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Latest Updates:Spotlight Workshop session from 2024 NASW-CA Annual ConferenceIntroducing Nancy Lim-Yee, LCSW, Sunny Choi, LCSW, and Dr. Rose Wong, PhD, LCSW
Join a dynamic panel of experts, Nancy Lim-Yee, Sunny Choi, and Dr. Rose Wong, for a deep dive into culturally responsive engagement, assessment, and linkage to care for Chinese Americans with depression. With decades of experience in mental health, advocacy, and culturally informed care, these leaders bring unique insights into addressing mental health needs in marginalized communities. Workshop: "Culturally Responsive Engagement, Assessment, and Linkage to Care for Chinese Americans with Depression" Explore how cultural values, illness perceptions, and expressions of distress affect mental health care for Chinese American immigrants. Learn practical skills for culturally responsive practice, effective use of educational tools like bilingual videos and symptom checklists, and how to improve engagement and care linkage. Register today to enhance your culturally informed practice! https://cvent.me/onk349 2024 Diana Ming Chan Bilingual Social Work ScholarshipThe Asian Pacific Islander Social Work Council (APISWC) of the California Chapter of NASW is proud to announce the applications for the 2024 Diana Ming Chan Bilingual Social Work Scholarship. Diana who lived from 1929 to 2008 was a well-respected social worker in the San Francisco Bay Area. She was one of the first Cantonese bilingual social workers in San Francisco Chinatown and advocated for the need of bilingual social workers. Diana was also known for her dumpling diplomacy where she invited top politicians to her home to discuss the importance of school social workers. Eventually, Diana was able to effectively lobby the San Francisco Board of Education to open up school positions for social workers.
Up to three scholarships in the amount of $500 - $1,000 each will be awarded at the NASW-CA Annual Conference in October 2024. BSW and MSW students are strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals applying for the scholarship must meet the following criteria: - Must be an undergraduate or graduate social work student enrolling in his/her final year beginning in Fall 2024. - Be bilingual (beginner, conversational, proficient, or fluent) in an Asian language, including any East Asian language, Southeast Asian language, or Pacific Island language - Be enrolled at any of the following universities: San Jose State, CSU East Bay, San Francisco State, or UC Berkeley. - Applicants do not have to be a current member of the APISWC, but scholarship winners will be required to become actively involved with APISWC as follows: Beginning 2 months after graduation, recipients will be asked to attend 70% of Steering Committee meetings and 50% of events hosted by APISWC for a 12-month period. The application packet must include the following: 1. Cover letter including applicant's name, mailing address, email address, and phone number. 2. One letter of recommendation. 3. Copy of most recent official school transcript 4. Limit of 500 words responding to: "How would you advance social work in the Asian and Pacific Islander Community?" and, 5. Limit of 500 words responding to: "How do you plan to or have you used your bilingual skills to help others, especially addressing challenges during difficult times?” All application packets must be electronically submitted by 5:00 PM, Monday, June 10, to [email protected] (Extended deadline: 5:00 PM, Friday, June 24, 2024 ) Winners will be notified by August 5, 2024. Any questions can be emailed to [email protected] More information about the Diana Ming Chan (DMC) Bilingual Social Work Scholarship can be found on our website at: http://www.apiswc.org/ and https://www.naswfoundation.org/Our-Work/NASW-Social-Work-Pioneers/NASW-Social-Workers-Pioneers-Bio-Index/id/592 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwukszc5H0Y You can hear more from our Council co-founder, Nancy Lim-Yee, and some past scholarship recipients: https://youtu.be/3u3V_rSZ0Qo?si=Q4l9pQxyK1UzSop3 2024 Diana Ming Chan Bilingual Social Work Scholarship Promo VideoAPISWC x Alzheimer's Association - The San Francisco LGBTQ+ Dementia Care ProjectThe Alzheimer’s Association®, in partnership with Openhouse, Family Caregiver Alliance, and the API Social Work Council (APISWC) of Northern California is offering this free training on the care needs of LGBTQ+ seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia and their care partners. This training will also include the opportunity to discuss considerations
for API communities + multi-lingual (Cantonese and Mandarin) Q&A. Registrations are now open for both sessions! This program is funded by the San Francisco Department of Disability & Aging Services. April 25 7-9PM PST: LGBTQ+ Dementia Care Training: LGBTQ+ and Dementia Register in advance for this webinar: tinyurl.com/LGBTQDementiaClass June 6th 7-8:30PM PST: LGBTQ+ Dementia Care Training: Effective Communication Strategies Register in advance for this webinar: tinyurl.com/LGBTQEffComm APISWC x Asian Law Caucus’ Legal Clinic for Victims and Survivors of ViolenceAPISWC x Asian Law Caucus’ Legal Clinic for Victims and Survivors of Violence – Culturally Competent, Integrated Services Approach to AAPI Victim Support
May 18, 2024 (VIRTUAL Event) 10:00 - 11:30 AM PST Register at https://lnkd.in/dZWsGpiQ As social workers, we encounter clients from various walks of life, including those who have experienced hate-motivated or cross-community violence. The API Social Work Council is happy to feature the Asian Law Caucus’ Legal Clinic for Victims and Survivors of Violence at this workshop on a culturally competent, integrated services approach to AAPI victim support. Their legal clinic provides free legal help to victims and survivors of hate-motivated or cross-community violence in San Francisco and Alameda Counties. This workshop aims to achieve the following objectives: Understand decisions made by the District Attorney’s office and understanding information about the status of victims’ cases Learn what the criminal legal system can and cannot do to help victims after a violent incident, and other services available Explore ways to help our clients recover, heal, find safety, and accountability after experiencing violence Learn about Asian Law Caucus' Legal Clinic for Victims and Survivors of Violence and how their services may be relevant to your clients' needs! Diana Ming Chan Bilingual Social Work Scholarship
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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