Government Agencies

Advocacy Update: Your vote is your voice 

Election Day 2024 is less than a year away, so now is the time to learn about and act on issues that matter to you and the counseling profession.

ACA participates in White Ribbon Day in Congress

ACA partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to support the White Ribbon VA campaign, an initiative that calls for the end of sexual harassment, sexual assault and intimate partner violence.

Advocacy Update: Looking ahead to the 2024 elections

Counselors have a stake in the policies and decisions that affect their profession, clients and communities.

Advocacy Update: Building stronger coalitions in counseling advocacy 

Networked coalitions offer a pathway to transcend divisions, promote inclusivity and contribute positively to the well-being of individuals and communities.

Advocacy Update: An accidental advocate shares secrets to success

The executive director of Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance shares 10 tips for successful advocacy.

Advocacy Update: Becoming your own advocate

ACA's aims to empower its members by equipping them with the tools needed to successfully advocate on the federal, state and local levels and let their voices be heard.

Advocacy Update: Tips for effective advocacy

Learn six tips that can help you or your organization effectively advocate for the mental health profession.

5 takeaways from the 2023 Virtual Hill Day

ACA’s 2023 Virtual Hill Day provided counselors with tips on how to effectively advocate with members of Congress.

Advocacy Update: Collaborating for change

We have arrived at the time of year when most state sessions have ended. And what a year it has been! We have many hard-fought successes to celebrate, and we have somber news coming from legislatures as well.