NASW-MA Chapter Competitors

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminstration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. Charged with reducing the impact of substance abuse and mental illnesses of America's communities, SAMHSA has made significant strides throughout its 22-year history and serves as a national and global leader in the field of behavioral health care. SAMHSA provides leadership and devotes its resources, including programs, policies, information and data, contracts and grants, to help the United States act on the knowledge that behavioral health is essential to health, prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover from mental and substance use disorders.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), in Washington, DC, is the largest membership organization of professional social workers. It promotes, develops, and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW also seeks to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through its advocacy.

The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America is the national trade association for the distribution tier of the wine and spirits industry. Founded in 1943, WSWA is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with more than 366 corporate members in 50 states and the District of Columbia. The industry generates more than $55 billion in tax revenue for federal, state and local governments each year—wholesalers are a major economic engine. WSWA membership represents 80% of all wines and spirits sold at wholesale in the United States.