APRIL 26-28, 2026
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Schedule-at-a-Glance
Messages from the NASW-NJ President & Executive Director
Welcome to our conference, and thank you for joining us as we celebrate 70 years of our chapter’s dedicated service and leadership This gathering marks an important moment for our profession and the communities we serve, and I am grateful to welcome so many committed colleagues, partners, friends, and students
NASW-NJ PRESIDENT NASW-NJ
AMML HUSSEIN
EdD, MSW, LSW EdD, MSW,
We come together during a time of constant change, growing needs, and global conflict that test our resolve. As we navigate VUCA times marked by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity we remain united in our commitment to humanity and human rights. Our social work values, care for others, and dedication to practicing with steadiness, skill, and compassion continue to define us.
As president, I am proud of our chapter’s accomplishments and optimistic about our future Our theme, Bridging the Gap, Building the Future, reflects our mission to connect people, strengthen relationships, uplift one another, and help build a more just and responsive tomorrow
This conference offers opportunities to expand perspectives, explore innovative ideas, and earn continuing education credits A priority of my presidency has been amplifying student voices, and I am especially excited about this year’s Student Summit for undergraduate and graduate students Our distinguished lineup of practitioners, scholars, and researchers will address cutting-edge issues in research, practice, and policy from immigration rights and suicide prevention to the Grand Challenges shaping our field Together, this forward-looking focus will strengthen our connection and prepare us to meet today’s challenges with clarity and unity I am delighted to have you here and look forward to building our future together
It is truly an honor to gather with you all as we come together to celebrate, reflect, and recommit to the work that defines us as social workers. Across New Jersey, social workers are uplifting individuals and families, defending dignity and expanding access, and transforming communities in meaningful ways. The impact of social workers never goes unnoticed, and NASW NJ is proud to stand alongside you as we advance and support this vital profession.
This year’s theme, Bridging the Gap, Building the Future: A Call for Social Work Action, speaks directly to who we are and what we do every single day Social workers are the bridge We connect people to resources, communities to solutions, and today’s challenges to tomorrow’s progress Our work is not only about meeting needs in the moment, but about creating pathways for lasting change
NASW-NJ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NASW-NJ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TIFFANY L. MAYERS
DSW, MSW, LCSW DSW, MSW, LCSW
From direct practice to policy and advocacy, this conference is designed to elevate the conversations, strengthen connections, and inspire the collective action needed to move our profession forward Over the next few days, you will experience engaging keynote speakers, expert led sessions, opportunities to earn continuing education credits, and meaningful networking with colleagues from across the state
As we begin, I encourage you to remain open, stay engaged, and take full advantage of every opportunity to learn, connect, and grow Together, we are not only bridging gaps, we are building a stronger, more equitable future for all Welcome to the NASW NJ Annual Conference
WDAWN APGAR DAWN APGAR PhD, LSW, ACSW
Dr Apgar is Chair of the NASW-NJ Continuing Education Committee and Associate Professor/BSW Program Director at Seton Hall University Dr Apgar has served in many NASW leadership positions on the state and national levels, including as a former President of the NASW-NJ Board of Directors Dr Apgar’s scholarship and writing focus extensively on social work education, licensure, and practice, the three foundational pillars of the profession
elcome to the NASW-NJ Conference. We are excited to gather once again at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino to reflect on and celebrate the impact of our profession This year’s theme, Bridging the Gap, Building the Future: A Call for Social Work Action, challenges us to examine where social work stands today and how we can move forward together with purpose and intention
Social workers face a rapidly changing landscape marked by both opportunity and complexity Gaps between policy and practice, research and implementation, and systems and community needs are felt every day by those we serve Our responsibility is not only to recognize these challenges, but to actively work to close them through ethical, informed, and action-oriented practice
Throughout this conference, keynote presentations, plenaries, and interactive workshops will inspire innovation, strengthen leadership, and provide tools to move from reflection to action. Grounded in our core values service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, human relationships, integrity, and competence we invite you to engage, share your perspective, and learn from one another.
Thank you for your dedication to the profession Together, we can bridge the gap and build a more just and equitable future for social work
Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW
V. DuWayne Battle, PhD, DMin, MSW, MDiv Ruslana Church, LCSW
Staci Fattore, LCSW
Katherine Findley, PhD, MSW
Amml Hussein, EdD, MSW, LSW
Kecia Melvin, LCSW
Widian Nicola, DSW, LCSW
Rosemarie Patrizio, LCSW, LCADC
Donna Pincavage, MSW, LSW, MPA
Gardan Speights, DSW, LCSW
Gilberto Velasquez, MSW, LSW 4
H a r d R o c k H o t e l & C a s i n oG e n e r a l M a p 6
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When you have completed all your workshops, your CE certificate will sent to you within 30 days of the conference.
NASW-NJ acknowledges that the conference gathers on the land of the Lenni-Lanape. We honor the Lenape and other Indigenous caretakers of these lands and waters, the elders who lived here before, the Indigenous today, and the generations to come.
Schedule at a Glance
Sunday, April 26
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
3:15 PM - 5:15 PM
5:00 PM
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Conference Check-In Desk Opens at 8 AM
Pre-Conference Plenary: Ethical and Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence for Social Work Practice (2 CEUs)
Welcome & Exhibit Hall Grand Opening (Light Food)
Keynote Session: Futures Grand Challenges Project
Break
Concurrent Sessions (9 sessions)
Exhibit Hall Closes
Quizlet Game Show
70 Anniversary Celebration (Birthday Theme) th
Monday, April 27
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM- 2:45 PM
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Conference Check-In Desk Opens at 8 AM Exhibit Hall Hours 8 AM - 7 PM
Continental Breakfast/Visit Exhibits
Rooted in Values: Reclaiming Social Work’s Political Soul
Break/Visit Exhibits
Concurrent Sessions (7 Sessions)
Lunch/Networking/Visit Exhibit Hall
Refreshment Break
AI Tools for Social Work Practice: Supporting Practitioners and Clients
Refreshment Break
What We Carry: Grief, Narrative, and Social Justice-Centered Practice
Free Time/Exhibit Hall/Networking
Karaoke/Dance Party
Tuesday, April 28
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
11:15 AM - 1:15 PM
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Conference Check-In
Desk Opens at 8 AM
Continental Breakfast & Visit Exhibits
Exhibit Hall Hours 8 AM - 3 PM
Understanding the Warning Signs of Suicidal Behavior Among Black Youth
Refreshment Break
Concurrent Sessions (8 Sessions)
Not Your Average Social Worker: Leaders Changing the Game
On-Demand Workshops
On-demand virtual sessions available May 11 – June 16
Information on accessing your on-demand workshops will be provided at the conference
Monday Student Program 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Student Leadership Summit
SPECIAL EVENTS
Learn, Relax, & Enjoy! Learn, Relax, & Enjoy!
Pre-Conference Plenary:
Ethical and Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence for Social Work Practice
Marina Badillo-Diaz, DSW, LCSW, SIFI
This plenary bridges technology and ethics, exploring how generative AI can enhance social work across micro, mezzo, and macro levels Through a 45-minute live demonstration and discussion on bias, privacy, and social justice, participants will learn to apply AI responsibly while addressing inequities rooted in power and privilege Attendees receive a Generative AI Prompt Guidebook to support ethical, client-centered integration in practice
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception
Join us for the Grand Opening Reception of the Exhibit Hall Mingle with our exhibitors, network and enjoy light food Complete your Exhibitor Bingo card to earn a chance to win free attendance to next year's Annual Conference
Quizlit Game Show
This engaging event combines fun trivia with essential social work topics, offering a chance to learn, laugh, and win prizes! Don’t miss this dynamic and entertaining experience let the games begin!
