Psychology, Human Services, & Social Work Resource Guide: Human Services & Social Work Resources

The Academy is an honorific society of distinguished scholars and practitioners dedicated to achieving excellence in the field of social work and social welfare through high-impact work that advances social good.

ASWB owns and maintains the social work licensing examinations that are used to test a social worker’s competence to practice ethically and safely.

Represents, protects, and amplifies the voices of clinical social workers and promotes the highest standards of professional practice through advocacy, supporting the effectiveness of state societies, and facilitating educational opportunities.

Works to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health and human services and fostering advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services.

The National Association for Rural Mental Health (NARMH) is a professional organization that serves the field of rural mental health. NARMH's membership includes the entire spectrum of the rural mental health community: consumers, family members, practitioners, administrators, educators, researchers, and policy makers.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world.

NIMH documents and expands the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses research. Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

A members-only organization, find valuable resources for supporting human services, a platform for advocacy and collaboration, professional opportunities, and information on the Tau Upsilon Alpha (TUA) Honor Society. Tiered membership rates to help students.

Career information through the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Occupational Outlook Handbook career information through the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Resources and articles on career development for social workers.

Occupational Outlook Handbook career information through the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Various hosts, produced by the National Association of Social Workers.

Hosted and produced by Jonathan Singer, Ph.D, LCSW.

Child Welfare Information Gateway promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, youth, and families by connecting child welfare, adoption, and related professionals as well as the public to information, resources, and tools covering topics on child welfare, child abuse and neglect, out-of-home care, adoption, and more.

Provides advice for students on ethics, field placement, careers, graduate school, and other practical issues. Includes social work news, book reviews and a newsletter.

An annual survey of both men and women conducted by in-person interviews and collecting data on pregnancy, birth, marriage, cohabitation, infertility, contraception use, family life, and general and reproductive health.

From NORC at the Univ. of Chicago, this biennial survey tracks attitudes on social issues such as health, marriage, family, and work conditions over time.