The Social Worker Opportunity Track (SWOT) Grant, funded by the Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board, provides up to $20,000 in financial support for students pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. This initiative is designed to strengthen the mental health workforce in Winnebago County. Eligible students must […]
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is excited to invite you to our premiere Beyond Borders: Global Collaborations for Mental Health Research and Services Conference on October 9 and 10, 2025 in Champaign, Illinois. Coinciding with World Mental Health Day, our theme is: From local to global, encouraging creative solutions to transcultural mental health challenges. This […]
In 2024, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) celebrated a significant milestone: the fifth anniversary of the DCFS Child Protection Training Academy (CPTA) Chicago Simulated Learning Program (SIMS Lab). The SIMS Lab provides frontline child welfare workers with hands-on training in simulated realistic learning environments, equipping them to better protect Illinois’ most vulnerable […]
Retreat Description Self-care is a term that is often used as a solution for the issues of burnout for educators, including school social workers. This retreat will focus on self-care in many facets. As a society, self-care has been turned into an excuse for systems to continue overusing their employees, and not changing the work […]
Attend an upcoming informational session to learn more about our PEL (Professional Educator License for School Social Work) program and both the on-campus or online MSW program options. PEL Program Informational Session Thursday, May 19th at 5:00 pm REGISTRATION iMSW Informational Session Thursday, May 26th at 6:00 pm REGISTRATION iMSW Informational Session Wednesday, June 1st […]
May is Mental Health and Trauma Awareness Month. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Social Work and BHWELL program are proud to partner with the Illinois Light Initiative and others across Illinois to raise awareness around mental health and trauma. In June of 2021, Illinois declared itself a Trauma-Informed and Healing-Centered State. Join the […]
This University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Social Work lecture series is designed to meet the profession’s grand challenge of harnessing technology for social good. The American Academy for Social Work and Social Welfare spearheaded the Grand Challenges of Social Work, representing 12 challenges focused on improving individual and family well-being, strengthening the social fabric, and […]
Centering the Lived Experiences and Voices of Black Moms Impacted by Child Welfare Systems Surveillance Presented by: Darcey Merritt, PhD, MSW, Associate Professor, NYU Silver School of Social Work 4/6/2022 2:00-3:30 CST This event is open to all. Register to attend Zoom webinar 1.5 CEU’s available for LPC/LCPC/LSW/LCSW This lecture addresses social injustices and systemic […]
Health Sciences and Research Initiatives (HSRI) Lightning Talks to feature social work faculty during Foundation Weekend at the Illini Union Join us Friday, October 1st at the Illini Union for the third installment of the Health Sciences and Research Initiatives Lightning Talks! Short, hard hitting, 8 minute presentations designed to capture your interest and share […]