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Why Join Us?
As a counselor, you deserve a professional home where you can build community, deepen your knowledge and develop your commitment to enriching lives and contributing to societal well-being.
Throughout your professional journey, no matter your practice setting, you can rely on the American Counseling Association for guidance and support.
The Pillars of Membership
ACA creates content, programming and services meant to support the counseling profession and counselors of all types. ACA members receive exclusive access to additional discounts, content and perks, including:
- No-Cost or Discounted Liability Insurance
- Full Access to Counseling Today (Print and Digital)
- Expanded State Licensure Information
- Full Access to the Journal of Counseling & Development
- Complimentary or Discounted Registration for ACA Events (In Person and Virtual)
- 12 Free CEs Annually, Plus Discounts on Our Continuing Education Catalog
- Members-Only Advocacy Resources and Events, Including ACA's Hill Day
- 20% Member Discount at the ACA Store
- Discounts on Travel, Insurance, and Other Personal and Business Solutions Through Our Member Savings Program
- Access to ACA's Benefits Navigator to Help Members Find and Use All We Offer
- Network with Other Members on ACA Connect
- Apply for National Awards and Scholarships
- Serve on an ACA Committee or Task Force
- Invest in Yourself and Build Your Expertise at Our Annual Conference & Expo or Virtual Events
- Access Our State and Territory Licensure Map and FAQs
- Learn More About the Counseling Compact and Get Involved
- Use Our Career Center to Access Career-Building Resources and Job Opportunities
- Schedule a Career or Ethics Consultation with One of Our Experts
- Access Internship and Practicum Opportunities
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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
Member Benefits
Benefits and Resources | ACA Members | Non-Members |
|---|---|---|
| Liability Insurance Discounts on coverage provided by HPSO | ✅ | Not eligible |
| Professional Development Networking, events & opportunities to present your work | ✅ | No Discounts |
| Licensure Resource Hub Curated information on obtaining and maintaining licensure in your state | ✅ | Not eligible |
| Counseling Today Print and online access to the magazine for and about the counseling community | ✅ | Limited Access or Subscribe At Cost |
| Continuing Education Discounts on our full catalog, plus 12 free CEs per year | ✅ | At Cost |
| Advocacy In-person opportunities, resources and tool kits | ✅ | ✅ |
| Journal of Counseling & Development Full access to ACA's flagship journal | ✅ | At Cost |
| Career Services Job Board, resume review, career consultations, virtual career fair, internship & supervisory leads | ✅ | Access to Job Board only |
| Ethics Consultations | ✅ | Not eligible |
| Books and Publications 20% discount on all ACA books | ✅ | At Cost |
| Members-only Savings Program Exclusive deals from our partners | ✅ | Not eligible |
| ACA Connect Community | ✅ | Not eligible |
| Awards and Professional Recognition | ✅ | Not eligible |
| Benefits Navigator | ✅ | Not eligible |
| Newsletters Access news and information to help you learn and grow in the profession | ✅ | Limited Access |
| Leadership Opportunities Increase your experience and professional credibility through committee service, article submissions or volunteering | ✅ | Not eligible |
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Contact Our Membership Team
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Phone: 800-298-2276
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