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Vision Statement: 
New York State School Social Workers’ Association (NYSSSWA) is dedicated
to the visibility, viability and the continued growth of the School Social Work profession.

Connecting with and serving students, families and schools, the NYSSSWA is the only NYS professional association dedicated solely to the visibility and viability of School Social Workers and the students and families that we serve.  Be sure to check out our Advocacy pages for state and federal updates, our  Calendar of Events  for Professional Development opportunities and much more…

Your Membership Dollars At Work!


Role of a SCHOOL
SOCIAL WORKER

School Social Workers, in New York State, are licensed mental health professionals as well as certified by the NYS Office of Teaching as School Social Workers. Responsibilities include:

  • Assessments
  • Counseling
  • Conflict mediation & resiliency building
  • Community referral and liaison
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Violence Prevention/Intervention
  • Youth suicide prevention & intervention
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Board in Action
CURRENT ISSUES

Albany Capitol Building

Priorities we are addressing now:

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Events
CALENDAR

September
Suicide Prevention Month

September 15 – October 15
Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month

November 14 & 15, 2024
NYSSSWA State Conference

The Sagamore–Lake George
(Registration OPEN!)

March 2 – 8, 2025
School Social Work Week
Be sure it’s on School Calendars!

 

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Call to Action…..

Pending

179 signatures

Help School Social Workers

Help NYSSSWA gather enough signatures to stop the outsourcing of mental health services in public schools.

**your signature**

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