The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers exists to serve and protect Nova Scotians by effectively regulating the profession of social work.

As a member you have the ability to support the NSCSW in building a professional community that embodies the best of social work practice.

Ensuring Nova Scotians receive the services of skilled and competent social workers who are knowledgeable, ethical, qualified, and accountable to the people who receive social work services.

Private practitioners are self-employed RSWs who are licensed to practice independently in one or more areas of specialization.

We establish, maintain, and regulate Standards of Professional Practice to ensure Nova Scotians receive the services of skilled and competent social workers who are knowledgeable, ethical, qualified, and accountable to the people who receive their services.

Stay up to date on the latest news and events happening with NSCSW.

Contact the NSCSW

Mail: 1888 Brunswick St., Suite 700
Halifax, NS B3J 3J8
Phone: 902-429-7799
Fax: 902-429-7650

Learn more about the NSCSW staff

Inquiry Related to:

Ethical Consultations
Social Work Regulations
NSCSW Council and Board of Examiners
Government Relations
Advocacy
Community Engagement

Who to Contact:

Alec Stratford

Registrar/Executive Director
Telephone: (902) 429-7799 x 224
Email: Alec.Stratford@nscsw.org

Member Portal
Annual Renewals – Payments, Invoices, Troubleshooting
Administrative support

Nancy Viner

Executive Assistant
Telephone: (902) 429-7799 x 226
Email: nancy.viner@nscsw.org

Registration
Applications – New RSW applications, candidate applications, student applications, status of application
Member Portal – Logging in, updating profile

Ogochukwu Okechukwu

Regulatory and Applications Administrator
Telephone: (902) 429-7799 x 221
Email: ogochukwu.okechukwu@nscsw.org

Complaints and Discipline – Submitting a complaint, the complaints process
Candidacy Mentorship Program
Professional Standards

Valerie Shapiro

Regulatory and Candidacy Consultant
Telephone: (902) 429-7799 x 222
Email: valerie.shapiro@nscsw.org

Professional Development and Member Training
Conference & AGM
Advocacy
Connection Magazine

Annemieke Vink

Professional Practice Consultant
Telephone: (902) 429-7799 x 223
Email: annemieke.vink@nscsw.org

Connection Magazine – Advertising, Contributing, Editorial Guide
Newsletter – Advertising social worker job and professional development opportunities, upcoming events, submitting a blog to NSCSW newsletter
Social Media – NSCSW Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
Media Contact
Website – except applicant/member portal (see above)

Rebecca Faria

Communication Coordinator
Telephone: (902) 429-7799 x 227
Email: rebecca.faria@nscsw.org