Mental Health
Subject Line: Local Spokesperson Available to Comment Social
Workers Role in (Month/Week/Date)
The power of social work affects people here
in our community and we'd like to tell you about it.
Mental illness has a way of making people feel
uncomfortable. It's a problem that most wish would just go
away. Factor in addictions and emotional traumas from disasters,
and it's easy to see that mental illness affects more people
in (name of community) than you can imagine.
That's where trained social workers step in.
According to government health statistics, 60 percent of the
nation's mental health services are delivered by social workers.
In addition, social workers provide more than 40 percent of
disaster-related mental health services for the American Red
Cross.
If you're interested in learning more about the
(month/week/date), I can set up an interview with (name, title).
They can provide insight and knowledge on the mental health
services available to the people of (local community).
Additionally, we may also be able to introduce
you to those who've been helped first-hand by local social
workers, who can tell you how their lives have changed for
the better.
Please contact me, (name), at (phone). Thank
you for your consideration.
(Local Chapter or Organization
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About the National Association of Social Workers
Founded in 1955, the National Association of
Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization
of professional social workers in the world, with more than
153,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth
and development of its members, to create and maintain standards
for the profession, and to advance sound social policies. NASW
also contributes to the well-being of individuals, families,
and communities through its work and advocacy.
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