Welcome to API Social Work Council-Northern CA Chapter-NASW!
A Statement from Our Council Steering Committee:Dear Community Members,
It has been a rough year for all of us; recent events have only shed light on the continued injustices that exist in our nation. As Asian and Pacific Islander social workers, we have seen the surge in xenophobia and anti-Asian sentiments and its direct impact, not only on our professional identities, but also on the very communities we work in and live in. As social workers, we have been juggling the stresses and pains of the community with our own stresses and pains. As individuals, we have experienced feelings of hurt, betrayal, disappointment, and isolation. The API Social Work Council (APISWC) of Northern California condemns and denounces the increasing acts of violence against Asians and Asian-American communities, and we stand with our BIPOC communities in continuing to promote advocacy, collaboration, and healing in our spaces. The APISWC of Northern California has always been committed to social justice and diversity. While we will continue to plan future events and spaces as we educate ourselves and you on these important issues, we will also share the efforts of local and grassroots organizations that support these issues. As a Council, we are here to support you. We welcome your feedback and comments, whether through an anonymous submission below, or via direct email contact at apicouncilnorth@gmail.com. Thank you. https://forms.gle/ygWvGwPTCHgQz7pF7 In solidarity, APISWC of Northern California Steering Committee Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) News Updates
While it’s important to stay informed and remain prepared, we encourage our Council members to take care of yourself and seek support if needed during this time. Please be safe and stay healthy. API Social Work Council is here with you. Latest Updates:UPCOMING: SELF CARE STRATEGIES FOR SURVIVING SOCIAL WORK![]() It has nearly been a year into the pandemic, and social workers have been an essential part of the workforce, caring, healing, and helping so many. It's time we take care of ourselves, too. Please join us for our social work month event as we uncover radical self-care strategies that are essential to surviving social work: social workers are essential and self-care is not selfish.
Sunday, March 7, 2021 | 1-3PM (PST) | ZOOM Register at bit.ly/2LVUArO *don't forget to also click the link on the EventBrite page to obtain your Zoom meeting link. Hope to see you there! Lunar New Year Celebration 2/7/2021Some snapshots of our recent Lunar New Year Celebration event. We laughed, we played, we learned! What an opportunity to learn about how different cultures celebrate this holiday, honor our identities, and just connect with each other. Part of the beauty of this event was being able to make space to process recent pains in our community with the recent surge in anti-Asian violence as well. To be able to hold both joy, grief, hurt all at once - we are so thankful for the safe space in this Council, and are honored to share this space with you all.
Join Our Lunar New Year Celebration!Happy Lunar New Year!
The API Social Work Council invites you to join us for our annual Lunar New Year Event. During the virtual celebration, in addition to networking opportunities, the Council will also be providing you with a series of fun games. May the Year of the Ox bring Happiness, Good Health, Good Fortune, and Peace! Please RSVP here. We hope to see you on February 7th! API Social Work Council 25th Anniversary VideoHappy 25th Anniversary API Social Work Council!
Video created by our amazing Steering Committee member Vicky Guan! Slideshow video produced by Vicky Guan.
Photos used in the slideshow were contributed by Janice Wong, Jenny Kwak, and Nancy Lim-Yee. Other photos: https://sites.google.com/site/apiswcgroup/ https://m.facebook.com/groups/72414893716/ http://apicsw.blogspot.com/ http://www.apiswc.org/ https://naswcanews.org/ APISWC does not own the rights to music in the slideshow. Below are references for music. References Bareilles, S. (2013). Brave. The Blessed Unrest [m4a]. Retrieved from https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-blessed-unrest/1440504715 Horton, B. (2008). Land of Rest. Homespun Songs of the Apostle Islands [m4a]. Retrieved from https://music.apple.com/us/album/homespun-songs-of-the-apostle-islands/299913998 Little River Band. (1977). Happy Anniversary. Greatest Hits [m4a]. Retrieved from https://music.apple.com/us/album/greatest-hits-expanded-edition/725831594 Platten, R. (2015). Fight Song. Wildfire [m4a]. Retrieved from https://music.apple.com/us/album/wildfire/1061182666 BIG THANKS to Past and Current Council Chairs and Co-Chairs!API Social Work Council’s Virtual 25th Anniversary CelebrationThank you for attending the API Social Work Council’s Virtual 25th Anniversary Celebration on December 6th, 2020. It was wonderful to spend the afternoon with you, reflecting on the Council’s accomplishments, reminiscing about special events and memories, and hearing from some of our members. We had an opportunity to honor Janlee Wong for his 25 years of unwavering support and guidance to the Council and to wish him the best on his retirement as the Executive Director of NASW-CA. We hope to continue our collaboration with Janlee in the coming years. Thanks to Deborah Son, the new Executive Director, for her inspiring words.
Thank you again for joining us today! Please stay safe and healthy! Happy Holidays and we hope to see you in 2021! 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s!Last Saturday, our council participated in another year of Walk to End Alzheimer’s!
