LibGuides: Social Work: Professional Associations

Professional Associations in Social Work

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
The largest organization of social workers, the NASW promotes professional development, creates professional standards, and advances social policies. The web site has links to a plethora of resources, including the NASW Code of Ethics.

Clinical Social Work Association Organization for clinical licensed social workers who provide mental health services in diverse settings.
Social Work Policy Institute "examines issues that relate to the work of social workers, including how to serve people who have multiple or complex needs and how public agencies and other structures deliver health and human services."
School Social Work Association of America National standards, evidence based resources for school social work
American Psychological Association An important professional organization in psychology in the United States, provides information for researchers and the public on mental health issues