About Our Advocacy - Government Affairs and Public Policy

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Government Affairs and Public Policy

The Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team advocates for ACA members and the counseling profession on a range of issues. We educate policymakers, advocate for policies, support ACA Branches’ state level advocacy, and elevate member voice.

Our priorities include:

ACA EDUCATION

NEW! Advocacy in Action: From Insight to Impact

Brought to you by ACA President Elsa Soto Leggett, this new webinar series explores advocacy—big and small—as a central part of our work as professional counselors.

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Become an Advocate

Through advocacy, we can ensure counselors receive fair compensation, improve mental healthcare accessibility, support mental health education, and encourage culturally appropriate care. Become an advocate:

Request an Advocacy Trainer or Speaker

If you would like to contact the Government Affairs and Public Policy team, please email advocacy@counseling.org. If you’d like to request an advocacy training or speaker from the GAPP team, please fill out this form (please note this is only available to ACA members).

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Contact Our Advocacy Team

advocacy@counseling.org