ACA News

How Much of the $10 Billion Ed Jobs Aid Has Your State Applied For?

States must complete a simple online application to obtain funds from the Ed Jobs Aid President Obama signed into law on August 10.

New Bill Would Add School Counselors to Troubled Schools

On July 1, Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA-39th) introduced the "Put School Counselors Where They're Needed Act," H.R. 5671, in the U.S. House of Representatives. Nationally, only 70% of students graduate from high school with a regular diploma.

Consumer Reports Includes Counselors For First Time In Survey, Article On Depression

In a major step forward for recognition of the counseling profession, Consumer Reports has for the first time included professional counselors in its annual article on depression.

ACA President Advocates for School Counselors on Capitol Hill

ACA President Dr. Lynn E. Linde recently held multiple high-level congressional meetings on the important role of credentialed school counselors in helping all students succeed in school and life.

ACA Advocates for Professional Counseling at SAMHSA Workforce Development Meeting

ACA represented the counseling profession at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) behavioral health workforce meeting on April 23rd.

ACA Lauds NIMH for Behavioral Mental Health Research Initiatives

As a National Institute of Mental Health partner, ACA participated in the annual NIMH Professional Coalition for Research meeting in Washington DC on April 23rd. Dr. Thomas Insel, NIMH Director, led the meeting which focused on research advances in ...

ACA on CNN.com

CNN reporter Stephanie Goldberg interviews ACA member Keren Humphrey for an article on online forums for grief counseling, which was posted on its site Friday, March 26. Humphrey is the author of the best-selling ACA book, "Counseling Strategies for ...

Crafting a Winning Proposal for the 2011 ACA Conference in New Orleans

The deadline for program proposals for next year's ACA Conference in New Orleans is nearly upon us - June 2, 2010. As you prepare a program proposal for the New Orleans event, consider the helpful tips outlined below, which will increase your chances ...

Plan Now to Present at the ACA 2011 Conference in New Orleans

The online Call for Programs for the ACA 2011 Conference & Exposition, March 23-27, in New Orleans, will go live on Monday, March 29, 2010. The submission deadline is June 2, 2010 at 5pm ET.

ACA Seeks Member Comments Regarding the DSM-5 Draft

We want to hear your voice! February 10, 2010 marked the release of the proposed diagnostic criteria and content changes for the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). ACA is seeking member comments regarding ...

Health Reform Legislation Moves Toward House Floor, Without Counselor Medicare Provision

On Thursday, March 18, House leaders unveiled a package of legislative changes to the Senate-passed health insurance reform bill. Unfortunately, the package does not include language to establish Medicare reimbursement of licensed professional counselors.

Dr. Don W. Locke Elected 60th ACA President

ACA Nominations and Elections Chair Colleen Logan has announced that Dr. Don W. Locke has been elected to serve as the Association's 60th President. Dr. Locke has served as a volunteer leader at the branch, division, and national levels.

2011 Conference & Exposition: Call for Proposals - Reviewer Information

2011 Conference & Exposition: Call for Proposals

2011 Learning Institutes Submission Information

2011 Call for Proposals - Pre-Conference Learning Institutes

2011 Education Session Submission Information

2011 Call for Proposals - Education Sessions

Resources for Dealing with Natural Disasters

ACA has compiled resources to assist the public and professional counselors dealing with natural disasters.

Government-Commissioned Study Recommends TRICARE Independent Practice for Counselors

The long-awaited Institute of Medicine (IOM) TRICARE study was released on Friday, February 12th. ACA is pleased that the study unequivocally recommends independent practice authority for professional counselors.

ACA represents counseling at special NIMH meeting

On January 22, ACA represented the counseling profession at a special National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) small group discussion. Called for by the NIMH Director, Dr. Thomas Insel, the focus of the meeting was on innovative ways for NIMH to ...

Haiti Earthquake

ACA expresses our concern for those affected by the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti. We are monitoring the need for ACA members who are certified Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Volunteers and will put out a call for deployment if requested to do so ...

Department of Education Announces ESSCP, Mental Health Integration Grants

Below are grant announcements released today by the U.S. Department of Education, for grants under both the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Program (ESSCP) and Grants for the Integration of Schools and Mental Health Systems.