and CCOs developed a plan to reinvest surplus Medicaid dollars into Oregon communities, and this partnership will support youth behavioral health projects that we desperately need.”

Learn more about the $25 million dollar behavioral health investment here:

State of Oregon Newsroom : NewsDetail : State of Oregon An official website of the State of Oregon Learn How you know » (how to identify a Oregon.gov website) An official website of the State of Oregon »

Wonderful news for up and coming Social Work Students in Oregon.

Mt. Hood Community College announces new opportunities for social work, criminal justice students Internships available with Department of Corrections; Dual degree with Warner Pacific University

Save 10% by preordering the revised 3rd edition of “Ethical Standards in Social Work.” Written by Frederic G. Reamer, this is a practical guide designed to help social workers protect clients, make sound ethical decisions, and minimize the risk of professional malpractice and disciplinary action. Follow this link to learn more and place your preorder: https://buff.ly/3G26Uzg Shipping December 2023.

Visit NASW Press for all things social work, including books, CEU books, reference works, journals, brochures, and standards: https://naswpress.org. Have questions? Please email [email protected] or call 1-800-227-3590.

Coalition Action Alert: The Internal Revenue Service, the Employee Benefits Security Administration, and the Health and Human Services Department proposed rule on Requirements Related to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. calls on and clients to provide comments to the agencies by the October 2 deadline https://buff.ly/45gjW6B

Have you registered for the NASW LEADERSHIP SUMMIT?

National Association of Social Workers: NASW 2023 Leadership Summit Continue to develop your ever-evolving social work leadership skills by participating in the 2023 NASW Leadership Summit. 

SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE VIRTUAL PREP with the author of the best-selling Springer Publishing exam guides, Dr. Dawn Apgar.
The course will be live, Friday, June 30th, 7AM - 2:30PM Pacific Time / 6.5 CEUs

Attendance is limited and only about 30 slots are remaining so register soon if you're interested!

NASW Members $150 / non-members $230

To register, call (503)-452-8420 and leave your name and number and we'll contact you.

“OREGON LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Join NASW Oregon Leadership.

Meet our Association's new Primary Lobbyist and the new OHA Director of Behavioral Health.

Saturday, March 18th, 9AM - 10:30AM Pacific
Registration is FREE!

We want as many Oregon social workers and social work students as possible to be informed on critical legislation impacting our workforce and the populations we serve.

Register here and a Zoom link will be emailed to you a few days before the event.

We hope you can join us!
We are stronger TOGETHER.”

https://naswadvocacy.wufoo.com/forms/m9t9og1cme6oj/

Risk Management in Social Work: Practical Strategies to Protect Clients and Prevent Malpractice and Licensing-Board Complaints
This Friday, virtual training, 3 hours of ethics.

REGISTER TODAY!
Registration is on a first come first serve basis.

This registration is for the live webinar only, which you must participate in at the set date and time to receive CEs.

Even the most seasoned social workers need state-of-the-art protocols to prevent malpractice claims and licensing board complaints. This webinar will provide participants with "must have" information to protect clients and practitioners. Key topics include trends in malpractice claims and licensing board complaints; high-risk areas of social work practice; and practical strategies to protect clients and practitioners.

Objectives:
Identify common causes of malpractice claims and licensing board complaints filed against social workers.
Apply ethics-based protocols to protect clients.
Design and implement practical strategies designed to prevent malpractice claims and licensing board complaints.

REGISTER HERE: https://naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Details/Information/b987daff-02f8-41e3-ad6e-6def63233cee?fbclid=IwAR0CE_5pM7cTgetHhF2BDmCv_KCSWYVGXZ_6EOC8SJVbSTpqp3hm4idOfy4

We met Ashley Dunn in the Salem Chamber leadership cohort and helped provide her first opportunity to testify in the legislature. Ashley is going to school to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and shared her passion for serving people during her testimony on a resolution to recognize March as Social Work Month.

Watch Ashley's testimony in the Rules Committee: https://bit.ly/HCR4TestimonyDunn

Representative Julie Fahey Vikki Breese-Iverson Jason Kropf For Bend NASW Oregon Chapter National Association of Social Workers Salem Emerging Leaders

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The Social Workers PAC, a committee of the OR Chapter, wishes you a spirited hello this election season. It’s an exciting time with the elections coming to a close in just a few days!

'22 Social Workers PAC Voter Guide:
Check out our guide of endorsed candidates and measures. Help us support these leaders and policies successfully across the finish line.

[https://tinyurl.com/SWPACvoterguide2022]

feel free to share with your networks and communities !

SWPAC encourages community to utilize their power to advance social equity by voting this election season. Don’t forget to by November 8th, 8PM (via dropped off ballot or postmarked mailed ballot).

Gracias,

DAH
Chair, Social Workers PAC
NASW Oregon Chapter
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SWPAC Voter Guide 2022 2022 Oregon Election National Association of Social Workers | Oregon Chapter: Social Worker Political Action Committee (SWPAC) VOTER GUIDE Colleagues, This may be one of the most important elections in our lifetime. The Social Workers Policitcal Action Committee (SWPAC) has created ...

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