Who are the Heroes
Jonathan R. Beard, MSW, LICSW
Jonathan R. Beard has been recognized as a 2007 “Hero in the Fight” by the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Washington State Chapter.
Heroes in the Fight is a recognition partnership program established by Eli Lilly and Company. The program celebrates dignity, courage, hope, and recovery in the ongoing treatment of persons with serious mental illness. It recognizes “heroes” who provide care and support for persons with serious mental illness and their families in their fight for better mental health and better lives. Mr. Beard was honored in the Individual Allied Healthcare Professional category on May 19, at a luncheon following the annual NAMI Walk.
Mr. Beard holds an MSSW degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington and operates his own business, Progressive Strategies, providing training and consultation mostly in community mental health settings. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Washington State Chapter of NASW.
If you know NASW Washington State Chapter social work members that have been honored, please send in the information to the NASW Washington State Chapter.