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ACA Elects Victoria Kress as 2025–2026 President-Elect
Feb 5, 2025|1 min read
We are pleased to announce the 2025–2026 ACA President-Elect. Victoria Kress, PhD, has been to elected ACA leadership and will begin her term on July 1, 2025.
ACA Engages 119th Congress on Mental Health Priorities
Jan 13, 2025|2 min read
ACA proudly participated in January welcome receptions for the 119th Congress. ACA met with lawmakers to address America’s growing mental health crisis and advocate for Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs)
Reflections on the 2024 SAMHSA OBHE Conference: A Milestone for Behavioral Health Equity
Dec 24, 2024|2 min read
2024 SAMHSA Office of Behavioral Health Equity (OBHE) Conference, themed "Re-Envisioning the Behavioral Health Workforce Focusing on Underserved Communities," highlighted transformative efforts to promote equity in mental health & substance use care.
ACA Responds to APA's Recommendations for Training, Licensure and Regulations for Masters-Degree Psychology Professionals
Dec 5, 2024|2 min read
ACA’s Governing Council submitted a public statement to APA’s “Proposed Title and Draft Scope of Practice” during the comment period, which ended on November 24, 2024.
Washington, D.C. Signs Interstate Counseling Compact Legislation
Oct 31, 2024|2 min read
The dream of many licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines continues to move forward with Mayor Muriel Bowser signing Counseling Compact legislation for enactment in her city.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) October Developments
Oct 21, 2024|2 min read
CMS’s Office of Minority Health shared the Coverage to Care initiative and the Roadmap to Behavioral Health to help people understand what behavioral health and substance use services are available.
DOE Funding for School-Based Mental Health Services
Oct 18, 2024|2 min read
On October 17th, the Department of Education announced it will provide $70 million in grants to support school-based mental health services.
Senators Urge Permanent Extension of Telehealth Flexibilities for Medicare Beneficiaries
Oct 3, 2024|2 min read
A bipartisan group of Senators sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Shumer (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) urging them advance the CONNECT for Health Act, which would permanently extend telehealth Medicare beneficiaries.
Millions Allocated for Behavioral Health Education, Training, and Community Programs
Sep 30, 2024|1 min read
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced an additional $68.5 million in grants to support behavioral health education, training, and community programs.
How Counselors Can Advocate during Suicide Prevention Month
Sep 12, 2024|2 min read
During Suicide Prevention Month in September, ACA applauds several major recent step that the federal government has taken steps to assist those in crisis and improve mental healthcare accessibility.
White House Announces New Mental Health and Substance Use Parity Rule
Sep 9, 2024|2 min read
The White House released a new rule about mental healthcare parity. The rule requires health insurance plans to provide the same level of mental healthcare coverage as they do with physical healthcare coverage.
SAMHSA Announces $45.1 Million in Grant Awards
Aug 12, 2024|1 min read
SAMHSA announced that it will be awarding $45.1 million in grants to support mental health and substance use services. The agency particularly emphasized funding for children and youth services, allocating $15.3 million specifically for this group.
New Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Funding Opportunities
Jul 22, 2024|1 min read
SAMHSA has announced new funding opportunities for supporting women’s behavioral health. The Community-Based Maternal Behavioral Health Services Program allocates $15 million for improving access to maternal mental health and substance use treatment.
Final Behavioral Health Parity Rule Submitted to the White House
Jul 11, 2024|1 min read
The U.S. Department of Labor submitted its final rule on behavioral health parity regulations. The proposed rule would strengthen the Mental Health Parity and Addiction
White House Administration Commits $27.5 Million to Women’s Behavioral Health
Jul 10, 2024|2 min read
The American Counseling Association applauds the Biden Administration for creating new funding opportunities to enhance Women’s Behavioral Health.
Bradley Erford Named Incoming Editor of ACA Flagship Journal
Jul 2, 2024|3 min read
Bradley T. Erford, PhD, a Vanderbilt University professor and expert on psychoeducational tests and counseling outcomes research, has been named incoming editor of the Journal of Counseling & Development (JCD)
Christine Suniti Bhat Begins Term as President of American Counseling Association
Jun 27, 2024|2 min read
Christine Suniti Bhat, PhD, an Ohio University professor and an expert on cyberbullying prevention, begins her term as 2024-2025 president of the American Counseling Association on July 1.
Rhode Island Becomes 37th State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law
Jun 27, 2024|3 min read
The dream of many licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines continues to move forward with Governor Daniel McKee signing into law his state's Counseling Compact legislation.
Journal Explores the Experiences of Minority and Young Populations Within LGBTQ+ Community
Jun 18, 2024|3 min read
The experiences and mental health of children, youth and marginalized groups within the LGBTQ+ community is the focus of a special two-part series in the Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling.
Minnesota Becomes 36th State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law
May 31, 2024|2 min read
The dream of many licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines continues to move forward with Governor Tim Walz signing into law his state's Counseling Compact legislation.
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