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70 Anniversary Celebration (Birthday Theme)
Cheers to 70 incredible years of the National Association of Social Workers! For seven decades, NASW has championed dignity, justice, and compassion lifting up communities and empowering the professionals who serve them. Here’s to honoring a legacy of impact and looking ahead to even greater progress, advocacy, and hope And we want to celebrate YOU, the incredible social workers that have been a crucial part of our history.
Student Leadership Summit
This workshop is designed to equip social work students with the essential leadership skills and knowledge to positively impact our community It will feature roundtable talks with leaders in the field who will discuss topics related to developing a professional identity, elevating practice, branding, social justice, the business of social work, and more
Karaoke/Dance Party
Get ready to turn up the volume and let loose our karaoke/dance party is where the spotlight finds you! Whether you’re belting out your go to anthem or owning the dance floor like it’s your big debut, this is your moment to shine Grab your friends, grab the mic, and get ready for a night packed with energy, laughter, and unforgettable moves
Sunday Pre-Conference
Plenary:
Seminole Ballroom
Ethical and Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence for Social Work Practice
Marina Badillo-Diaz, DSW, LCSW, SIFI
2 CEUS
Sunday Keynote
1:30-3PM
Seminole Ballroom
Futures Grand Challenges Project
Elizabeth Gillette, MSW; Laura Nissen, MSW, PhD
1 5 CEUs
Special Event
5:30-7:00PM
Quizlet Game Show
1 5 General CEUs
DuWayne Battle, PhD, DMin, MSW, MDiv
Jeff Feldman, MSW, LSW
Sunday Workshops
2:30-4:30PM
S1. How NOT to Lose a Client in 10 Days: Strategies for Retention
Amber McGuigan, LCSW, CCSW
2 Clinical CEUs
Hollywood Ballroom Hollywood Ballroom
S2 No Longer Forgotten: Reimagining Systems of Care for Historically Forgotten Youth
Casey M Scott, LMSW, LSW, CSSW
2 Social/Cultural Competence or Clinical CEUs
S3. Beyond the Ballot: Civic Engagement for Clinicians in Community Spaces
Christine Morales, Ed D , MSW, LCSW
Christine Chapais, DSW, LSW
S5 Cultivating the Village: Suicide Prevention with Youth of Color
Kalisha Smith, LCSW
2 Social/Cultural Competence or Clinical CEUs
10AM–12PM 9-10:30AM 2:45-4:15PM 4:30-6 PM
2 Clinical or Ethics CEUs
S4 When Leadership Fails, Voices of Change
Helena D. Lewis, DSW, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Asa Paris, DSW, LCSW, LCADC
2 Clinical CEUs
S6. Ethnocentrism and Nativism: Wicked Challenges and Uplifting Solutions
Karun Krishna Singh, PhD, LCSW-R, CSWM
Dylan Fernando Nunez, BA
2 Clinical CEUs
S7. How Race, Gender & Class Compound SDOH in Palliative Care
Lauren Parks-McGill, MSW, LSW, APHSW-C
2 Social/Cultural Competence or General CEUs
S8. Self-Care as Political Resistance: Sustaining the Bridge-Builders
Monique Bostic, DSW, LCSW
India R Crawford DSW, LCSW
2 Clinical CEUs
S9. Bridging Scholarship, Practice, & Public Conversation as Practitioners & Scholars (How to Disseminate Social Work Knowledge)
Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW
Widian Nicola, DSW, LCSW
2 CEUs
Monday Plenary Sessions
Seminole Ballroom
Rooted in Values: Reclaiming Social Work’s Political Soul
Shannon R Lane, LMSW, PhD
Justin Hodge, Clinical Associate Professor
Lily Antonowicz, MSW, LSW
1 5 Clinical CEUs
Seminole Ballroom
AI Tools for Social Work Practice: Supporting Practitioners and Clients
Marina Badillo-Diaz, DSW LCSW, SIFI
1 5 CEUs
Seminole Ballroom
What We Carry: Grief, Narrative, and Social Justice-Centered Practice
Anne Skalko Rosenfeld, DSW, LCSW
1 5 CEUs
10:30AM-12:30PM
Monday Student Event
Social Work Student Leadership Summit
For information about the Student Leadership Summit please see page 13
Monday Workshops
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
M1. Clinical Liberation: Culturally Responsive Healing in the Age of Racial Trauma
La'Tesha E Sampson, PhD, DSW, MPA, MSW, LCSW
2 Social/Cultural Competence or Clinical CEUs
M2. Ethics in Action: Living Our Values in Complex Times
Kristin L Miller, MSW, LCSW
2 Clinical or Ethics CEUs
M3. When The System is the Abuser: Coercive Control and Radical Social Work Praxis
Laura Melendez, MSW, LCSW; Patrick Lovaglio, LSW
2 Clinical CEUs
M4. Supporting Children through Termination of Parental Rights and the Pursuit of Closure
Lori Jalkiewicz, LCSW
2 Clinical CEUs
M5. Unprotected: Domestic Violence Against Black and Latina Women during Political Hostility
Maria Alejandra Mosquera, MSW, LICSW2
Social/Cultural Competence or Clinical CEUs
M6 Introduction to Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Lana (Ruslana) Church, MSW, LCSW
2 Clinical CEUs
M7. Fractured Families, Broken Communities: Bridging the Gap in Approaches to ICE-Related Trauma
Shaniqua Gayle, DSW, LCSW
2 Social/Cultural Competence or Clinical CEUs
Tuesday Plenaries
9:30-11:00AM
Understanding the Warning Signs of Suicidal Behavior Among Black Youth
Michael A Lindsey, PhD, MSW, MPH 1.5 CEUs
1:30-3:00PM
Not Your Average Social Worker: Leaders Changing the Game
Natalie Moore-Bembry, EdD, MA, MSW, LCSW
Christina Broderick-Royes, LSW
Lakeesha Eure, LCSW 2 CEUs
Tuesday Workshops
11:15AM-1:15PM
T1. Unite and Conquer: Five Actionable Tasks for a Just Future
Loretta Mooney, PhD, LSW(PA)
Zan Haggerty, DSW, LCSW
2 General or Ethics CEUs
T2. Beyond the Mask: Working with Late-Diagnosed Neurodivergent Women in Therapy
Melissa Weisel, MSW, LCSW, MSM PH-PP2 Social/Cultural Competence or Clinical CEUs
T3. SABARA Framework: Culturally Rooted Healing Practices for Black Men’s Grief
Miguel L Williams, LSW
2 Social/Cultural Competence CEUs
T4. Art as Liberation Practice: Black Feminist Framework for Intergenerational and Identity Wellness
Natalie Muñoz, PhD, MSW; Audrey Redding-Raines, PhD
2 Social/Cultural Competence or General CEUs
T5. Bridging Crisis Response: Social Workers & Police Co Response in New Jersey
Viktorija Spasova, LCSW
Deanna Ackerman, LSW
2 Clinical CEUs
T6. RISE: A Clinical Framework for Examining Interpersonal Internalized Oppression in Parenting
Michelle Harris, LCSW, MA
Brighton III & IV
2 Social/Cultural Competence or Clinical CEUs
T7. Future Forward: Anti-Oppressive Mentorship for a Stronger Social Work Profession
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Natalie Moore-Bembry, ED D, MSW, MAED, LCSW
Gina L. Sharpe, MSW, LCSW
2 Social/Cultural Competence or Clinical CEUs
T8. Know Your Rights: A Teach In About Immigrants’ Rights
Mary Hewey, Paralegal
2 Social/Cultural Competence or Ethics or General CEUs
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EXHIBITOR BINGO
Earn a Chance to Win Free Attendance to the 2027 NASW-NJ Annual Conference
Our sponsors and exhibitors offer a wide-array of programs, services, and information to help social workers assist clients, develop their careers, and institute smart business practices.
