American Counseling Association

American Counseling Association ACA is the world's largest nonprofit association representing professional counselors in various practice settings. There are 20 chartered divisions within ACA.

The American Counseling Association (ACA) is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. These divisions provide leadership, resources and information unique to specialized areas and/or principles of counseling. ACA also has 56 chartered branches in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. Each spring, ACA ho

lds its annual Conference & Expo offering counseling professionals an opportunity to earn 30+ CEs through a combination of education sessions (typically more than 400 to choose from), and Pre-conference Learning Institutes. Highlights include engaging keynote speakers; an onsite Career Center; the Grad Students & New Professionals Only Series; and the National Awards Ceremony. Click here to learn more: https://www.counseling.org/conference/

To learn more about all ACA membership offerings, click here: https://www.counseling.org/membership/join-reinstate

The American Counseling Association Foundation (ACAF) supports the counseling profession by helping to fund career-building essay competitions for students, grants for counselors in need, national awards for unsung heroes scholarships, and more. Donations are tax-deductible. Learn more here: https://www.counseling.org/about-us/aca-foundation

04/30/2026

As Counseling Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to hear from you! We asked attendees at the 2026 ACA Conference & Expo to share the first word that comes to mind when they think of professional counselors. Now it’s your turn! Drop your word in the comments!

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming health care, education, and human communication — and counseling is no e...
04/29/2026

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming health care, education, and human communication — and counseling is no exception. The Technology & Innovation in Counseling Summit's Opening Session introduces the central ideas from the book, The Counseling Singularity: Empathy & Artificial Intelligence in the Art of Healing, offering a framework for understanding how AI can complement the human elements that define effective counseling. Join us online for a day of learning, sharing and connecting with your colleagues.

Register today: https://bit.ly/41zlj0G

A new study found that the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline helped reduce youth su***de. From 988’s launch in July 2022 t...
04/28/2026

A new study found that the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline helped reduce youth su***de. From 988’s launch in July 2022 to December 2024, 4,372 fewer young people died by su***de than expected. Learn more about the Lifeline’s impact: https://bit.ly/4tVe4gd

And get involved! Help support youth mental health by advocating for the Lifeline: https://bit.ly/4t1gmsH

If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available. Call, text, or chat 988 for 24/7 crisis support.

The American Counseling Association invites applications from individuals to serve as the editor of volume two of The In...
04/28/2026

The American Counseling Association invites applications from individuals to serve as the editor of volume two of The Inclusive Practice Series, entitled Cultural Considerations in Clinical Diagnosis: A Decolonizing Perspective.

This volume will explore diagnostic decision-making through a decolonizing clinical lens. The volume editor will play a central leadership role in shaping the intellectual and structural integrity of the volume. Applications are due by May 22, 2026.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/48qLevi

We're excited to announce that 1,000 privileges to practice have been issued through the Counseling Compact! Currently, ...
04/27/2026

We're excited to announce that 1,000 privileges to practice have been issued through the Counseling Compact! Currently, the Counseling Compact is live for licensed professional counselors in Arizona, Louisiana, Minnesota and Ohio, with additional states expected to begin granting privileges in coming months.

Learn more about the Compact here: https://counselingcompact.gov/

With how busy life gets, it can be easy to overlook your mental health. Take a moment this week to check in with yoursel...
04/27/2026

With how busy life gets, it can be easy to overlook your mental health. Take a moment this week to check in with yourself and breathe.

: The ACA election for the inaugural Board of Directors has officially opened! This election includes positions for the...
04/24/2026

: The ACA election for the inaugural Board of Directors has officially opened! This election includes positions for the president-elect, treasurer-elect, treasurer and eleven (11) directors-at-large.

Voting credentials were sent to ACA members directly from ACA's election vendor, eBallot. The deadline to vote is May 13.

Learn more: https://www.counseling.org/elections

Join the ACA Foundation Board of Trustees! The ACA Foundation is accepting nominations for the position of Treasurer-Ele...
04/24/2026

Join the ACA Foundation Board of Trustees! The ACA Foundation is accepting nominations for the position of Treasurer-Elect and Committee Member roles for its Board of Trustees. We are seeking active ACA members who are committed to supporting the growth and development of all counselors. Nominations are due next Friday, May 1.

https://bit.ly/4u9Ebj3

The call for applications is still open for the newly established ACA Publications' Books Editorial Board! Members of th...
04/24/2026

The call for applications is still open for the newly established ACA Publications' Books Editorial Board! Members of the board work collaboratively with the Director of Publications and Acquisitions Editor to review book proposals, assist with author recruitment and more! To apply please submit a cover letter and current CV by next Friday, May 1, 2026.

More info: https://bit.ly/3Pj4gNw

People migrate to different places for various reasons. In some cases, immigrants carry trauma and face uncertainty whil...
04/23/2026

People migrate to different places for various reasons. In some cases, immigrants carry trauma and face uncertainty while adjusting to unfamiliar environments. Prioritizing self-care and access to mental health support is essential, especially as available resources continue to shift.

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