Detroit Clinical and HRSA Scholars Provide Telehealth Support
Via the Virtual Therapy Collaboration for Wayne County, the School of Social Work’s Detroit Clinical Scholars and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Scholars have been providing low-cost/no-cost mental health support to callers, age 14 and up, who are suffering from COVID-related...
Michigan Social Work Response to the New Guidance For International Students
In response to the new guidance issued Monday by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, we are working closely with the U-M International Center to discuss the implications for our students. Based on initial review, these regulations for international students do not conflict with the School...
New — Level Up Lab Harnesses Technology for Social Good
The School of Social Work announces the Level Up: Employment Skills Simulation Lab, which develops solutions designed to bridge the equity gap in employment opportunities for underserved groups. Associate Professor Matt Smith is the principal investigator. Assistant Professor Jamie Mitchell and JD...
Hopefulness, Mental Health and Wellness Counseling are Vital for Young Asian American Cancer Survivors
Assistant Professor Anao Zhang talks with the CDC about hopefulness, mental health and wellness counseling for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors.
Daicia Price Leads Trauma-Informed Police Trainings
“I have lots of challenges around my experience with law enforcement,” says Clinical Assistant Professor Daicia Price. “I have been incarcerated myself, and my son has been incarcerated for crimes he did not commit. With all that is going on now, I was trying to figure out how to make a difference.”...
Pandemic and Protests - the Michigan Social Work Community in Action
Between the pandemic and the protests in the wake of George Floyd’s brutal death, social workers have been called to action. We checked in with a number of students, alumni and community members to hear how they are putting their training into action these last several months. Read the stories of...
Student Union Encourages Social Workers to Act Now in Support of Recent Supreme Court Rulings
Dear SSW community,
"At the Michigan SSW Social Work We Believe... Black Lives Matter, Womxn's Rights are Human Rights, No Human is Illegal, Love is Love, Environmental Justice is Social Justice, Community is Everything."
- ABSW Inclusion Sign in McGregor Commons
Student Union would like to share...
Words Matter: Insights on Conversations About Race
PhD student Change Kwesele recently published “‘It’s Not a Quick Fix.’ Notes for the ‘good’ white people: Insights on conversations about race at work” on Medium. Kwesele breaks down why the choice of words matters. “White people must be mindful of how certain ‘polite’ words and conversations have...
Abigail Eiler Appointed to Big Ten Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Coalition
Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work Abigail Eiler was appointed to the Big Ten Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Coalition. The coalition will encourage, educate and empower student-athletes and will develop tangible and actionable efforts in a collective manner and provide viable solutions...