Framingham's Sousa Earns Social Worker Union Endorsement In Rep Race

FRAMINGHAM, MA - Framingham School Committee Chair Priscila Sousa, an entrepreneur and community activist, on Monday announced her endorsement by the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-MA PACE) for State Representative of the 6th Middlesex District.

“Mental health is a socioeconomic issue, an equity issue, a family issue and a children’s issue," said Sousa. "The lack of equitable access to mental health support and how we treat mental health as a society has resulted in disastrous results around us.

"As a proven champion in Framingham, I pledge to bring people together to create greater opportunities for individuals to get help by providing facilities and assistance, incentivizing the recruitment of professionals and funding mental health programs,” Sousa continued. “I am proud to have our social workers join our campaign. Talking about mental health is not enough. Action on the state level is critical. We must do better.”

This announcement follows her endorsements by the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, Framingham Firefighters IAFF Local 1652 and the Carpenters Local 336 and a growing number of Framingham community leaders and neighbors.

To learn more about Sousa, her website is priscilaforframingham.com.

Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 120,000 members across its 55 chapters. The Massachusetts Chapter of NASW is one of the largest chapters in the country with more than 6,300 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.