Currently, there are a half million social workers within the US. On any given day, at almost any given time, there are social workers engaged in efforts to help and/or advocate for their clients who may be experiencing problems that touch most of our lives. Clients served may suffer from chronic illness, substance abuse, death, unemployment, mental illness, or violence as well as a host of other issues.

Throughout the US,in every community, social workers help people maintain hope and seek solutions in these difficult situations. Social workers counsel people about their situations, then connect them with programs and resources that best match their individual needs and circumstances. Millions of American families are helped every day by professional social workers.

Social workers advocate for clients and help to insure social justice within all areas of life. Social workers make a difference in the lives of others as they work to help people rebuild their lives while strengthening the communities within which they work.

Social workers help on any given day, at any given time and within any given community! Learn more about all things social work on Mahalo. Explore the profession, education, careers, research and current issues in social work. Welcome to Mahalo's site on social work!