Award Type: 
CASW Distinguished Service Award
Award Year: 
2023
Nominating Partner: 
Ontario Association of Social Workers / L'Association des travailleuses et travailleurs sociaux de l'Ontario
Recipient Bio: 

We are grateful for and honour the exceptional leadership and continued dedication of all Ontario social workers, who continue to provide high quality mental health support and assist Ontarians in navigating complex systems of care. Each and every day, social workers are on the frontlines of mental health recovery, providing vital assessment, treatment, case management and system guidance. In multiple health care settings, long-term care, schools, community mental health, private practice and more, Ontario’s social workers are there to intervene early, reduce barriers to care, and deliver the quality mental health support that individuals, families, and communities need.