NASW Chapters

  • NASW and its 56 chapters are ONE organization legally, financially, and programmatically.
  • When you join NASW, you get a two for one membership. That means you receive member benefits at both the national and state (local) levels through your chapter.
  • Chapters serve its members through the creation of units, branches, regions, or divisions.
  • There is a Chapter Services Department at the National Office that supports the chapters.
  • NASW has chapters in 50 states and in the following locations: (click a on a state or the links below for chapter contact information)

New York City
Metro-Washington , DC
Puerto Rico

Virgin Islands
Guam
International

  • There are 56 chapters serving nearly 145,000 members.
  • Each chapter has a board of directors that develops unique programs to better serve its members and to facilitate participation by its members.
  • Chapter programs are tailored to the special needs and interests of its members and are consistent with national policies.
Member Benefits
  • NASW membership connects you with cutting-edge ideas, current information, practice expertise, and high-quality resources.
  • Membership entitles you to a wide variety of benefits and special offers that can help advance and protect your career and save you time and money. These benefits include the following:

Insurance Protection - Malpractice/Liability

Professional Development

Member Resources & Information

Gifts & Specialty Items

Financial Resources

Discounts & Exclusive Offers

  • Rental Cars
  • Hotels
  • Therapist Helper Practice-Management Software
  • Office Supplies
  • The chapters are extensions of the National Office and provide a variety of membership benefits, products and services that may include:
    • Continuing education programs
    • Chapter-wide conferences
    • Annual membership meetings
    • Forums for exchange of information
    • Chapter newsletters
    • Involvement in state and local legislation
    • State licensure information
    • Relationships with schools of social work
    • Chapter Web site
    • Local meetings
    • Volunteer leadership opportunities
How To Get Involved in NASW Leadership!
  • Through your chapter you can volunteer for committees and task forces, write articles for your chapter's newsletter, help plan chapter events, serve on the chapter board, become a regional representative, and run for other offices.
  • You can become active on the national level with NASW by getting involved in one of our national committees.
  • It is because of volunteers like you that we are able to deliver high quality programs and services to our members.

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4/26/2011
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