BCASW is here to support members
If you are struggling with a practice issue, problems at your workplace, or an ethical dilemma, BCASW can provide guidance and direction and suggest resources for ongoing assistance. Members can call the office for support.
Mentoring for Members
Thanks to the generosity of members, BCASW has a roster of mentors willing to contribute their time to assist other members. Whether you need help preparing a resume, discussing a practice issue, exploring an ethical dilemma, checking out a new area of specialty, or assistance with career decisions, a BCASW mentor can support you.
Making the Transition from School to Practice is a longer-term mentoring program for new graduates entering the workforce.
- About the BCASW Mentoring Program (PDF)
- Application to be a Mentor (DOC)
- Request for Mentoring Services (DOC)
BCASW Peer Support Group for Members Starting Private Practice
Thinking of starting a private practice? Learn from other BCASW members who are in various stages of starting their practice. The group does not look at client issues and is not a supervision group, but it provides practical information to guide members through the process of starting a practice.
The group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 12 noon. BCASW sends a Zoom invite/link to all members on the mailing list. Attendance is voluntary and members are welcome to attend any or all meetings. A Q&A sheet developed by the group is given to new members before their first meeting to avoid repeating topics and basic information. Questions not addressed in the group are prioritized at the next session.
Please contact the BCASW office for further information or to join the group’s mailing list: 604 730 9111 or bcasw@bcasw.org.