Post-Election Realities What do we do now?
CLICK HERE: Guidance on getting started as a social justice advocate, becoming a safe person, and doing the personal work that leads to anti-oppression.
What social workers do, regardless of who is in office?
We need you on the Advocacy Committee! Email Mary to get involved marylby@aol.com
The Advocacy Committee will review the many bills introduced during the first 10 days of the 2025 Legislative Session. Our kickoff meeting is scheduled for January 8th, 2025, at 12 p.m. via Zoom. The committee will analyze, and research proposed legislation to identify its impact on individuals, families, and communities. Members will play a key role in organizing the social work response, advocating against harmful bills and supporting those that protect and align with social work values.
Ensuring Fair Access to Mental Health Care in Nebraska A Call to Action
What Is Happening?
Current processes and practices used by Managed Care Organizations contracted as part of Nebraska’s Heritage Health Program represent an overreach and, in fact, undermine true accountability, reduce trust, and ultimately exacerbate access issues already identified by the DOJ in May 2024.NASW-NE is actively and collaboratively working with clinicians to protect therapists in their practice of serving people who use Medicaid to gain access to mental health services through awareness, advocacy and the development of protective legislative. Lots of ways to get involved below!