Research Guides: Social Work: Websites & Statistics

Government Websites

Join Together
A major provider of current news, research and funding opportunities for people working in the fields of tobacco, alcohol and drug prevention and treatment.
National Addiction Technology Transfer Center
A project of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration dedicated to rapidly translating scientific information on addictions prevention and treatment for practitioners' use.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Contains information on alcohol disorders of interest to social workers.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Contains information on drug disorders of interest to social workers.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Provides practice-relevant information on mental and substance use disorders, including its "Treatment Improvement Protocol Series."

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. Visit often for the latest on a wide range of topics.
Child Welfare League of America
A non-profit organization that focuses on children and youth who may have experienced abuse, neglect, or family disruption. The website includes empirical research and data on the status of children and families in the United States.
Clinical Social Work Association
Supports clinical social workers by providing clinical training, legislative advocacy on mental health matters, and professional practice support.
Focus Adolescent Services
Their mission is to provide information and resources to empower individuals to help their teens and heal their families.
NASW Standards for the Practice of Clinical Social Work
NASW Standards for the Practice of Social Work with Adolescents
American Bar Association: Family Law

DSM-5 This link opens in a new window
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition, is the most comprehensive, current, and critical resource for clinical practice available to today's mental health clinicians and researchers of all orientations. DSM-5 is used by health professionals, social workers, and forensic and legal specialists to diagnose and classify mental disorders.