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NASW-Michigan Celebrates Pride 2026

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This June and throughout the year, NASW-Michigan proudly celebrates and supports our LGBTQIA2S+ social work community. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to LGBTQIA2S+ social workers, advocates, educators, students, and allies who continue to advance equity, dignity, and inclusion across Michigan and beyond.

Social workers play a critical role in creating affirming spaces where all people can thrive. Across our state, LGBTQIA2S+ social workers are providing essential mental health services, advocating for inclusive policies, supporting vulnerable communities, educating future professionals, and helping build a more just and compassionate society.

Pride Month offers an opportunity to celebrate the resilience, contributions, and diverse identities that strengthen our communities. Throughout June and beyond, Pride events across Michigan bring together individuals, families, advocates, and allies to celebrate authenticity, foster connection, and advocate for progress.

Thank you to the LGBTQIA2S+ social workers, students, advocates, and allies who continue to lead with courage, compassion, and authenticity. This Pride Month and every month, NASW-Michigan stands with you in celebrating, advocating, and building a more inclusive future for all.

Happy Pride Month!

🌈 Volunteer with NASW-Michigan at Lansing Pride

NASW-Michigan's LGBTQIA2S+ Social Work Committee is seeking volunteers to help represent the profession at Pride celebrations throughout Michigan this summer.

Volunteers are asked to assist at the NASW-Michigan booth for a few hours during an event, helping distribute materials, answer questions about social work services, connect with community members, and celebrate alongside fellow advocates. All materials and guidance will be provided. 

If you are interested in volunteering at Lansing Pride on June 27, 2026, please click here to complete our volunteer interest form.

Looking for Pride celebrations near you? Click here to explore Pride events happening throughout Michigan and join your local community in celebrating Pride Month.

🌟 Gender Affirming Care Directory

NASW-Michigan's Gender Affirming Care Directory connects individuals and families with licensed Michigan social workers and mental health professionals who provide affirming clinical and case management services for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive individuals.

All providers listed have completed NASW-Michigan's specialized training on affirming care practices and maintain active professional licensure in Michigan.

Explore the Gender Affirming Care Directory

Learn about NASW-Michigan’s Affirming Care Provision Across the Gender Spectrum: A Training for Mental Health Professionals Certificate Program

Zoom Backgrounds for Pride

🏛️ Advocacy Matters

As social workers, we remain committed to advancing policies that promote equity, inclusion, safety, and access to care for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and families. We recognize the ongoing challenges many members of the community continue to face and remain dedicated to advocating for affirming services, protections, and opportunities for all.

The NASW-Michigan LGBTQIA2S+ Social Work Committee continues to monitor policy developments, engage in advocacy efforts, and collaborate with community partners to advance social justice throughout our state.

Join the Michigan LGBTQIA2S+ Social Work Committee

NASW Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Conversation Therapy Ban & A Call to Action for Social Workers 

🤝 Community & Resources

We encourage our social work community to learn more about and support organizations doing critical work across Michigan:

• Equality Michigan
• Affirmations
• Ruth Ellis Center
• Transgender Michigan
• SAGE Metro Detroit
• Salus Center

NASW Resources
 
Additional Resources

From NASW: Resources to enhance social workers’ capacity to support LGBTQIA2S+ people across the lifespan



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