This June and all year long, we celebrate our LGTBQIA2S+ social work community. NASW wishes all LGBTQIA2S+ social workers, advocates, and allies a happy Pride Month! We’re proud to work alongside you for a more just and more inclusive world that honors, uplifts, and celebrates our diverse and intersecting identities, as well as the stories and contributions of LGBTQIA2S+ individuals.
Michigan LGTBQIA2S+ social workers have long been the leaders in expanding civils rights and expanding access to services across our state and nationally. Today, our LGTBQIA2S+ social workers continue to develop new resources, provide critical mental health care, advocate for clients, and rally for more inclusive policies at the organizational, local, state, and federal levels. Throughout the month, NASW-Michigan will be spotlighting some of Michigan’s amazing LGTBQIA2S+ social workers through our communication channels. Complete this form for a chance to be featured or nominate someone you admire (with their consent, of course!)
NASW-Michigan and its LGBTQ+ Social Work Committee is excited to be participating in six pride events between June and September. Interested in celebrating Pride with your social work community? Complete this short form to sign up to volunteer with NASW-Michigan at an upcoming Pride celebration.
On July 26, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan House Bills 4616 and 4617 to protect LGBTQ+ youth by prohibiting conversion therapy for minors. Learn more>>>
“As political forces across the country have targeted the rights of LGBTQ+ communities, Michigan is proud to be home to a Legislature and a governor committed to standing up for LGBTQ+ Michiganders, defending our rights, and combating anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes,” said state Rep. Noah Arbit (D-West Bloomfield).
“From expanding protections in the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and banning conversion therapy to updating parentage and surrogacy laws, this Legislature has made real strides on issues that acutely affect LGBTQ+ Michiganders,” said state Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park). “Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate progress and re energize for the work ahead. I look forward to continued accomplishments as we work to make Michigan an even more welcoming and inclusive state for all.”
NASW Members Appointed to First-Ever Statewide LGTBQ+ Commission
Congratulations to the two NASW members pictured below who were appointed to serve on this Commission. We are thrilled to have you representing social work and working to advocate for Michigan’s LGTBQ+ community!
Michigan LGBTQ+ Social Work Committee
While there have been some recent wins for the LGTBQIA2S+ communityin Michigan, unfortunately we have recently seen a slew of unconscionable attacks on the LGTBQIA2S+ community through dangerous policies in other states across the United States. Most recently, misinformation has fueled attacks specifically on trans youth in state legislatures across the country. We want to highlight this interactive map by theHuman Rights Campaign for comprehensive care programs for gender-expansive children and adolescents. You can find additional LGBTQ+ youth resources from the Human Rights Campaign here.
NASW-Michigan is committed to organizing and advocating against these harmful attacks on our communities and working with our legislative and coalition partners to stop any efforts that may come to Michigan. If you would like to participate in these advocacy efforts, please consider joining the NASW-Michigan Michigan LGBTQ+ Social Work Committee.
New Gender Affirming Care Directory
Did you know NASW-Michigan now offers a Gender Affirming Care Directory composed of licensed Michigan therapists who offer clinical or case management services for transgender, gender non-conforming individuals, and/or their families?
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