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 130K 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 Social Work, Struggling, and Job. Product recommendations often mention lmsw prep book, liability coverage, and masters exam study materials.

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130K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +20K members
Growth: +18.0% / 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: 13K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 2K members
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 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
    56 posts in the past month
    1. I'm going to run away to the woods
    2. Young and Turnt as a Caseworker
    3. Fired for doing my job.
    #1
    WWYD
    I'm going to run away to the woods · Young and Turnt as a Caseworker · Fired for doing my job.
    56
  • Professional Development
    44 posts in the past month
    1. Just resigned from the 3rd job in less than 4 years.
    2. I feel like I have no idea what I’m doing
    3. Are genograms actually useful and practical to apply in real clinical work?
    #2
    Professional Development
    Just resigned from the 3rd job in less than 4 years. · I feel like I have no idea what I’m doing · Are genograms actually useful and practical to apply in real clinical work?
    44
  • Micro/Clinicial
    29 posts in the past month
    1. Being a care manager when there’s no resources 🫠
    2. Spending personal money on youth clients
    3. Is it normal for nursing homes to commit fraud?
    #3
    Micro/Clinicial
    Being a care manager when there’s no resources 🫠 · Spending personal money on youth clients · Is it normal for nursing homes to commit fraud?
    29
  • Politics/Advocacy
    6 posts in the past month
    1. The Trump Administration Aims to Penalize Disabled Adults Who Live With Their Families
    2. DOJ Will No Longer Enforce Key Disability Rights Guidance
    3. Are there social work jobs that might allow marijuana use?
    #4
    Politics/Advocacy
    The Trump Administration Aims to Penalize Disabled Adults Who Live With Their Families · DOJ Will No Longer Enforce Key Disability Rights Guidance · Are there social work jobs that might allow marijuana use?
    6
  • News/Issues
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Failed my ASWB Exam sixth time...what should I do?
    2. do i quit my job?
    3. Proposed posting guideline
    #5
    News/Issues
    Failed my ASWB Exam sixth time...what should I do? · do i quit my job? · Proposed posting guideline
    5

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 130K 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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