Nebraska Counseling Association

11/02/2025

Since 2020, ACA’s leadership has worked to restructure our governance model. With the approval of the ACA Bylaws in June 2025, the implementation process has begun to retire a 32-member Governing Council and seat a 15-member elected Board of Directors.

The process is now underway and the call for nominations for the Board of Directors are open!

Learn More➡️ https://www.counseling.org/about/governance/

11/01/2025

ICYMI:

For Advocates in Action Month, this virtual event allowed ACA members to hear from state legislators, ACA branches and ACA staff on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween 🎃 👻

🎃 Ghosts are scary. Monsters are scary. Mental health? Not so much.

Let’s talk about it, support one another, and make caring for our minds part of the season.

10/25/2025

Heads up to other non-profits:

Non-Profit Notice: Unauthorized GoFundMe Pages
GoFundMe has launched an initiative that automatically created donation pages for approximately 1.4 million nonprofits using data from Candid and PayPal, without nonprofits’ approval or knowledge.

These pages:

Appear official but were created without consent
May confuse donors and divert donations away from nonprofits’ official channels
Do not share donor information back to nonprofits, undermining stewardship
May conflict with brand, messaging, and fundraising strategies
Charge significant fees, including a default 16.5% tip
Can appear in search results above nonprofits’ own websites
Delay donations through PayPal Giving Fund by 15–45 days (and only if a PayPal account exists)
Initial GoFundMe Changes (after pushback):

Removing optional tips on pages until nonprofits provide consent
Removing logos from unclaimed pages
Allowing nonprofits to toggle off SEO after claiming their page (gofundme.com/charity/claim/search or via support)
These steps are inadequate. The initiative has already caused confusion, financial harm, and reputational risk.

Immediate Action for Nonprofits:

Check if your organization has an unauthorized GoFundMe page.
Decide whether to claim, edit, or request removal of the page.
Review guidance here
Share your experience or concerns so we can advocate collectively and push for stronger protections.
Other Resources:

1.4 Million Donation Pages without Permission created by GoFundMe: https://nonprofitnewsfeed.com/news/1-4-million-donation-pages-without-permission-created-by-gofundme/
How to Remove Nonprofit Donation Page from Gofundme: https://www.wholewhale.com/tips/how-to-remove-nonprofit-donation-page-from-gofundme/
Nonprofit Pages on GoFundMe: https://prosupport.gofundme.com/hc/en-us/articles/37288767138075-Nonprofit-Pages-on-GoFundMe
GoFundMe Reversing Course On Nonprofit Pages: https://thenonprofittimes.com/npt_articles/breaking-gofundme-reversing-course-on-nonprofit-pages/

10/24/2025

🎉 Fall Conference Recordings Are Here! 🍂

Missed the 2025 Fall Conference? You can now catch every second — including the inspiring keynote by Dave Berger and our in-depth Somatic Training — on demand!

📅 Available until: February 28, 2026
🔗 Register (or re-register): https://necounseling.org/event-6216435

Don’t miss this chance to learn, grow, and earn CE hours at your own pace. Register today and enjoy full access before it’s gone!

10/24/2025

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has provided an updated list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to telehealth services. Under Medicare, new telemental health clients are required to complete an in-person counseling visit within 6 months of their first telehealth appointment. Our latest Government Affairs blog explains what you need to know, including an important grandfathering provision as well as a link to the CMS FAQ document. https://www.votervoice.net/NBCCGrassroots/News #/Blog/8125

10/23/2025

Hey friends! Please note, we have a new email address, starting immediately. Please reach out to us at nca@necounseling.org

10/22/2025

🎉 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉

The Nebraska Counseling Association is thrilled to announce our 2026 Spring Conference — and it’s going to be one for the books!

📅 Save the Date: April 24, 2026
📍 Location: Omaha, Nebraska
🌸 Theme: Coming soon... but trust us, you won't want to miss this.

We are honored to welcome our keynote speaker, the world-renowned Dr. Temple Grandin — advocate, author, and one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. Her insights into neurodiversity, education, and human potential are sure to inspire counselors, educators, students, and mental health professionals alike.

🎤 Interested in being a breakout speaker?
📝 Our Call for Proposals is coming soon!

🎟️ Registration info will be available shortly — stay tuned and keep an eye on our official website: www.necounseling.org

Tag your colleagues, share the news, and start planning your trip to Omaha. This is the NCA event you won’t want to miss! 💙

10/21/2025

📢 NASW Action Alert
Congress is considering three bipartisan bills that would make telehealth flexibilities permanent, including removing the in-person requirement for Medicare telemental health services.

Your voice matters — urge your members of Congress to support:
✅ CONNECT for Health Act (S.1261/H.R.4206)
✅ Telemental Health Care Access Act (S.2011/H.R.3884)
✅ Behavioral Health Accessibility Act (H.R.1867)

Together, we can expand equitable access to mental health care.
👉 Take action: https://www.votervoice.net/NASW/campaigns/130860/respond

10/21/2025

We are so proud to celebrate our outstanding students, alumni, and faculty who were recognized at the Nebraska Counseling Association Fall Conference!

🏅 Sarah Lynn Brown – Scholarship Recipient
🏅 Anna Coutant – Scholarship Recipient
🏅 Kristin Hunter-Rutledge – Newcomer Award
🏅 Dr. Tina Chasek – Distinguished Service Award

Your dedication to the counseling profession and commitment to excellence inspire us all. ❤️🖤

A heartfelt thank-you to the Nebraska Counseling Association for providing opportunities to honor excellence in our field and for supporting the next generation of counselors!