Christiane C. Long, LCSW

09/16/2025

09/10/2025

the mental health all-stars

09/09/2025

This is what it is. You choose your future home when you love. Choose wisely. Choose safety.⁣

09/08/2025

The University of Arkansas’s Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation is offering free Youth Mental Health First Aid training for students, faculty and Northwest Arkansas residents.

09/06/2025

Tailgating with NASW Arkansas & Arkansas Problem Gambling Council is all about good food, great people, and school spirit. Come hang out at our tents, grab some snacks, and connect with fellow social workers and friends!

🐗 Woo Pig Sooie! 🐺 Howl Yes!

09/02/2025

09/02/2025

Tears don’t interrupt the process — they ARE the process. 
All the tears are welcome. No tear is too much.

08/29/2025

08/21/2025

08/18/2025

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT... Welcome new and returning students to Fayetteville. I’m Cody Yancey, owner of Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs. I’m a UofA alum and Army Veteran. I care about this community and the people in it. While Dickson Street can be lots of fun, it can also be dangerous. I offer my establishments as a SAFE PLACE for any individuals who may need help while on Dickson St. My team and I are here 8p-4a Th/Fri/Sat and if you find yourself in an unsafe situation, we’re happy to help.

Sometimes you may feel you’ve had too much to drink and aren’t sure how to get home. We can help find a way to get you home safely.

Sometimes you may have people around you that are making you feel uncomfortable or unsafe. You can come hang out with us, no questions asked, no purchase required.

Sometimes you may get separated from your friends and your phone is dead and you’re not sure what to do. We carry iPhone chargers.

The bars close at 2am. We’re here much later than that and can provide a safe place to figure out what to do.

SAFETY TIPS:
-Don’t drive home intoxicated.

-Charge your phone.

-Don’t go home with someone you don’t know well.

-Try to use the buddy system and avoid being out alone, especially at the end of the night.

I’ve been trained on recognizing opioid overdose and carry Naloxone (opioid overdose reversal drug) kits.

I’ve lived in NWA my entire life. This is my community, and it’s awesome. Enjoy it. And if you need something, don’t hesitate to come see us.

04/02/2025

Help the social work field and contact your representatives!

📣 URGENT ACTION ALERT 📣 HB1712 – Social Work Licensure Compact is up for discussion in the Senate Public Health, Welfare & Labor Committee TODAY or TOMORROW!

✅ This bill helps social workers serve across state lines while preserving Arkansas’s authority.

📞 Contact your Senators NOW and urge a YES vote on HB1712!

🎯 Key Committee Members to Contact:
Chair Sen. Missy Irvin – (870) 269-2703 | missy.irvin@senate.ar.gov
Vice Chair Sen. Dave Wallace – (870) 919-8046 | dave.wallace@senate.ar.gov
Sen. Scott Flippo – (870) 421-3420 | scott.flippo@senate.ar.gov
Sen. Ricky Hill – (501) 286-2285 | ricky.hill@senate.ar.gov
Sen. Greg Leding – (479) 422-8099 | greg.leding@senate.ar.gov
Sen. Fredrick J. Love – (501) 612-3939 | fred.love@senate.ar.gov
Sen. John Payton – (501) 362-5815 | john.payton@senate.ar.gov
Sen. Clint Penzo – (479) 466-6681 | clint.penzo@senate.ar.gov

📢 Tell them: “I support HB1712 – the Social Work Licensure Compact. Please vote YES to support workforce mobility and client access to care!”

💬 Together, we can make this a reality!

03/13/2025

📢 Big win for social workers in Arkansas! This morning, NASW Arkansas board members testified before the House Public Health, Welfare, and Labor Committee in support of HB1712, the bill to enact the Social Work Licensure Compact—and it PASSED! 🎉

Now, we need YOUR voice! Contact your representatives and urge them to vote YES on HB1712 to strengthen our profession and improve access to social work services across state lines. Let’s get this across the finish line! 💙

Find your Representatives here and text, call, or email them today! https://districtfinder.youraedi.com/