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The National
Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest organization
of professional social workers in the world. NASW serves nearly 155,000
social workers
in 56 chapters throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin
Islands, Guam, and abroad.
NASW was formed in 1955
through a merger of seven predecessor social work organizations to carry
out three responsibilities:
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strengthen
and unify the profession
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promote the
development of social work practice
á
advance
sound social policies
Promoting high
standards of practice and protecting the consumer of services are major
association principles.
HAWAII CHAPTER
The Hawaii Chapter is
dedicated to promoting the quality and effectiveness of social work
practice in a state rich with diversity. Wherever you work, whomever
you serve, the Hawaii Chapter is your link to ideas, information,
resources and the brightest and best social workers in the state.
NASW offers many membership benefits, including a state annual
conference, continuing education.
You+INSPIRE Contest Highlights Athletes with Physical Disabilities
A to Z Sports Inc., a Seattle-based sports development company launches the You+INSPIRE inaugural story contest, dedicated to highlighting the stories of athletes who have overcome physical disabilities to compete in sports. Athletes over the age of 13 with physical disabilities are encouraged to contribute their stories and a practice or competition video in the You+Inspire program. From the participants five winners will be selected and featured in a professionally produced documentary broadcasting their story on the A to Z Sports Inc. homepage. In addition, each winner will receive sports merchandize from his or her favorite sports team. All submissions must be received by October 12, 2007.
“Sports have had an incredible influence in my life and have provided me with some amazing moments and I know there are thousands of other athletes out there just like mine” says Nate Higgens, nationally-ranked disabled swimmer and You+Inspire Program Director. “I am really excited about the opportunity to recognize some exceptional athletes that might not normally get the support that other athletes receive!”
A to Z Sports Inc. has teamed up with Northwest Adaptive Sports, National Disability Sports Alliance, and Wheelchair Sports USA to promote the You+Inspire Story Contest.
For more information or to enter the You+Inspire Contest, visit www.atozsports.com/youinspire, or contact Program Director Nate Higgins at nateh@atozsports.com.
The PATH Clinic
845 22nd Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 734-2034
(808) 734-2036 fax
The PATH Clinic (Perinatal Addiction Treatment of Hawaii) provides comprehensive prenatal, delivery and postnatal care to women with past or present substance abuse issues. The clinic strives to provide services to women who avoid prenatal care due to discomfort from the perceived judgments of others. Avoiding prenatal care can result in preventable medical complications that are difficult for families and the community. The PATH Clinic’s comprehensive services include:
- Clinical Services: OB/GYN care, birth control counseling and preconception planning, psychiatric care, pediatric care
- Program Services: Therapeutic childcare, classes/groups on self-care, parenting and substance use education, assistance with social services, motivational incentives, activities, peer support, monitoring of substance use, and transportation assistance
While the clinic is not a substance abuse treatment program it offers assessments, education, skill-building and counseling. All services are provided in an air-conditioned comfortable home by staff trained in motivational interviewing techniques. Payment and health insurance issues are never a barrier to receiving clinic services.
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