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National Association of Social Work

March 12, 2024

Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the world’s largest membership organization of professional social workers. NASW works to enhance its members’ professional growth and development, create and maintain professional standards, and advance sound social policies. NASW aims to promote the quality and effectiveness of social work practice in the United States, improve conditions of life in our democratic society using social work knowledge and skills, and help maintain and promote high standards for social work practice and preparation for practice.

NASW provides continuing education, professional development, and networking opportunities through in-person and online events and workshops. They offer multiple professional development programs and products such as credentials, education and training courses, newsletters, employment information, resources, and publications.

When participating in NASW professional development programs, members can receive free CEs and CEs at discounted rates to fill their licensing or credentialing requirements.

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American Counseling Association

March 12, 2024

The American Counseling Association is a not-for-profit, professional, and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. Founded in 1952, the ACA is the world’s largest association exclusively representing professional counselors in various practice settings. This site provides access to a wide range of online courses designed to help mental health professionals earn continuing education credits. Stay informed while enhancing your knowledge and skills with tailored courses for mental health professionals.

The ACA offers a Free CE and Featured CE each month! The Free CE is available to both ACA members and nonmembers; the Featured CE is available at discounted member and nonmember rates.

In their Professional Development Center, you can learn in a variety of formats, such as video-based courses, education sessions, and webinars, as well as text-based book chapters and journal articles. Browse the full catalog of ACA courses or on-demand webinars at the link above.

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Illinois Crisis Prevention Network (ICPN)

March 12, 2024

Illinois Crisis Prevention Network’s (ICPN) mission is to bridge the gap between crisis management and crisis prevention by providing support and stability for children and adults experiencing behavioral, mental health, or medical challenges so that they may live and flourish in their community. ICPN offers community-based services and support to those referred, their families, provider agencies, schools, places of employment, and community day service programs.

ICPN’s Support Services Teams (SST) assist on a statewide basis. The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DHS-DDD) generates referrals to ICPN to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, many of whom are dually diagnosed with a mental illness and are experiencing complex behavioral or medical challenges. See the link above for details on the referral process.

ICPN provides professional development via evidence-based and best-practice learning opportunities to families and agencies across Illinois. Their clinicians offer onsite and virtual community-based workshops that are open to all community members and free of charge. ICPN is an approved CEU provider for various specialties. See the Professional Development segment of their website for more information.