To encourage you to visit with ALL our exhibitors, we’ve brought back our popular Exhibitor Bingo game! Pick up your Bingo card when you get your conference tote bag and be sure to bring it with you to the Exhibit Hall.
Each exhibitor you visit will place a star sticker on your bingo card When you have a sticker from every exhibitor and your bingo card is complete, just drop it off at the NASW-NJ Booth When you do so, you’ll automatically be entered into a random drawing to win free attendance to next year’s NASW-NJ Annual Conference It’s as simple as that!
So be sure to spend some time with our sponsors and exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall, located in the Arena And don’t miss our Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception on Sunday, April 26 from 12:301:30pm
Social Work Student Leadership Summit
Monday, April 27, 10:30AM-12:30PM
This workshop is designed to equip social work students with the essential leadership skills and knowledge to positively impact our community. The workshop will include roundtable talks with leaders in the field who will discuss topics related to developing a professional identity, elevating practice, branding, social justice, the business of social work, and more
Students can expect to be inspired by engaged conversations on leadership, connect and network with fellow students and professionals, and enhance personal and professional growth The workshop will be followed by a lunch where students can connect with professionals in the field.
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VIRTUAL CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE
Not able to attend in person? We’ve got you covered!
While we are thrilled to be able to return to Atlantic City for an in-person conference experience with our social work community, we recognize that not everyone is comfortable returning to in-person events Or maybe your schedule just doesn’t allow the time away But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on this year’s conference
Our Virtual Conference option will allow you to earn 9 CE credits while participating remotely in the highlights of the conference, including keynotes and select plenaries You’ll also be able to take advantage of the on-demand workshop options available to conference attendees
Please note, keynotes and plenaries will only be available to stream live during their scheduled conference slots; they will not be available to access after the livestream.
Have additional questions about the Virtual Conference Option? Email events naswnj@socialworkers org
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Our Presenters
Marina Badillo-Diaz, DSW, LCSW, SIFI
Dr. Badillo-Diaz is an experienced administrator with a demonstrated history of working in community mental health and in K-12 education as a social worker. Currently, Dr. Badillo-Diaz is a consultant focusing on the training of educators and social workers with MABD Consulting She is also a former board member of the National School Social Work Association of America and an adjunct professor at Columbia University and New York University Dr Badillo-Diaz is the creator of "The AI Social Worker," a pivotal resource offering guidance on 21st-century skills and AI applications for social workers Her professional interests are diverse and include 21st-century skills, social-emotional learning programming, school social work practice, education, youth mental health, clinical supervision, AI applications, data management, and career development Her work consistently strives to bridge the gap between technology and human-centric social work practices, preparing professionals to meet the challenges of the modern 21st-century world
Moderator: Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW
Elizabeth Gillette, MSW
Elizabeth Gillette is the third executive director of the Grand Challenges for Social Work A nationally recognized executive leader in institutional strategy and public policy, Gillette has spent her career working on bipartisan efforts advancing civil rights, gender equity, and durable systems change As executive director of the Grand Challenges for Social Work (GCSW), she leads the national initiative uniting more than 60 universities to advance measurable solutions to the country’s most complex social challenges.
Gillette has devoted much of her career to strengthening democratic and social institutions through data-informed advocacy and national collaboration She has led multi-million-dollar fundraising portfolios, secured principal and major gifts, strengthened governance structures, and built strategic platforms that translate complex policy and research into compelling public narratives
Laura Nissen, MSW, PhD.
Former Dean and Professor Laura Burney Nissen is with the Portland State University School of Social Work With a commitment to innovative and equity-centered systems change, Laura has worked with futures practice and lenses throughout her career. She is a foresight practitioner and a Research Fellow with the Institute for the Future. She is the PI and Director of the national Social Work Health Futures Lab funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The goal of this initiative is to bring futures thinking and frameworks to the social work profession Laura is also a Presidential Futures Fellow at Portland State University where she has been a founder of the university-wide Futures Collaboratory She is equally dedicated to supporting the successful evolution of public universities into a thriving future Laura’s passion is getting others excited and energized about their role in building a better future
Moderator: Amml Hussein, Ed.D., MSW, LCSW
Our Presenters
Shannon R. Lane, LMSW, PhD
Shannon R. Lane, LMSW, PhD is the director of the Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work at the University of Connecticut, and Professor in Residence with the UConn School of Social Work She spent 10 years working for the United States Senate, and has been an advocate and researcher on local, state, and federal social policy She holds a PhD from the University of Connecticut and an MSW from the University of Michigan She has been studying political social work and voting for the last 20 years, and her writing credits include two books (Political Social Work: Using Power to Create Social Change and Social Welfare Policy in a Changing World) and more than 40 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters At the Humphreys Institute, she oversees the national Voting is Social Work campaign and the Campaign School for Social Workers, a two-day training that has prepared 3,000+ social work students and professionals from around the world to run for political office and hold leadership positions in political and policy settings
Shannon lives in Bethany, Connecticut with her two daughters and their dog, where she serves as the Assistant Registrar of Voters and an elected member of the Bethany Board of Education
Justin Hodge, LCSW
Justin Hodge is a Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of Michigan He is the faculty lead for the Policy & Political Social Work Pathway and the director of the Online Certificate in Political Social Work Hodge is committed to increasing the presence of social workers in policy and political spaces He teaches courses that provide students with the tools to engage in politics and approach policy work from a social justice perspective
Hodge is dedicated to mental health and public health on both a policy and individual level He has provided therapy to children and families, case management to individuals with developmental disabilities and has coordinated clinics for children in crisis By leveraging his experiences as both a clinical and macro social work practitioner, Hodge aims to bridge the gap between the two for students He feels strongly that all social workers should be involved in our democracy and works individually with students to help them find how their desired career can align with that
Lily Antonowicz, MSW, LSW
Justin Hodge is a Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of Michigan. He is the faculty lead for the Policy & Political Social Work Pathway and the director of the Online Certificate in Political Social Work Hodge is committed to increasing the presence of social workers in policy and political spaces He teaches courses that provide students with the tools to engage in politics and approach policy work from a social justice perspective
Hodge is dedicated to mental health and public health on both a policy and individual level He has provided therapy to children and families, case management to individuals with developmental disabilities and has coordinated clinics for children in crisis By leveraging his experiences as both a clinical and macro social work practitioner, Hodge aims to bridge the gap between the two for students He feels strongly that all social workers should be involved in our democracy and works individually with students to help them find how their desired career can align with that
Moderator: Marla Blunt-Carter, LMSW
Our Presenters
Anne Skalko Rosenfeld, DSW, LCSW
Dr Anne Skalko Rosenfeld is an Associate Teaching Professor and Director of the BSW Program at Rowan University She holds a doctorate in social work from Simmons University and a master's degree in social work from the University of Pennsylvania Dr Skalko Rosenfeld is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years of experience as a clinician, educator, and leader in aging, end-of-life care, and grief and loss Her leadership experience includes serving as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Hospice Psychosocial Manager, and Clinical Social Work Supervisor (ACS) In addition to teaching, she maintains a small private psychotherapy practice specializing in the treatment of individuals navigating loss During her doctoral studies, Dr Skalko Rosenfeld developed an MSW course on grief and loss through an anti-racist and social justice lens Her clinical and research interests center on older adults, grief and loss, and cultural humility. Her work has been published in the Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work and is currently in press in the Journal of Social Work Education.