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year we found creative ways to participate! Some of us went on a short hike at the Pacifica, some walked with their own small team of colleagues, friends, or family members, and some walked in place or do some other activities in the comfort of their own home! Thank you, Victor, Jenny, and Nancy for organizing! And much thanks to those who made generous donations, our API Social Work Council MPH Subcomittee team has reached this year’s fundraising goal again! Please feel free to reach out next year if you are interested in walking with us! #walk2endalz SHOUT OUT to our Council Steering Committee member Jenny Kwak, LCSW, OSW-C for being featured on ASOW’s social media platform for their #KudosMonday campaign! Webinar Panel Discussion:
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2020 Social Work Month Theme
Social Workers: Generations Strong
Read more on https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-Work-Month
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2020
2019
2018
DACA and The Effects on API Communities: What Social Workers Need to Know
Thanks to those of you who were able to join us this past Friday evening at the Marriott San Mateo SFO Airport Hotel for a very interesting presentation by staff from Chinese for Affirmative Action on "DACA and the Effects on API Communities: What Social Workers Need to Know".
The presenters, Hong Mei Pang and Annette Wong, brought a great deal of resources to share. The Council is very grateful to them for sharing their time and expertise with us.
Please go to Chinese for Affirmative Action's website www.caasf.org for more information about the services they provide. The San Francisco Immigrant Legal and Education Network (www.sfilen.org) also provides some great resources. Please check them out when you have a chance.
The presenters, Hong Mei Pang and Annette Wong, brought a great deal of resources to share. The Council is very grateful to them for sharing their time and expertise with us.
Please go to Chinese for Affirmative Action's website www.caasf.org for more information about the services they provide. The San Francisco Immigrant Legal and Education Network (www.sfilen.org) also provides some great resources. Please check them out when you have a chance.
Legal and Social Impacts of the Immigration Ban

On May 6, 2017, The API Social Work Council invited immigration attorney, Nancy Hing Wong, from Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach to speak on the "Legal and Social Impacts of the Immigration Ban." Ms. Wong gave a very informative presentation as well as made available a number of useful resources. Council co-chair, Richell Jose, and co-founding member, Nancy Lim-Yee, presented information about the API Social Work Council during the meeting. Our Council member, Jenny Kwak, talked briefly about her article "Standing Up", which recently appeared in NASW-CA News.
2017
2016
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2016 CEU events

The Neuroscience of Addiction: Treatment Strategies to Build Brain Resilency
Presented by: Michael Liao, MSW, Director of Programs, NICOS Chinese Health Coalition
There is an ever-growing body of research to suggest all addictions – substance-based or otherwise, have shared causal pathways, and therefore have commonalities in disease maintenance, treatment, and recovery. This workshop will present current neurological research on the process of addiction, and provide practical interventions for promoting brain healing and recovery.
For the past 9 years, Michael S. Liao, MSW has been providing problem gambling training and technical assistance to various groups throughout the state of California. He has also authored various problem gambling training curricula and academic publications.
January 30th, 2016
12:00 to 3:00pm (presentation begins at 1:00pm)
Sunset Mental Health Services
1990 41st. Ave. San Francisco, CA 94116
Light lunch provided & 2 CEUs for LCSW/LMFT!
*Free* for members or $10 at the door.
$10 annual membership pays for itself!
Presented by: Michael Liao, MSW, Director of Programs, NICOS Chinese Health Coalition
There is an ever-growing body of research to suggest all addictions – substance-based or otherwise, have shared causal pathways, and therefore have commonalities in disease maintenance, treatment, and recovery. This workshop will present current neurological research on the process of addiction, and provide practical interventions for promoting brain healing and recovery.
For the past 9 years, Michael S. Liao, MSW has been providing problem gambling training and technical assistance to various groups throughout the state of California. He has also authored various problem gambling training curricula and academic publications.
January 30th, 2016
12:00 to 3:00pm (presentation begins at 1:00pm)
Sunset Mental Health Services
1990 41st. Ave. San Francisco, CA 94116
Light lunch provided & 2 CEUs for LCSW/LMFT!
*Free* for members or $10 at the door.
$10 annual membership pays for itself!
2015
API Social Worker Council: 20th Year Anniversary Celebration!!
It's time to celebrate! APISWC is turning 20!
Let's come together on August 22nd to share a meal, reflect together on our accomplishments, reunite with familiar faces, and look forward to the next 20 years!
Special guests:
Janlee Wong, MSW
Executive Director of NASW-CA
and co-founders:
Nancy Lim-Yee, LCSW
Janice Wong, LCSW
Dr. Susan Sung, PhD
Saturday, August 22nd, 2015
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Hong Kong Flower Lounge
51 Milbrae Avenue, Milbrae, CA
$20 purchase here!
Deadline is 8/8/15
API Social Worker Council: 20th Year Anniversary Celebration!!
It's time to celebrate! APISWC is turning 20!
Let's come together on August 22nd to share a meal, reflect together on our accomplishments, reunite with familiar faces, and look forward to the next 20 years!
Special guests:
Janlee Wong, MSW
Executive Director of NASW-CA
and co-founders:
Nancy Lim-Yee, LCSW
Janice Wong, LCSW
Dr. Susan Sung, PhD
Saturday, August 22nd, 2015
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Hong Kong Flower Lounge
51 Milbrae Avenue, Milbrae, CA
$20 purchase here!
Deadline is 8/8/15
2014 CEUs event