NASW Chapters

• NASW and its 56 chapters are ONE organization legally, financially, and programmatically.
• When you join NASW, you get a two for one membership. That means you receive member benefits at both the national and state (local) levels through your chapter.
• Chapters serve its members through the creation of units, branches, regions, or divisions.
• There is a Chapter Services Department at the National Office that supports the chapters.
• NASW has chapters in 50 states and in the following locations: (click a on a state or the links below for chapter contact information)

• New York City • Metro-Washington , DC • Puerto Rico • Virgin Islands • Guam • International

• There are 56 chapters serving nearly 150,000 members.
• Each chapter has a board of directors that develops unique programs to better serve its members and to facilitate participation by its members.
• Chapter programs are tailored to the special needs and interests of its members and are consistent with national policies.

Member Benefits

• NASW membership connects you with cutting-edge ideas, current information, practice expertise, and high-quality resources.
• Membership entitles you to a wide variety of benefits and special offers that can help advance and protect your career and save you time and money. These benefits include the following:

Insurance Protection - Malpractice/Liability

• Professional
• Student Field Placement
• Group

Professional Development

• Specialty Practice Sections
• Credentials & Specialty Certifications
• NASW WebEd Online Training Site
• Continuing Education
• Student Center
• Career Center & Job Opportunities
• Education Loans & Scholarship Searches

Member Resources & Information

• Publications
• Legal Defense Fund
• Advocacy Listserv
• Congress Web
• Code of Ethics
• Professional Review
• Practice Standards

Gifts & Specialty Items

• Gifts & Accessories
• Office Items
• Apparel
• Social Work Month

Financial Resources

• Credit Cards
• Education Loans & Scholarship Searches
• NASW Foundation Scholarships

Discounts & Exclusive Offers

• Rental Cars
• Hotels
• Therapist Helper Practice-Management Software
• Office Supplies

• The chapters are extensions of the National Office and provide a variety of membership benefits, products and services that may include:
  • Continuing education programs
  • Chapter-wide conferences
  • Annual membership meetings
  • Forums for exchange of information
  • Chapter newsletters
  • Involvement in state and local legislation
  • State licensure information
  • Relationships with schools of social work
  • Chapter Web site
  • Local meetings
  • Volunteer leadership opportunities

How To Get Involved in NASW Leadership!

• Through your chapter you can volunteer for committees and task forces, write articles for your chapter's newsletter, help plan chapter events, serve on the chapter board, become a regional representative, and run for other offices.
• You can become active on the national level with NASW by getting involved in one of our national committees.
• It is because of volunteers like you that we are able to deliver high quality programs and services to our members.