Moderator: Widian Nicola, DSW, LCSW
Michael A. Lindsey, PhD, MSW, MPH
Dr Michael A Lindsey is a noted scholar of child and adolescent mental health, and a leader in addressing generational poverty and inequality He is the Dean and Paulette Goddard Professor of Social Work at NYU Silver School of Social Work, and an Aspen Health Innovators Fellow Dr Lindsey led the working group of experts supporting the Congressional Black Caucus Emergency Taskforce on Black Youth Suicide and Mental Health, which created the report Ring the Alarm: The Crisis of Black Youth Suicide in America He serves on the New York City Board of Health and is the President of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare
Moderator: Tawanda Hubbard, DSW, MSW, LCSW
Our Presenters
alie-Bembrey, EdD, MA, MSW, LCSW
talie Moore-Bembry, EdD, MA, MSW, LCSW, is Director of the Camden Bachelor of Arts in Work Program at Rutgers University With over 27 years of experience, she has buted to social work across developmental disabilities, dual diagnosis, child welfare, e justice, education, and private practice At Rutgers, she teaches in the BASW and MSW alist curriculum, preparing students with essential knowledge and skills for professional ss Her work emphasizes cultural humility and interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering ve and equitable practices A respected educator and advocate, Dr Bembry shares her expertise through research and professional engagement, promoting empowerment and equity within the field Her dedication to advancing social work education and practice continues to inspire students, colleagues, and communities
Christina Broderick-Royes, LSW
hristina Broderick-Royes, LSW is the founder and CEO of Intention Elevation , a leadership velopment and mental health consulting firm that has served 70+ organizations and impacted ore than 5,500 individuals nationwide A TEDx speaker, published author, and adjunct professor Rutgers School of Social Work and Middlesex College, Christina has partnered with Fortune 00 companies and mission-driven organizations alike to advance equity, wellness, and stainable leadership. She has also supported 200+ social work entrepreneurs in leveraging eir skills into consulting, speaking, and beyond, helping expand what's possible within the ofession. Most recently, she joined Montclair Kimberley Academy as Director of Constituent gagement, further expanding her footprint across education and community-centered adership Through her non-traditional path, Christina has transformed macro practice principles to powerful frameworks for organizational change, proving that social work's reach extends far yond the clinical setting
Lakeesha Eure, LCSW
Deputy Mayor for Public Safety, City of Newark, New Jersey Lakeesha Eure is a nationally recognized leader in community violence intervention and a driving force behind advancing a public health approach to public safety As Deputy Mayor for Public Safety in Newark, New Jersey, she leads one of the nation’s most comprehensive violence prevention ecosystems integrating law enforcement, community-based organizations, government and trauma-engaged strategies to reduce violence and strengthen community trust A Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience, Eure has helped transform how cities respond to violence by shifting systems from reaction to prevention and centering healing, equity, and community leadership She oversees the Office of Violence Prevention and Trauma Recovery (OVPTR), the Brick City Peace Collective, NPD and the Shani Baraka Women’s Resource Center
Eure is the creator of the TRUST ME Model (Reimagining Trust) and co-author of 10 Steps to Healing the Wounded Healer and Healing from the Inside Out, both widely used to support frontline workers and public safety professionals A sought-after national speaker and strategist, Eure continues to shape the future of public safety….proving that healing and community collaboration are essential to lasting violence reduction
Moderator: Tiffany L Mayers, DSW, MSW, LCSW
Our Presenters
Deanna Ackerman, LSW
Experienced Director with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management industry Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Crisis Intervention, Clinical Supervision, Group Therapy, and Psychotherapy Strong professional with a MSW focused in Social Work from University of New England Specific interest in assisting in the reduction of repeated criminal offenses and increasing access to mental health and social services Member of the Review Team for the Morris County Prosecutors Mental Health Diversion Program, as well as at the Morris County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training staff and steering committee.
Monique Bostic, DSW, LCSW
Dr Monique Bostic is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) committed to advancing social justice and addressing mental health disparities. Dr. Bostic's background includes kinship foster care, HIV case management, practicum liaison work, and family preservation programs, providing her with a profound understanding of the unique challenges faced by minority communities. As a scholarpractitioner, Dr Bostic integrates academic knowledge with her real-world experience to deliver culturally responsive mental health services to individuals through her virtual private practice, as a clinical supervisor and in the classroom at Syracuse University, as an adjunct professor
Christine Chapais, DSW, LSW
Christine is an Assistant Professor of Teaching and Director of Online MSW Programs at Rutgers University School of Social Work She teaches graduate-level courses and leads the development of the 100% Online and Blended MSW programs at RUSSW A Licensed Social Worker and Certified School Social Worker in New Jersey, Dr Chapais has professional experience in child protection, school social work, hospice, private practice, and inpatient psychiatric settings In her community, she facilitates a local LGBTQIA+ support group, serves as a kinship resource provider, and volunteers with harm reduction initiatives, food banks, and other community organizations Christine also served on her county’s democratic committee and believes civic engagement is an ethical responsibility of all social workers
Lana (Ruslana) Church, MSW, LCSW
Lana is a licensed clinician in private practice specializing in trauma treatment and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), an evidence-based, trauma-focused intervention Her professional background includes medical and psychiatric social work, as well as direct practice with homeless youth and survivors of domestic violence Lana currently serves as a professor at Rutgers University, director of BSW practicum, and BCWEP campus coordinator, where she trains students in social work competencies and supports agency-based practicum instructors in student supervision Lana has held multiple leadership roles with NASW-NJ. She currently serves as co-chair of the nominations committee for the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors (BPD)
India R. Crawford DSW, LCSW
Dr Crawford is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist offering inclusive, traumainformed care through Alma With over a decade of experience across clinical practice, behavioral health leadership, and program development, Dr Crawford brings a warm, collaborative, and deeply person-centered approach to therapy She specializes in supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, work-related stress, substance use disorders, caregiver strain, mood/ psychotic disorders and major life transitions Her practice is rooted in cultural humility, respect for intersecting identities, and a belief that clients are the experts of their own lived experiences Drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities, including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, narrative therapy, and solution-focused interventions
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Shaniqua Gayle, DSW, LCSW
Dr Gayle is a licensed clinical social worker and mental health therapist with extensive experience across inpatient hospital and residential settings, community-based care, and private practice She currently serves as a social worker within the Veterans Health Administration and is the CEO and founder of Mont’s Haven and Consulting, a private practice providing outpatient and in-home mental health services for youth, adults, and families. Dr. Gayle’s clinical and advocacy work is grounded in trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and the dismantling of systemic inequities impacting marginalized communities Through her work, Dr Gayle is committed to bridging policy, clinical practice, and community-based approaches to promote healing, resilience, and social justice
