About Our Advocacy - Government Affairs and Public Policy

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 EVENT

Spotlight on States

Hear from state legislators, ACA branches and ACA staff at our virtual Spotlight on States event on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 3 p.m. ET.

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:

Join an advocacy campaign
Share your story
Learn about ACA’s legislative priorities
Attend an advocacy training
Learn about the latest advocacy news
And more resources

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).

Request Training

Contact Our Advocacy Team

advocacy@counseling.org