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A smiling school social worker talks to a student.
How does a school social worker support students, families and schools? Explore school social worker roles and the invaluable services these professionals deliver.
A social worker smiles with an older client.
What role does a geriatric social worker play in senior care? Explore how geriatric social workers support older adults and make a meaningful difference.
A hospice social worker holds the hand of a hospice patient.
What does it take to become a hospice social worker? Discover the invaluable role hospice social workers play in providing dignified end-of-life care.
VCU MSW Alum, Nina Rhys.
Nina Rhys, a clinical social worker, shares her experience in VCU’s online Master of Social Work program and insights from more than 25 years in health care.
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Not so far away from the daily lives of most Americans is a growing crisis: the opioid epidemic. Government reports show that from April 2020 to April 2021, more than 100,000 people died from drug overdoses. These numbers don’t account for the people who have been lucky enough to survive, yet are still battling addictions to dangerous drugs.
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Emerging evidence is suggesting interactions with animals may benefit trauma survivors. View the infographic to explore the benefits of companion animals.
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Tens of thousands of Afghans have been scrambling to evacuate the country since the beginning of August, and U.S airlifts out of the main international airport in Kabul have been bottlenecked. Currently, about 28,000 Afghans have fled, and more than 17,000 are planning to resettle in the U.S through the Special Immigrant Visa Program, or SIV.
M.S.W. student Polly Lund.
Online Master of Social Work student Polly Lund, mother of six with a husband in the military, builds her career as a therapist through remote learning.
An older person sits on a couch with family members.
What resources and support are available when dealing with elder abuse? Learn how to navigate adult protective services in Virginia to get the help you need.
A social worker runs a group therapy session.
Substance use social workers address a health crisis that affects millions. Find out more about the role and career path of addiction counselors.