Zan Haggerty, DSW, LCSW
Zan is an assistant professor at Stockton University in the Master’s in Social Work program and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from New Jersey Their research focuses on transgender emerging adults and mental health using an interdisciplinary lens, anti-oppressive clinical practices, and the application of liberation-based frameworks to clinical supervision and program development Dr Zan’s clinical background includes over ten years of working with queer and transgender clients who struggled with acute mental health concerns They are the co-director of the national Collegiate Gender Affirming Care Coalition, a multidisciplinary team that advocates for improved gender affirming medical and mental health care in colleges across the US
Michelle Harris, LCSW, MA
Michelle is a psychotherapist, parenting coach, speaker, and child development specialist whose work centers trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally grounded practices. Michelle is the Founder and CEO of Parenting Pathfinders, Inc , an organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in navigating the complexities of raising children while fostering their emotional and mental health She is an adjunct lecturer and faculty advisor at NYU Silver, a Review Board Member at Parents, and is currently pursuing a DSW in Clinical Social Work Her expertise has been featured widely in national media, and she is a seasoned speaker who has delivered keynotes and workshops across North America
Lori Jalkiewicz, LCSW
Lori is a psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and manager with more than 20 years of experience in foster care and adoption counseling She specializes in grief, ambiguous loss, trauma, and adoption, and has developed a deep passion for supporting individuals and families navigating the complex emotional impacts of loss and trauma Dr Jalkiewicz completed her doctoral research on a child’s ability to experience closure following the termination of parental rights, an area that continues to inform her clinical work and supervision Her current professional focus emphasizes accountability, personal growth, and intentional development for clients and supervisees, fostering change through reflective and evidence-informed practice Outside of her professional work, Dr Jalkiewicz enjoys spending time with family and friends, including her furkids, Oliver and Sunny
Helena D. Lewis, DSW, LCSW, LCADC, CCS
Dr Helena D Lewis, DSW, LCSW, LCADC, CCS, is an artivist and scholar practitioner specializing in reentry services, trauma centered leadership, and creative arts praxis She serves in senior leadership within a residential community release program, overseeing treatment for justice involved women and advancing trauma responsive, ethical care for marginalized communities She is also the creator of Call Me Crazy: Diary of a Mad Social Worker and an award winning poet whose work has been featured nationally and internationally, as well as on radio and television
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Patrick Lovaglio, LSW
Patrick is the Abuse Intervention Program Supervisor at Alternatives to Domestic Violence of Bergen County, where he oversees one of New Jersey’s largest abuse intervention teams With over fifteen years of experience across nonprofit, governmental, and substance use treatment settings, his work centers survivor safety, community accountability, and evidence based responses to coercive control Trained in the Emerge, Duluth/DAIP, and Addressing Women Who Use Violence models, he also advances coordinated community responses through professional training and survivor centered research
Amber McGuigan, LCSW, CCSW
Amber is a clinical social worker, therapist, and mindfulness instructor based in Camden County, NJ Amber has taught DBT skills to individuals, families, and groups in a variety of settings across the continuum of care She is currently a Mental Health Clinician at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, where she works with clients struggling with the impacts of trauma and psychosis She is an approved ARC-GROW provider for the New Jersey Children’s System of Care, helping caregivers interrupt cycles of intergenerational trauma She also leads non-clinical mindfulness workshops for children and teens throughout the Philadelphia area An active member of the Rebel Minds Learning Collective, Amber is a lifelong learner who values DBT as a set of skills and a way of life
Lauren Parks-McGill, MSW, LSW, APHSW-C
Lauren is a palliative care social worker with over ten years of experience in healthcare and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Human Rights Leadership at Monmouth University Holding an advanced certificate in hospice and palliative care, her work centers on serious illness, advance care planning, and the impact of social determinants of health on patient outcomes She lectures widely on the role of social work in palliative care and is active in policy advocacy, serving on her hospital’s ethics committee and engaging with the Social Work Hospice and Palliative Care Network.
Laura Melendez, MSW, LCSW
Laura is a survivor advocate, therapist, and educator at Alternatives to Domestic Violence of Bergen County, where she advances liberatory, survivor centered approaches to gender based violence She leads innovative program design, including youth dating violence therapy, advocate certification for incarcerated women, and interdisciplinary domestic violence training across multiple systems She also maintains a private practice providing LGBTQ+ affirming therapy focused on trauma, acculturative stress, and resistance to coercive control Laura serves as Training Technician Supervisor at ADV and is pursuing her DSW at Simmons University, with research focused on decolonized domestic violence leadership models.
Kristin L. Miller, MSW, LCSW
Kristin has over 20 years of experience providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults across clinical, community, and private practice settings She is a therapist, clinical supervisor, workshop facilitator, and co owner of Mosaic Counseling & Consulting, as well as an adjunct professor of social work at Seton Hall University A founder and board member of the Anti Racist Mental Health Alliance of NJ, she co chairs its Advocacy Committee Her work focuses on trauma, depression, suicide prevention, race based trauma, grief, and relationship issues, with a strong commitment to social justice and culturally responsive care
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Loretta Mooney, PhD, LSW(PA)
Loretta is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Stockton University with extensive experience in mental health practice and social work education Her research focuses on suicide prevention, rational suicide, and support for psychological pain She is a certified instructor in QPR, Mental Health First Aid, and Talk Saves Lives, and co hosts the annual International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day in partnership with local and national organizations
Natalie Moore-Bembry, ED.D, MSW, MAED, LCSW
Dr Moore Bembry is Director of the Camden Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Program at Rutgers University, bringing over 27 years of experience across child welfare, juvenile justice, developmental disabilities, education, and private practice. She teaches in the BASW and MSW generalist curriculum, preparing students for ethical, professional practice grounded in cultural humility and interdisciplinary collaboration Her work as an educator and advocate advances inclusive, equitable social work practice and education
Christine Morales, Ed.D., MSW, LCSW
Christine is an Assistant Professor of Teaching and Assistant Dean of Lecturer Development at the Rutgers University School of Social Work She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on community and organizational practice, diversity and oppression, and environmental justice With experience as a practitioner and leader in nongovernmental organizations, she has supervised state contracted programs serving medically needy children, resource parents, and youth in out of home care Grounded in lived experience growing up in environmental sacrifice zones, her work is deeply committed to healthy, just communities.
