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Published on: Sep 25, 2012
ACA President-Elect Cirecie West-Olatunji is seeking nominations for American Counseling Association committee appointments.
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Published on: Sep 17, 2012
ACA is happy to announce that through the legislative advocacy of our North Carolina members, we have another federal lawmaker stepping up to the plate for counselors!
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Published on: Sep 12, 2012
ACA would like to thank Congressman Michaud for standing with us in our fight to establish more mental health clinician positions for licensed professional counselors within the VA health care system.
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Published on: Sep 04, 2012
Latest update from American Red Cross on disaster mental health assistance re Hurricane Isaac: All ARC certified disaster mental health volunteers who are able to respond to Hurricane Isaac are asked to contact their local Red Cross chapter immediately.
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Published on: Aug 15, 2012
ACA is happy to announce that it has gained a champion in our effort to establish more mental health clinician positions for licensed professional counselors within the VA health care system.
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Published on: Aug 08, 2012
In the wake of yet another tragic shooting, this time at Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Milwaukee, we at ACA extend our condolences to the community of Oak Creek and everyone who has been affected by this event.
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Published on: Jul 23, 2012
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the death of Alexander Teves -- a member of the ACA family who was a victim of the Colorado movie theater shooting on July 19th.
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Published on: Jul 20, 2012
In the wake of last night's tragic shooting at a suburban movie theater, we at ACA extend our condolences to the community of Aurora, CO and everyone who has been affected by this event.
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Published on: Jun 28, 2012
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former Augusta State University (ASU) student who challenged the right of the counselor education program to require counselors-in-training to learn how to serve gay clients in a supportive nonjudgmental manner.
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Published on: Jun 11, 2012
Submission deadline has expired. Submission results will be emailed August 8, 2012.
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Published on: May 04, 2012
Following a critical report by the Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) regarding severe delays in providing mental health evaluations and treatment for veterans, ACA has launched an initiative to shed light on this urgent matter, and highlight the need for the VA to hire more counselors.
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Published on: May 01, 2012
American Counseling Association President Don W. Locke has sent a letter providing feedback on the draft revision of the ASCA National Model.
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Published on: Apr 26, 2012
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA) announced that it was adding Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists to its workforce as part of the hiring of an additional 1,900 mental health staff nationwide that VA announced last week.
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Published on: Mar 02, 2012
In February, the House, Senate, and President agreed to a legislative package extending Medicare physician payment rates at current levels through the end of 2012.
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Published on: Jan 30, 2012
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its ruling in Ward v. Wilbanks on Friday, January 27, sending the case back to district court for a jury trial.
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Published on: Jan 18, 2012
ACA is sponsoring a People to People Citizen Ambassador Programs delegation to China from August 13-25, 2012 and invites professional counselors on a unique overseas cultural and professional exchange opportunity.
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Published on: Jan 13, 2012
The Department of Defense issued regulations at the end of 2011 which would let licensed professional counselors practice independently within TRICARE, the health care program providing services for an estimated 9.6 million active duty service members, retirees, and their families.
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Published on: Jan 01, 2012
The Call for Proposals for the 2013 Conference in Cincinnati, OH will open on April 2, 2012. All Proposals for the Education Sessions must be submitted using the Online Submission Site.
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Published on: Jan 01, 2012
The Call for Proposals for the 2013 Conference in Cincinnati, OH will open on April 2, 2012. All Proposals for the Learning Institutes must be submitted using the Online Submission Site.
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