Government Affairs and Public Policy
Our Government Affairs and Public Policy team advocates for ACA members and the counseling profession on a range of issues, including
- Medicare reimbursement,
- the Counseling Compact and
- Increased funding for school counseling and mental health services.
Adding your voice makes our message stronger. Join us by contacting your representatives on issues that matter to you using our Action Center resources.
Become an Influential Legislative Advocate
Make a difference with your legislative advocacy by participating in an ACA-specialized legislative advocacy training. Whether in-person or virtual, these sessions are tailored for ACA Branches, Divisions, Regions and Colleges/Universities. Participants will learn essential skills and strategies to effectively advocate for mental health policies and regulations at the state and national levels.
Elevate your impact, influence change and champion the rights of clients and practitioners alike with ACA's legislative advocacy training.
Advocacy News
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) October Developments
DOE Funding for School-Based Mental Health Services
Senators Urge Permanent Extension of Telehealth Flexibilities for Medicare Beneficiaries
Millions Allocated for Behavioral Health Education, Training, and Community Programs
How Counselors Can Advocate during Suicide Prevention Month
White House Announces New Mental Health and Substance Use Parity Rule
New Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Funding Opportunities
Final Behavioral Health Parity Rule Submitted to the White House
White House Administration Commits $27.5 Million to Women’s Behavioral Health
ACA Applauds the White House Agenda on Suicide Prevention
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The most significant benefit of my membership in the American Counseling Association (ACA) lies in its remarkable efforts to enhance the credibility of counselors in the field. The ACA's successful initiatives, such as advocating for counselors to be recognized as Medicare providers and working on the counseling compact, have greatly contributed to this.
Eric Rodgers, LPC
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