Maria Alejandra Mosquera, MSW, LICSW
Maria is a social worker, strategist, and racial equity advocate with over a decade of experience advancing trauma informed, culturally responsive care She currently serves as Associate Director of Behavioral Health Services at Roxbury Community College and is the co founder of Making Human Technical, where she leads transformative workshops and institutional change Her work, grounded in healing and collective liberation, has been recognized with the Latinx Educator’s Excellence Award and Boston’s Extraordinary Women Award
Natalie Muñoz, PhD, MSW
Dr Muñoz is an AfroLatina and Assistant Professor of Social Work at Rutgers University–Newark, where her scholarship centers AfroLatine identity, mental health, and educational inequities She earned her PhD in Social Work from Howard University and brings over 15 years of experience advocating for Black and Latine college students through mentorship and cultural resilience–focused programming. In 2024, she launched Azúcar TV, a YouTube series celebrating AfroLatine culture and healing traditions, and her work has been recognized through multiple early career faculty and emerging scholar honors
Widian Nicola, DSW, LCSW
Dr Nicola is a licensed clinical social worker, associate professor of social work at Seton Hall University, and researcher dedicated to helping people forge deeper, more fulfilling relationships She believes connection with ourselves, others, and the world is the essence of a meaningful life As a social worker for over twenty years, she has worked along the continuum of care, from inpatient to outpatient settings She is a proud contributor on topics related to mental health, immigrant and social justice, and universal human rights In her practice, she specializes in couples therapy
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Dylan Fernando Nunez, BA
Dylan has experience in public health outreach, housing stability, and poverty focused case management through roles with AmeriCorps, county social services, and nonprofit organizations He has supported COVID 19 vaccination efforts, eviction prevention, family relocation, and community based volunteer initiatives Currently interning with ReNew through the Federal Reentry Court of New Jersey, his work is grounded in a commitment to housing justice and poverty alleviation
Asa Paris, DSW, LCSW, LCADC
Dr Paris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Drug and Alcohol Counselor with over 34 years of experience in corrections, behavioral health, and addiction treatment A trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapist and addiction specialist, his work centers on sexual assault survivorship, suicide prevention, substance use reduction, resilience, and reentry He holds a Doctor of Social Work from Rutgers University, an MSW from Fordham University, and serves as a Behavioral Health Officer in the New Jersey Army National Guard
Audrey Redding-Raines, PhD
Dr Redding Raines is an Associate Teaching Professor and Undergraduate Program Coordinator in the Department of Social Work at Rutgers University–Newark Her teaching centers pedagogy as a site of liberation, integrating culturally responsive instruction, critical reflection, and practice based learning Her scholarship and curriculum design address racial and gender microaggressions, colorism, bias, stigma, and barriers to addiction treatment, preparing students for ethical, justice oriented social work practice
La'Tesha E. Sampson, PhD, DSW, MPA, MSW, LCSW
Dr Sampson is a nationally respected psychotherapist, professor, and social impact entrepreneur with over 27 years of experience advancing culturally responsive care and community healing. She is the Founder and President of Great Joy Counseling & Consulting Services and Executive Director of Great Joy Community Development Corporation, leading equity centered mental health, education, and youth initiatives A sought after speaker and strategist, her work blends clinical expertise, spiritual insight, and social impact to help individuals and communities move from survival to healing and legacy
Casey M. Scott, LMSW, LSW, CSSW
Casey is an advocate with over 14 years of experience transforming how schools and communities support young people She specializes in building trauma informed frameworks that ensure historically marginalized youth are seen, safe, and supported Through You Are Seen, she partners with schools and community organizations to design mental health systems, prevention strategies, and leadership programs that create lasting, community wide impact
Gina L. Sharpe, MSW, LCSW
Gina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience as a clinician, supervisor, and administrator across hospital, nonprofit, outpatient, and behavioral health settings Her work focuses on resilience, trauma survivorship, complex trauma, affective disorders, and workplace stress, grounded in an intersectional, social justice–informed approach A faculty member at the Rutgers School of Social Work, she teaches in both the BSW and MSW programs and is actively involved in practice education and curriculum development
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Karun Krishna Singh, PhD, LCSW-R, CSWM
Dr Singh is a Professor of Teaching at the Rutgers University School of Social Work whose work focuses on nonprofit and public human services leadership, strategic planning, social innovation, health promotion, and burnout prevention He is actively engaged in community and professional leadership through national and regional social work management organizations and serves on the editorial advisory board of Human Service Organizations He is a recipient of the Rutgers School of Social Work Outstanding Professor in Management and Policy Specialization Award
Kalisha Smith, LCSW
Kalisha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Clinical Supervisor, and Licensed Minister with over 20 years of experience supporting healing in communities of color She leads Wise Counsel Services, a faith integrated practice offering therapy, supervision, and training grounded in cultural humility, suicide prevention, crisis care, and healing centered engagement Her work is rooted in communal healing, radical hope, and faith informed advocacy
Viktorija Spasova, LCSW
Viktorija is a clinical social worker with experience spanning mental health, housing, substance use, community outreach, and interdisciplinary collaboration. A proud Rutgers alumna, she earned both her BSW and MSW from Rutgers University and has served the institution in teaching and practicum coordination roles Her background includes clinical and leadership work with children, adolescents, and adults across community and outpatient settings She is the founder of a DBT informed private practice and currently serves as PATH Director of Homeless Programs at the Mental Health Association and Director of the Connect and Protect Co Response Program with the Mt Olive Police Department
Melissa Weisel, MSW, LCSW, MSM PH-PP
Melissa is the owner of Hamilton Healing Arts, LLC, where she provides neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed psychotherapy, and the founder of Intuitive Flow Studio, LLC, a coaching practice supporting neurodivergent women and AFAB individuals She is currently completing her Doctorate in Social Work at Kutztown University, where her research focuses on late-diagnosed neurodivergence in women Her career spans outpatient, hospital, hospice, and telehealth settings, as well as research with NY/NJ HIDTA and the Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner, where she helped develop the national Next-of-Kin Interview Protocol She is a certified CMHIMP, CCATP, and SoulCollage® Facilitator presented widely on trauma, neuroscience, and behavioral health
Miguel L. Williams, LSW
Miguel is a Licensed Social Worker, educator, and doctoral candidate in the Doctor of Social Work program at Morgan State University His work centers culturally grounded approaches to grief, wellness, and leadership within Black communities He is the founder of The N I N O Collective, a wellness initiative supporting Black men through Afrocentric, yoga informed, and collective healing practices, including the S A B A R A Grief Framework he developed Miguel’s work bridges academia and community practice to advance equitable, culturally responsive models of care
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ABetterTomorrowCounseling Services
901 Route 168 Suite 103
Turnersville, NJ, 08012
(609)254-9386
https://abettertomorrowcounselingse rvices com
A Better Tomorrow Counseling Services provides outpatient and IIC therapy for individuals, families, couples and children We provide a wide variety of therapeutic techniques to help you reach your goals
AbsoluteAwakenings&True LifeCare
3000 NJ-10
Morris Plains, NJ 07950 866-846-1094
absoluteawakenings com
Absolute Awakenings treats addiction; True Life Care focuses on mental health - both offer personalized, evidence-based care for lasting recovery
AccurateBillingGroupLLC 915 Lacey Rd 2nd Fl Forked River, NJ 08731 (609)713-4031
www abgnj com
Medical Billing/Consulting
AllaireHealthServices
1105 E County Line Rd. Suite 201 Lakewood, NJ 08701 (862)357-5629
allairehs com
Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long Term Care Communities, Proud Providers of Services for those aging in place.
AryaTherapyCenter ofNewJersey 4390 U S Rte 1 #200 Princeton, NJ 08540 (609) 245-6480
https://aryatherapynj com
We provide structured, evidencebased mental health treatment Our programs integrate individual and group therapy, psychiatric care, and structured treatment (PHP, IOP, and Outpatient) to help clients stabilize, grow, and thrive without stepping away from their daily lives
AtlanticHealthServices
1-800-247-9580
https://www.atlantichealth.org/home Atlantic Health has a long-standing tradition of providing exceptional patient outcomes and experiences We are home to seven award-winning hospitals Our system has also been ranked first in New Jersey in consumer preference by Monigle and first among health systems in the state as a “best workplace” by both Modern Healthcare and Fortune Magazine
BritelifeRecovery
504 Iron Ridge Rd Hanover, PA 17331 (267)371-2664
www briteliferecovery com
SUD Detox/Residential and IOP
CatastrophicIllnessin ChildrenReliefFund
New Jersey Department of Human Services
P O Box 728 Trenton, NJ 08625- 0728 (609) 292-0600
https://nj gov/humanservices/cicrf/ We are a financial assistance program for New Jersey Families whose children have an illness or condition otherwise uncovered by insurance, State or Federal programs, or other sources, such as fundraising The Fund is intended to assist in preserving a family's ability to cope with the responsibilities which accompany a child's significant health problems
CenterforFamilyGuidance
765 East Route 70 Building A-100 Marlton, NJ 08053 856-797-4800
https://ctrfamilyguidance.cfghealthne twork.com/
CFG offers a full range of services including: individual therapy; couples and family therapy; child and adolescent mental health; psychiatric evaluations; medication management; and school based evaluations.
