West Virginia 2024 Regular Session

West Virginia Senate Bill SR69

Introduced
3/6/24  
Enrolled
3/7/24  

Caption

Recognizing month of March as National Social Work Awareness Month

Impact

The resolution serves to enhance public awareness about the vital services offered by social workers, which include mental health counseling, case management, and support for vulnerable populations in West Virginia. By officially recognizing this month, the Senate aims to foster a greater appreciation of the challenges and triumphs social workers face in delivering critical services to individuals and families throughout the state.

Summary

Senate Resolution 69 (SR69) recognizes March as National Social Work Awareness Month. This initiative aims to highlight the essential role social workers play in providing support in various sectors, including hospitals, mental health facilities, and through crisis intervention services. The resolution also emphasizes the theme for this year, which is 'Empowering Social Workers', signaling a commitment to acknowledging and uplifting the contributions of social workers in the community.

Sentiment

General sentiment around SR69 is positive, emphasizing the importance of social work and the professionals dedicated to this field. The resolution reflects a collective acknowledgment of the hard work and dedication displayed by social workers and aims to create momentum for more support and recognition of their efforts within legislative and public spheres.

Contention

While there appears to be broad support for recognizing social work, the discussion may touch on the broader challenges faced by social workers, including funding issues for social services and the need for more resources to support mental health initiatives. While not contentious in a partisan sense, some advocates might argue that more substantial legislative action is necessary to address systemic issues in the social work field.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

WV SR47

Recognizing March as American Red Cross month

WV HB2146

Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

WV SR46

Designating March 7, 2023, as Deaf Awareness Day at Legislature

WV SB273

Relating to allocation of child protective workers in counties based upon population of county

WV SB698

Updating term of "physician assistant" to "physician associate"

WV HB3415

Maternal Health and Family Support Act

WV HB3261

Relating to Social Workers Qualifications

WV SB617

Relating to Intellectual and Development Disabilities Waiver Program Workforce Study

WV HB2482

Relating to social determinants of health

WV SR30

Recognizing February 14, 2023, as National Donor Day at Legislature

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.