Welcome to the Nova Scotia Association of Black Social Workers
ABSW offers educational and community based programs ranging from clinical counselling to professional development.
Our History
ABSW is a volunteer charitable organization consisting of Black Social Workers and Human Service Workers throughout the Province. ABSW was originally formed in Montreal, Canada in 1977. A group started in Nova Scotia in 1979, with a membership of 4. ABSW was reactivated in 1987, and now has a growing membership. ABSW offers educational and community based programs ranging from clinical counselling to professional development.
About the organization
Our Mission Statement
The key mission of the association is to act as support group and professional development resource for African Canadian workers. The ABSW provides a structure and forum through which Black Social Workers and workers in related fields can exchange ideas, offer services and develop programs in the interest of the Black Community and the community at large.
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Our Vision
Access and equal opportunities for under-represented communities
Our Goal
To contribute towards the health and wellbeing of people of African descent in Nova Scotia
Available Services
ABSW offers educational and community based programs ranging from clinical counselling, Africentric Education and Anti-Black Racism Training sessions, and professional development. ABSW conducts awareness sessions on social issues such as: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Gambling, Parenting Bi-racial/Black Children, Palliative Care etc
Be a difference maker
Support as as we provide education by providing courses, seminars, and workshops about social workrelated projects and programs geared towards persons of African descent
ABSW Quick Links
Looking for training, need help finding a job? Want to join ABSW use one of the quick links to find what you need.
Training
Training
The ABSW provides training on various topics such as Africentric Theory Introduction, Sensitivity Training, Child Welfare, and much more.
Scholarship
ABSW Resources
Looking for Scholarship opportunities? Or interested in a new job? Check out our resources.
Publications
Publications
Interested in learning more about our community? Purchase a few of our publications today!More about the organization
The Four Pillars of ABSW
