We are dedicated to nurturing the counseling community by providing spaces that allow professional counselors to share, learn and connect with their peers and colleagues, no matter their career stage or workplace setting. Mark your calendar to join us for one of our premier professional development and networking events.

Live Webinar

Saving the Native Son: Promoting the Mental Health of Black Men

Jan. 17—March 27, 2025  
Virtual and In-Person  

ACA past presidents S. Kent Butler, PhD, and Courtland Lee, PhD, will lead an interactive, three-part webinar series that explores the importance of promoting and supporting the mental health of Black men. Delve into key historical and current traumas affecting the mental health of Black men, the role of systemic racism, culturally specific counseling models and so much more.  


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2025 School-Based Mental Health Professionals Summit

School-Based Mental Health Professionals Summit

Jan 31, 2025
Virtual

Get the latest skills, tools, resources and insights to effectively support the mental health and emotional well-being of students at the inaugural School-Based Mental Health Professionals Summit.

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2025 Conference and Expo

2025 Conference & Expo

March 27-29, 2025
Orlando, FL

Hear from experts in the field, make meaningful connections and get the best strategies and tools to support your clients, maintain your licensure and move the profession forward at the ACA Conference & Expo—the must-attend annual event for professional counselors.

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Related Meetings & Events

We also maintain a list of meetings and events hosted by our divisions, regions, branches and related organizations.

Past Events

Emerging Professionals Conference and Virtual Career Fair

Emerging Professionals Conference + Virtual Career Fair

Oct 31-Nov 1, 2024
Virtual On-Demand

From capstones and dissertations to navigating the transition from student to new professional and defining your path, the all-new Emerging Professionals Conference and Virtual Career Fair will provide meaningful insights as your chart your path forward.

Live Webinar

The Impact of Climate Change on Mental Health

Nov 15, 2024 | 1–2:30 p.m. ET
Virtual

Focused on the intersection of climate crises and mental health, this webinar will give you a deeper understanding of the psychological dimensions of eco-anxiety and actionable strategies you can apply with your clients.

Live Webinar

Meet the Editors: Publishing with ACA Journals

Oct 18, 2024 | 12–1:30 p.m. ET
Virtual

Interested in publishing your research in a journal, but not sure where to begin? Get valuable insights directly from the editors of ACA’s seven journals as you prepare to submit your manuscript.
Professional Practice Summit 2024

2024 Professional Practice Summit

Virtual

The Professional Practice Summit is a one-stop shop for the latest updates in the field — providing practical tips and tools that allow counselors to sharpen their skills and enhance their professional practice.

Collage of diverse people for annual member meeting

Annual Member Meeting

June 18, 2024 | 2–3:30 p.m. ET
Virtual

Join ACA leadership and staff for our annual State of the Association member meeting.

2024 Hill Day

2024 Hill Day

May 15-16, 2024
Washington, DC

ACA Hill Day provides comprehensive training focused on equipping professional counselors with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to meet with their representatives in Congress and advocate for the profession.