Common questions
How do I earn CE hours through NASW-NY?
Browse the CEU Schedule for individual trainings year-round, or attend the annual CE Conference for concentrated credit hours plus keynotes and networking.
What VMHTI programs are happening in 2026?
The Veteran Mental Health Training Initiative (VMHTI) offers close to 20 free CEs in 2026, open to both members and non-members:
- March — Equine Therapy and Veteran Support: downstate (Mon, Mar 30) and upstate (Tue, Mar 31) focus, 1–3 PM, live virtual, 2 CEs each
- April — NY State Dwyer Coalition's Veteran Suicide Intervention Conference, Mon, April 20, 8 AM–5 PM, in person at Fordham University Lincoln Center, 4 CEs
- August — Annual VMHTI Conference, Fri Aug 14 & Sat Aug 15, live virtual, up to 10 CEs
- Winter — one live virtual session, September–December 2026, details TBD
How do I find events run by my local NASW-NY division?
NASW-NY is organized into 14 regional and NYC-borough divisions. Division events, like Special Interest Groups, are open to NASW-NY members. Find your division on the Divisions page.
How do I get involved in social work advocacy in New York?
NASW-NY runs Capitol Action Day, PACE fundraising events, and Advocacy Grassroots Response (AGR) alerts throughout the year — all listed on the Advocacy Events calendar.
When is NASW-NY Capitol Action Day?
Capitol Action Day is February 9, 2027. Social workers meet with New York State legislators in Albany to advocate for the profession.
What is NASW-NY C.A.R.E.S.?
NASW-NY C.A.R.E.S. is the chapter's peer-support and wellness programming for social workers, open to everyone, most active each October.
How do I nominate someone for a NASW-NY Social Work Award?
Nomination details and deadlines are posted on the Social Work Awards page each cycle, alongside a full archive of past honorees.
What is the last free CE for NASW-NY members in 2026?
Suicidal Ideation and Self-Injurious Behaviors: Assessment and Treatment — Wed, September 9, 2026, 5–8 PM ET, on World Suicide Prevention Day — is the chapter's last free member CE of 2026.
I'm a social worker licensed outside of New York State — will these CE credits count for my license?
Please check with your state's licensing board to confirm that New York-approved CE credits will be accepted, since requirements vary by state. NASW-NY is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Social Workers (Provider ID #0014), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (Provider ID #MHC-0053), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider ID #MFT-0037), and Licensed Psychologists (Provider ID #PSY-0088).