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 134K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 1st largest community in the Social Impact topic page.

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

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134K Members

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Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +20K members
Growth: +17.4% / 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: 17K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 2K members
  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 605 members

Themes

  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. Struggling due to personal issues
    #1
    Pain & Anger
    Struggling due to personal issues
    1

Topics

  • Struggling
    19 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    19
  • Job Search
    8 posts in the past month
    #2
    Job Search
    8
  • Social Work
    7 posts in the past month
    #3
    Social Work
    7
  • Job
    5 posts in the past month
    #4
    Job
    5
  • Looking For Job
    4 posts in the past month
    #5
    Looking For Job
    4

Flair

  • Professional Development
    62 posts in the past month
    1. I spent a morning with our intake coordinator and stopped saying "just call this number"
    2. Do you believe the social work profession sometimes pathologizes poverty, cultural differences, or nonconformity?
    3. We brought a case that went well to supervision. Turns out we had no idea why it went well.
    #1
    Professional Development
    I spent a morning with our intake coordinator and stopped saying "just call this number" · Do you believe the social work profession sometimes pathologizes poverty, cultural differences, or nonconformity? · We brought a case that went well to supervision. Turns out we had no idea why it went well.
    62
  • WWYD
    48 posts in the past month
    1. This evening a simple trip to the gas station turned into...
    2. Social worker in Offensive Halloween costume?
    3. Client sees ghosts. Parents don't believe them.
    #2
    WWYD
    This evening a simple trip to the gas station turned into... · Social worker in Offensive Halloween costume? · Client sees ghosts. Parents don't believe them.
    48
  • Micro/Clinicial
    38 posts in the past month
    1. Today I had to remind a room full of mental health professionals that healing is not linear
    2. Good Pens
    3. Security staff at homeless shelters need more mental health training
    #3
    Micro/Clinicial
    Today I had to remind a room full of mental health professionals that healing is not linear · Good Pens · Security staff at homeless shelters need more mental health training
    38
  • News/Issues
    12 posts in the past month
    1. No more AI!!
    2. CSWE Proposed Changes
    3. Bad Idea?
    #4
    News/Issues
    No more AI!! · CSWE Proposed Changes · Bad Idea?
    12
  • Good News!!!
    7 posts in the past month
    1. I had my first person reach out to me for supervision today
    2. I passed LCSW exam!!!
    3. A little moment at work that made my day
    #5
    Good News!!!
    I had my first person reach out to me for supervision today · I passed LCSW exam!!! · A little moment at work that made my day
    7

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 134K 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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