CompleteCare
900 Van Buren St
Annapolis, MD 21403
https://completecarenj org/
Complete Care Management is a leading long-term care and post-acute rehabilitation provider in New Jersey We're hiring per diem part-time and full-time social workers.
Delta-TGroup
800 251 8501
https://www delta-tgroup com/ We offer reliable workforce solutions for small and large social and human service organizations Referred professionals support all levels of state and local government agencies (aging, family, children services); behavioral health agencies; child and adult IDD residential populations; as well as public and charter schools.
DiscoveryInstitute
80 Conover Rd
Marlboro, NJ 07746 (732) 518-0261
https://www.discoverynj.org/ Whether you are looking for help for yourself or for a loved one, we are here to help you find the best care possible We are able to answer any question you may have regarding addiction treatment or mental health treatment. Out certified addiction counselors can provide free evaluations and offer trusted guidance for you and your family
EllieMentalHealth
26 Madison Ave
Morristown, NJ, 07960 (732)233-5428
https://elliementalhealth com Individual therapy
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Fairleigh Dickinson University
210 Park Avenue M-SP2-01 Florham Park, NJ, 07932 (732) 979-3778
www fdu edu/msw
Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Master of Social Work online program prepares you to make a positive impact on social and economic justice, human rights and quality of life for diverse populations
GenPsych 5 Regent St. Livingston, NJ 07039 (908)303-7592
www.GenPsych.com
GenPsych provides PHP & IOP programs for children, teens, & adults
MH, SUD, ED, DBT, OCD 8 NJ locations
In-person or virtual In-net No waitlist
Guardian Recovery
427 Independence Dr Burlington, NJ 08016 (609)273-7206
guardianrecovery com
Guardian Recovery is a nationwide organization that provides the full continuum of care for adult and adolescents.
Hackensack Meridian Health 252 Rt 601 Belle Mead, NJ, 08502 (908)625-8305
www carrierclinic org
To inspire hope and recovery through expert treatment, education, compassionate care, and outstanding service
Hampton Behavioral Health Center
650 Rancocas Rd. Westampton, NJ 08060
609-518-2207
www hamptonhospital com Support mental health
Hoarders Express
529 Markey St. Camden, NJ 08102 (856)816-3842
www HoardersExpress com
We help Organize, Sort & Dispose with being Kind, Compassionate, Caring & Non-Judgmental
Insite Health
5 Greentree Centre, Marlton, NJ 08053, Suite 100 (833)494-6724
www.insitehealth.net
Insite Health, where technology and mental health coverage delivers accessible high-quality care at home, school or clinics serving with care
Integrated Care Concepts
615 Hope Rd Building 5B; 2nd Floor Eatontown, NJ, 07724 (908) 489-8088
integratedcareconcepts com
Our team of licensed therapists and highly trained mind-body specialists use a host of mental health treatment methodologies, blending Western and Eastern healing methods to provide trauma-informed care.
KidsPeace
4085 Independence Dr Schnecksville, PA 18078 (610) 597-5130
www kidspeace org
Serving behavioral and mental health needs of children, families and communities
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
15219 Kutztown Rd. Old Main 339 Kutztown, PA 19530 (717)575-9781
https://www kutztown edu/academics /colleges-and-departments/liberalarts-and-sciences/departments/ social-work html
Kutztown University responds to the community's needs by preparing social work professionals, leaders, and educators in BSW, MSW and DSW programs
Leadem Counseling 668 Commons Way Toms River, NJ 08755 (609)848-4507
www leademcounseling com
Outpatient Private Practice specializing in individualized therapeutic intensives and sex addiction treatment
Life Force Senior Care 1040 Kings Highway North Suite 310 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 (856)404-4147
www.lifeforceseniorcare.com
Life Force Senior Care provides live-in home care services in New Jersey. Our HHAs and supporting staff deliver quality and continuity in care
M&S Psychotherapy and Counseling 1157 Main Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011, US (973) 341-9869
https://mnspsych com
Our Mission is to provide high quality service that will enlighten and empower those who desire balance and comfort.
Monmouth University 400 Cedar Avenue West Long Branch, NJ 07764 (732) 571-3400
The School of Social Work is built around the ideals of advancing human rights and social justice Ranked as one of the top social work programs in the country by U S News & World Report, the school offers an undergraduate Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and a graduate Master of Social Work (MSW), both of which are nationally accredited and nationally recognized.
My Therapy Connection
1919 Kings Highway, 2nd Floor, Swedesboro, NJ 08085 (800)845 0336
https://mytherapyconnection com
Our experienced therapists are here for you, no matter your emotional or situational challenges We work with you to find a therapist that fits your needs so you feel safe and comfortable as you heal.
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NarcoticsAnonymousPublic InformationCommittee
(800)992-0401
https://www.nanj.org
Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean
NationalAllianceon MentalIllness
4301 Wilson Blvd , Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22203
703-524-7600
We are dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness Our Alliance includes more than 650 NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education to those in need
NASW-NJMembership
4365 Route 1 South, Suite 201 Monmouth Junction, NJ 08540 (732) 296-8070
Naswnj socialworkers org
NASW-NJMerchandise
4365 Route 1 South, Suite 201 Monmouth Junction, NJ 08540 (732) 296-8070
Naswnj.socialworkers.org
NewHope IntegratedBehavioral HealthCare
80 Conover Rd Marlboro, NJ 07746 (732)598-9177
newhopeibhc.org
Substance Use Treatment
NewJerseyDepartmentof ChildrenandFamilies
50 E State St Trenton, NJ 08625 (609)947-7505
www.nj.gov/dcf/
NJDCF: Safe Healthy Connected
NightingaleNJEldercare Navigators
11 W High St 1st Floor, Somerville, NJ 08876
908-452-6644
https://nightingalenj com/ Nightingale NJ is dedicated to assisting older adults navigate the healthcare system and maintain control of their lives throughout the aging process
NJCouncilonDevelopmental Disabilities
20 W State St 6th Fl Trenton, NJ 08625
609-984-5444
www njcdd org
Advocates for residents of long-term care facilities, addressing complaints, protecting rights and ensuring quality care.
