School of Social Work
Stronger Together: UConn Health and UConn join Community in Advancing Wellness
Our word of the month for April is "Community" and at UConn Health, community isn’t just a word, it’s the foundation of everything we do. Whether it’s the connections between our patients and providers, the collaboration among our teams, or our commitment to serving those beyond our walls, community defines who we are.
Social Workers Are a Vital Part of Care Teams
UConn Health recognizes contributions of its 35 social workers
Campaign School for Social Workers Cultivates the Candidates, Campaign Managers, and Communicators of Tomorrow
'Democracy reflects the priorities of those who show up'
UConn School of Social Work Lands $587,633 Mental Health Training Grant
Grant will support 50,000 students in under-resourced Connecticut school districts
UConn’s Experts in Aging Honor Colleagues and Highlight Advances
'This is a time of remarkable innovation in geriatric medicine and gerontology'
Voting Is Social Work: Empowering Social Workers to Empower Voters
'We've always believed that social work has the power to transform democracy'
Social Work Professor Focused on HIV, Intimate Partner Violence Research Brings New Perspective
'My work considers the intersection of social work, public health, psychology, and implementation science to see how I can utilize those interdisciplinary approaches to address the health issues this population faces'
‘Access to Food is a Human Right’: New Professor Focused on Childhood Food Insecurity
Forté is considering the impact food insecurity has on one’s mental health, specifically for young people in middle and high school, and how that impact can be measured accurately
Professor Earns Prestigious Award for Advancing Education in International Social Work
'Helping students to see the interconnectedness of global issues and the local issues they are trying to address here in Connecticut is so important'
SAMHSA Grant to Fight Substance Use, Related Issues Among Youth in 5 Connecticut Counties
The initiative began Sept. 30 and seeks to screen 7,000 youth ages 12 to 21 for substance use disorders. An expected 2,700 will be provided with services