Join ACA in Celebrating Teal Day (April 10th)

We are right in the midst of Counseling Awareness Month and Teal Day has officially arrived! As an outward symbol of advocacy and hope for counselors and the profession, ACA has designated April 10^th as Teal Day: an enthusiastic social initiative designed to build strong support, recognition and appreciation for professional counselors. 

Teal Day encourages awareness of the importance of counseling and self-care for counselors as they enlighten their clients, colleagues and the greater public of the same. This growing movement seeks to solidly insert counselors in the national mental health conversation while simultaneously aiding in extinguishing the stigma associated with mental illness.

It challenges everyone to broaden their understanding of the life-changing impact of counseling—not only for the prevention and management of mental health conditions, but also in taking action to reduce their personal risk.

The nature of the counselor’s work reflects the color choice perfectly as both encourages a calm, reflective mood. Professional counselors help their clients live in a state of emotional regulation; while the psychology of teal is largely believed to embody restfulness and mental and spiritual balance.

We encourage everyone to wear teal to support the nationwide effort to raise awareness of counselors and promote mental health during Counseling Awareness Month.