NJDOLDivisionofTemporaryDisability andFamilyLeaveInsurance
1 John Fitch Way Trenton, NJ 08625 (848) 250-4007
myleavebenefits.nj.org
Cash benefits for NJ workers
NJ-Al-Anon/Alateen
8 Randolph Pl Keansburg, NJ 07734 (908)461-7768
NJ-Al-Anon.org
Provide comfort and support for families and friends of alcoholics
NJPPC
1340 Campus Parkway, Suite C Wall, NJ 07753
1-877-652-7624
https://www.nj-ppc.org/
Transforming access to children’s mental health care by empowering pediatric care providers
OurFamilyWizard
https://ourfamilywizard.com
OurFamilyWizard helps parents coparent with less conflict, while social workers use it to guide, monitor, and support healthier communication
Overeaters Anonymous
109 Jumping Brook Rd
https://www njioa org (732)221-6400
Fellowship for people recovering from unhealthy relationships with food and body image OA's twelve-step program works like Alcoholics Anonymous This program can help clients
PAX Health
3 Stearns Rd. East Brunswick, NJ 08816 (732)406-3515
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Behavioral Health Company
Penn Medicine Princeton Center for Eating Disorders 1 Plainsboro Road Plainsboro, NJ 08536 (640)261-0803
princetonhcs org/care-services/centerfor-eating-disorders-care
We provide acute inpatient treatment for children, adolescents, and adults of all genders with eating disorders, including anorexia and bulimia. Our Princeton, NJ Women’s Program offers intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization services, delivering the same evidence based care at an intermediate level for adults identifying as women
Penn Medicine Princeton House
Behavioral Health 351 New Albany Rd Moorestwon, NJ 08057 (609)712-0738
www princetonhouse org
Inpatient and outptatient treatment for people needing psychiatric and addiction help
PSE&G
80 Park Plaza, 14th Floor Newark, NJ 07102 (201)376-2467
pseg com/help
PSE&G Payment Assistance Outreach Team has information on energy assistance/energy efficiency programs that can help your clients to save energy
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Pyramid Healthcare
270 Lakemont Park Blvd Altoona, PA 16602
www pyramidhc com
Pyramid Healthcare is a multi-state behavioral health provider offering detox, residential, and outpatient care across New Jersey In New Jersey, it includes High Focus Centers(IOP/PHP) and the Hammonton detox & residential facility, providing traumainformed, evidence-based addiction and mental health treatment.
Ramapo College of NJ
505 Ramapo Valley Rd. Mahwah, NJ 07430 (201)684-7304
https://www ramapo edu/ Ramapo College of New Jersey is dedicated to providing students a strong foundation for a lifetime of achievement
Raytube LLC
https://studywithray.com/
My name is Rayshawn Ledet but you can call me Ray! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey! Nice to meet you! My goal is to help you pass your ASWB exam!
ReYou Ketamine Treatments
https://reyou.life/ 5170, Rt 9 South Howell, NJ 07731
Insurance-covered care for depression, anxiety, trauma, and other conditions in New Jersey
Roger's Behavioral Health
1 Winding Drive, Suite 106 Philadelphia, PA 1931 833 308 5887
A new way forward is just a step away, and we can help At our Philadelphia behavioral health treatment center, we offer a wide range of services to address various mental health conditions.
Rowan University Social Work Program
201 Mullica Hill blvd Glassboro, NJ, 08028 (215) 806-6573
Go Rowan edu/NASW
Our Master of Social Work (MSW) is designed to help students reach their full potential while helping others thrive
Rutgers University Behavioral Health
1260 Randolph Road Plainfield, NJ 07060 (800)969-5300
ubhcaddictionservices com
Rutgers UBHC Addiction Services delivers compassionate, judgment-free care through our Substance Abuse Treatment Services (SATS) & the Rutgers Center
Rutgers School of Social Work
120 Albany St. Tower One, Suite 200 New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (267)307-8023
socialwork rutgers edu
Our mission is to develop and disseminate knowledge through social work research, education, and training
Springpoint
4 Marion Avenue Franklin Park, NJ, 08823 (732) 547-8989
www.springpointsl.org
The Springpoint Difference. Expect the Best Live your Best
Summit Oaks Hospital
19 Prospect Street Summit, NJ 07902 (908)522-7071
Summitoakshospital.com
Free, 24/7 crisis intervention, assessment, referral and admission services
Supreme Consultants, LLC
71 Union Ave Suite 207 Rutherford, NJ 07070 (201)372.9600
www.supremeconsultants.com
Supreme Consultants provides skilled, bilingual professionals and services to bridge cultural gaps in NJ schools and behavioral health organizations
The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper Health 761 Cuthbert Blvd Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 (908) 528-6042
www southjerseryrecovery com
The Recovery Village has been a trusted resource for quality addiction treatment for over a decade Our board-certified medical director guides a team
The Renfrew Center (of eating disorders)
1 Kalisa Way Suite 211 Paramus, NJ 07652 (201) 615-1475
www renfrewcenter com
The Renfrew Center is the nation’s first residential eating disorder treatment facility
Turnbridge 189 Orange St New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (973)883-5348
www turnbridge com Treatment Provider
Walden University 560 W Monroe St. Suite 13 Chicago, Illinois 60661 (609)815-6082
www.waldenu.edu/naswnj Online University with Doctoral, Masters and Bachelors programs in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, Public Health, Public Policy.
You Are Accountable 331 Newman Springs Road, Building 3 Suite 320 Red Bank, NJ 07701 (646)450-7641
https://youareaccountable com Recovery isn’t a one-size-fits-all process, and neither is support Our plans offer structured accountability, testing, and coaching to help you build confidence and maintain progress regardless of where you are on your journey
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DISCOUNTS
HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO SPA:
Discount of 10% off all regularly priced services.
Guests may make reservations by calling 609-449-5380 and identifying themselves as an attendee of the National Association of Social Workers – New Jersey
Link to the guide of services: 07-22-hard-rock-ac-spa-brochure pdf (hardrockhotelatlanticcity com)
ENERAL HOTEL SHOP & CAFE:
Hard Rock Cafe: $10 off $50 purchase by showing your conference badge
Visit the Rock Shop Get 10% off of Hard Rock merchandise by showing your conference badge
neral Perks: Special show discount for The Hook, comes from Spiegelworld, the eators of Las Vegas #1 variety show Absinthe as well as Atomic Saloon.
Price Levels: Siren Circle, Promenade, Lido, Mermaid Grotto Convention Attendee Price: $67.58 (all inclusive of taxes and fees)
Visit: https://spiegelworld com/shows/the-hook/ for more information
AMPLIFY
TAKE ACTION. JOIN NASW.
Social workers are currently being called upon to provide expertise, engage and take action to pave the way for a brighter, safer and more inclusive future. Though this work is not new to our profession, there’s no better or more important time to come together as a collective and amplify our voices and values by being part of the largest, most influential organization of social workers in the world.
Advocacy
Social workers speak out and NASW-NJ takes action, whether that’s advocating for state licensure improvements, more opportunities to practice across state lines, or meeting with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs to understand licensure delays and develop a plan for the future
Professional Development:
Develop and provide the resources you need to support your clients, colleagues, and communities at large Since March 2020 alone, NASW-NJ has provided over 200 programs to keep social workers informed and upto-date on the newest professional advancements through certificate and continuing education programs, Community Conversations, the Race, Responsibility, & Reconciliation series and more.
Professional Home:
NASW-NJ makes it easy for social workers to connect and collaborate through virtual and regional in-person events, Unit Events, Shared Interest Groups, and leadership opportunities within the chapter and the national organization.
Engage with us to learn about what it means to be a member of NASW-NJ. At NASW-NJ, we work to provide you with the tools, resources and opportunities you need to keep doing just that.
Interested in learning more? Call our Member Services Team at 800 742 4089 or join online at www socialworkers org/join
Or visit the membership table located in the Exhibit Hall (the Arena).
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2 0 2 7 N A S W - N J A N N U A L C O N F E R E N C E S e e Y o u T h e r e ! April 18-20, 2027
