New Horizons Honors Social Workers

Press Release:  April 2, 2008

In March, New Horizons joined organizations across the United States to celebrate National Social Workers Month. More than 30 social workers from the organization were recognized for their outstanding service and treated to a luncheon and gifts of appreciation. 

Betty Ann Hutton, from Florida Atlantic University, was the guest speaker.  She reminded the professionals that they are part of the nation’s largest group of clinically trained mental health service providers…more than psychiatrists, psychologist and psychiatric nurses combined.   “Social workers make a world of difference by helping people make positive changes in their lives,” she said.

“We are fortunate to have such a dedicated group of social workers,” said Joanne Knight, Director of Human Resources.  “This special group of employees spends their days helping people with complicated psychological, health, social, and financial problems,” she said.   

“They assist families in need and people who are the victims of abuse. They provide counseling, advice, and direction for people who would otherwise have no way of bettering their situations,” she said.

National Social Workers Month was started in 1984 to recognize the tireless efforts of social workers.  Today, there are more than half a million social workers practicing in the United States.

New Horizons is your community mental health center serving the people of Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie Counties.  For information call 772-468-5600 or the website www.nhtcinc.org.