Help Expand the Institute for Clinical Social Work’s Positive Impact

Founded in 1981 by a small group of visionary social workers, ICSW keeps the heart of clinical practice at the center of education.

As the first and only Independent, accredited clinical social work Ph.D. program in the U.S., ICSW has always stood for depth, connection, and the power of therapeutic relationships. Our faculty—deeply engaged clinicians—mentor and inspire students to become thoughtful, compassionate healers.

Your support makes this possible. It opens doors through scholarships, strengthens the educators who shape this work, and fuels a curriculum rooted in the latest clinical practice and research.

Empowering Future Clinicians

Your gift directly supports the next generation of clinical social workers by providing scholarships, advance training, and expanding access to mental health care for those who need it most.

Sustaining Clinical Depth

We believe lasting change begins with education, compassion, and community. Your generosity ensures our curriculum remains rooted in psychodynamic thought while meeting modern community needs.

Strengthening Communities

Together, we can build a future where healing and hope reach every corner of our communities. Your action builds the future of mental health.

THANK YOU!

Your generosity makes our vision of therapeutic connection a reality.

Giving by Check

Prefer to Give by Check?

If you would like to mail your gift, please make your check payable to The Institute for Clinical Social Work and send it to our Advancement Office:

The Institute for Clinical Social Work

Attn: Advancement Office

1345 W. Argyle Street

Chicago, IL 60640

National Estate Planning Awareness Week

October 19–25, 2026

Legacy Giving

Estate planning is more than a financial decision—it’s a meaningful expression of care and purpose. By including ICSW in your estate plans, you become a partner in our mission for decades to come.

  • Bequests and Estate Designations
  • Charitable Gift Annuities
  • IRA Distributions
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