r/socialwork

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About r/socialwork

This community is for social workers and those interested in joining the social work field! It is a place to ask for advice, share your frustrations, receive support, and anything else related to the social work sector.

The community at a glance

r/socialwork is a Subreddit for Social Impact with roughly 127K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #6 in the Social Impact communities list.

Roughly 20K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Social Work, Struggling, and Job. Product recommendations often mention lmsw prep book, liability coverage, and masters exam study materials.

On Reddit
127K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +20K members
Growth: +19.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 1K members
  • 2014: 2K members
  • 2015: 2K members
  • 2016: 2K members
  • 2017: 4K members
  • 2021: 38K members
  • 2023: 28K members
  • 2024: 19K members
  • 2025: 20K members
  • 2026: 10K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 1K members

Topics

  • Social Work
    48 posts in the past month
    #1
    Social Work
    48
  • Struggling
    31 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    31
  • Job
    12 posts in the past month
    #3
    Job
    12
  • Job Search
    10 posts in the past month
    #4
    Job Search
    10
  • Mental Health
    8 posts in the past month
    #5
    Mental Health
    8

Flair

  • WWYD
    62 posts in the past month
    1. I'm so done with vicarious trauma
    2. Should I be freaked out?
    3. Finding it harder to just “talk” to people after becoming a social worker.
    #1
    WWYD
    I'm so done with vicarious trauma · Should I be freaked out? · Finding it harder to just “talk” to people after becoming a social worker.
    62
  • Professional Development
    60 posts in the past month
    1. Did it
    2. Nobody talks about how emotionally exhausting social work really is.
    3. Neurodivergent social workers
    #2
    Professional Development
    Did it · Nobody talks about how emotionally exhausting social work really is. · Neurodivergent social workers
    60
  • Micro/Clinicial
    29 posts in the past month
    1. I did my first removal yesterday.
    2. What is social work becoming?
    3. I know you're not supposed to do this...
    #3
    Micro/Clinicial
    I did my first removal yesterday. · What is social work becoming? · I know you're not supposed to do this...
    29
  • Good News!!!
    15 posts in the past month
    1. I passed my LMSW exam!
    2. About to be a LSW!!
    3. Passed my LCSW! So, now what? 😅
    #4
    Good News!!!
    I passed my LMSW exam! · About to be a LSW!! · Passed my LCSW! So, now what? 😅
    15
  • Macro/Generalist
    9 posts in the past month
    1. I love SW, but am so frustrated that the whole field is so focused on LCSW
    2. Am I insane or are all behavioral health non-profits unethical?
    3. Side gigs
    #5
    Macro/Generalist
    I love SW, but am so frustrated that the whole field is so focused on LCSW · Am I insane or are all behavioral health non-profits unethical? · Side gigs
    9

Product recommendations

  • lmsw prep book
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best LMSW Practice Test Book?
    2. Best LMSW prep book?
    #1
    lmsw prep book
    Best LMSW Practice Test Book? · Best LMSW prep book?
    2
  • liability coverage
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best liability coverage options
    2. Best liability coverage?
    #2
    liability coverage
    Best liability coverage options · Best liability coverage?
    2
  • masters exam study materials
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best masters exam study materials?
    2. Which masters study guide is best?
    #3
    masters exam study materials
    Best masters exam study materials? · Which masters study guide is best?
    2
  • online masters in counseling/therapy
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best and most affordable online masters in counseling/therapy for those coming from a different field?
    2. Best and most affordable online masters in counseling/therapy for those coming from a different field?
    #4
    online masters in counseling/therapy
    Best and most affordable online masters in counseling/therapy for those coming from a different field? · Best and most affordable online masters in counseling/therapy for those coming from a different field?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/socialwork for?
Best for Social Impact enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/socialwork free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/socialwork have?
Roughly 127K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/socialwork on?
r/socialwork runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/socialwork cover?
On the Hive Index, r/socialwork is organized under Social Impact.
How do I join r/socialwork?
You can join r/socialwork by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Social Impact communities like?
Communities for changemakers, climate advocates, and sustainability-focused entrepreneurs. Covers nonprofit professionals, social entrepreneurs, and community organizers, with communities on Circle, Discord, and dedicated platforms for specific causes from climate action to global development.
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