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If you’re looking for mental health or social support in Ontario, you may come across both social workers and social service workers. But what’s the difference between these two professions, and how do you know which professional can best meet your needs? While social work and social service work are distinct professions with unique roles, both are regulated by the Ontario Co...

The College invites you to attend its virtual Practice Notes: In Conversation video resource session:

Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Format: Fully virtual
Cost: Free

Every ...

As we move into the fall, it is a natural time to pause and reflect on the progress the College has made and where we are headed. This year marks the third year of our 2024–2029 Strategic Plan and is an opportunity to look back at what we have accomplished, whi...

As Ontario’s population ages, social workers and social service workers are increasingly supporting older adults. The decisions these clients make may be questioned by family members, caregivers or service providers. In these situations, practitioners may find themselves balancing concerns about safety with an older adult’s dignity, preferences and right to make their own cho...

Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAP) is a therapeutic approach that has growing interest surrounding it. Social workers and social service workers may increasingly encounter questions about providing services in this emerging area of practice.

Registrants may participate in PAP in certain circumstances by providing psychosocial and psychotherapeutic services; ho...