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.

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

To ensure staff availability, please make an appointment before visiting our office

Email us to schedule a meeting:

[email protected] for application questions
[email protected] for questions about complaints & professional conduct
[email protected] for general inquiries

Mail: 1888 Brunswick St., Suite 700
Halifax, NS B3J 3J8

Phone: 902-429-7799
Fax: 902-429-7650

Learn more about NSCSW staff

Inquiry Related to:

Social Work Regulations
NSCSW Council
Government Relations
Advocacy
Community Engagement

Who to Contact:

Valerie Heard

Interim Registrar/Executive Director
Telephone: (902) 429-7799 x 222
Email: [email protected]

Registration
Candidacy Mentorship Program — Information, evaluations, & regulatory oversight for candidates & mentors
Clinical Specialization Assessments
Professional Standards & Guidelines
Annual Renewal
Board of Examiners

Kyiaisha Benton

Associate Registrar
Telephone: (902) 429-7799 x 225
Email: [email protected]
or [email protected]

Applications — New member applications, including application status and submission of supporting documents (e.g. transcripts, references, background checks)
Registration – Verification of registration for current members, member status changes (e.g. switch to associate status while non-practicing, then resuming active status before returning to practice), reinstatement requests for former members, resignations/retirements
Registry Portal — Login & password assistance, updating profiles
Annual Renewals — Account access, renewal process guidance (including professional development tracking), general troubleshooting
Admin — Board of Examiners administrative support

Frankie Aiken

Administrative Support, Application Services
Telephone: (902) 429-7799 x 221
Email: [email protected]
or [email protected]

Complaints and Discipline
Compliance
Title Protection
Candidacy Mentorship Program – Mentor & supervisor support

Tyler Colbourne

Interim Professional Conduct Manager
Telephone: (902) 429-7799 x 223
Email: [email protected]
or [email protected]

Complaints and Discipline – Submitting a complaint, the complaints process and status of complaints
Admin – Professional conduct processes & regulatory committee support

Wilhemina Welbeck

Complaint & Compliance Coordinator
Telephone: (902) 429-7799 x 228
Email: [email protected]
or [email protected]

Admin – Frontline contact for inquiries to College, bookkeeping, office management, and committee support (Professional Development, Professional Standards, Health)
Registry portal – Login & password assistance, professional development tracking, general troubleshooting
Annual Renewals – Account access, invoices, payments, troubleshooting
Advertising – Job board & newsletter submissions

Polina Reiss

Administrative Support, Membership Services
Telephone: (902) 429-7799 x 226
Email: [email protected]

Media Relations – Point of contact for NSCSW spokespeople, background inquiries
Digital & Print Publications – Member newsletter, Connection magazine, NSCSW blog, research reports, advocacy materials
Social Media – Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn (Twitter/X account has been sunset)
NSCSW Websites – except registry portal inquiries (see admins above)

Rebecca Faria

Communication Coordinator
Telephone: (902) 429-7799 x 227
Email: [email protected]