March is National Social Work Month

GVMH Social Work Staff are pictured L to R, Front Row:  Trina Schroeder, Linda Jones, and Lisa Wright.   Back Row:  David Rivas, Lacey Clouse (BSW Intern), Rachel Day, and Gayle Hunt

March is National Social Work Month and Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare’s Social Services Department is proud to help celebrate the more than 600,00 Social Workers nationwide.  Social Workers are found throughout our community and can provide resources to those who need it most. 

Social Workers are trained professionals who hold a bachelors, masters or doctorate degree in social work.  Social Workers can be found in a wide variety of locations including mental health facilities, counseling centers, family services, the military and politics.  Nationally, more than 200 social workers hold public office.  Currently there are two U.S senators and seven Representatives who have degrees in social work.

Social Workers help clients who face a disability or a life-threatening disease or a social problem.  They may assist families that have domestic conflicts involving children or spousal abuse or they may conduct research, advocate for improved services or are involved in policy development.  Because of the vast services they are able to provide, the need for social worker is expected to grow twice as fast as any other occupation in coming years.

Social Workers have the right education, experience and dedication to help people help themselves whenever they need it.  Join GVMH in the celebration as the social work field continues to grow with purpose and possibility. For more information about Social Services at GVMH call 890-7295.