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The College recently published Practice Notes: Administration of Naloxone, recognizing that social workers and social service workers play an integral role in supporting clients who live with mental health and substance use issues.

As a result of Ontario’s Missing Persons Act,  police officers are now able to request confidential client information if they believe that it will assist in finding a missing person.

Part of the College’s Glenda McDonald Educational Series, AMED features educational activities and provides registered social workers and registered social service workers with an opportunity to network and learn more about the College’s priorities and accomplishments.

We understand that during these challenging times, there remains an ongoing need for applicants to register with the College, as well as a desire for an expedited process to put individuals in a position to contribute during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

In response to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the College has postponed the date of the election for both of the membership categories of social work and social service work to July 23, 2020.

Employers play an important role in helping the College fulfill its mandate of public protection. Educational tools and resources are available to employers on the College website….

In 2017, the College launched its inaugural employer outreach campaign, a multi-faceted effort that included targeted digital advertising, in-person meetings and the development of online resources, such as the Employer Communiqué and employer quiz….

In December 2019, the College introduced a Reporting Form to better assist stakeholders, including employers, in fulfilling their mandatory reporting obligations. The Form is a web-based fillable PDF that can be downloaded, completed and submitted online.

The Social Work and Social Service Work Act (the Act) defines the term “incapacitated” as meaning that a member is suffering from a physical or mental condition or disorder such that they are unfit to carry out their professional responsibilities and should not be permitted to practise, or that their certificate of registration should be subject to terms, conditions or limitations.