NASW Oregon Rogue Valley District

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."

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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...

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

Oregon Senate considering the compromise bill HB 4002. LIVE now:

Oregon Legislative Video

MEASURE 110 Work Session LIVE NOW:

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

"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:

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Heads up! The legislature is reconvening. SB 611 to limit rent increases is back on! https://www.stablehomesor.org/email-your-lawmakers

NASW Oregon LEGISLATIVE UPDATE on what's happening in the Oregon Legislature and the impact on social workers and the populations we serve. Virtual meeting.
Saturday, March 18th, 9am - 10:30am
Join NASW Oregon leadership, our new Association's Lobbyist, and meet OHA's new Behavioral Health Director!
RSVP: [email protected]

NOTICE: OREGON SOCIAL WORKERS CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS EFFECTIVE January 1, 2023.

REQUIREMENT OF THE CULTURAL COMPETENCY AND SU***DE RISK ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT, AND MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENT WILL BE ENFORCED AS OF JANUARY 1, 2023. REQUIREMENT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS.

LMSW REQUIREMENTS
Active Status - 30 CEUs Within this requirement of 30 must be:
Ethics - 4 due every renewal
Cultural Competency - 4 due every renewal.
Su***de risk assessment, treatment and management - 2 due every renewal
Does not qualify for CE carry over.

RBSW REQUIREMENTS
Active Status - 20 CEUs. Within this requirement of 20 must be:
Ethics - 3 credits due every renewal.
Cultural competency - 3 credits due every renewal
Su***de risk assessment, treatment and management. - 2 due every renewal
Does not qualify for CE carryover.

LCSW REQUIREMENTS
ACTIVE STATUS
40 CEUs - Activities must be related to social work, and relative to your current practice. Within this requirement of 40 must be:
Ethics - 6 due every renewal
Cultural Competency - 6 due every renewal.
Su***de risk assessment, training and management. - 2 due every renewal
All carryover will be in general credits, not special topics.
10 general credits may carry over to the next renewal.

For more information: https://www.oregon.gov/blsw/Pages/ContinuingEducation.aspx

Board of Licensed Social Workers : Continuing Education : State of Oregon Continuing education requirements for Social Workers

Today, Sept 10th, at 11am, the National NASW President, Dr. Mit Joyner, will discuss Critical Race Theory and voting rights. Please join us on Facebook National Association of Social Workers