ACA News

ACA Tracks Progress of the Resettlement of Refugees; Identifies Resources for Counselors

ACA would like to update counselors on the federal government?s support for the refugees settling in the United States.

Biden Administration Invests in Pediatric Mental Health Access

This announcement is a part of the Biden administration?s larger push to increase the accessibility of mental and behavioral health care services for children.

ACA Urges Congressional Leaders to Support the Tele-Mental Health Improvement Act

The American Counseling Association (ACA) supports and is working to help pass the Tele-Mental Health Improvement Act (HR 2264/S. 660) which directly affects the work of licensed professional counselors and their clients throughout the country. The ...

American Counseling Association CEO Richard Yep to Depart Organization After More Than Three Decades of Service

Alexandria, VA — The American Counseling Association (ACA) CEO Richard Yep, CAE, FASAE has announced that he will leave the association when his current contract expires on June 30, 2022.  Yep informed the ACA Governing Council in early ...

House Appropriations Subcommittee Favorably Reports FY 2022 L-HHS Bill

In her opening remarks, Appropriations Full Committee Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) emphasized the fact that the COVID-19 crisis has exposed critical shortfalls in public health infrastructure, as well as in mental health care. She also reaffirmed ...

Dr. S. Kent Butler Begins Term as 70th President of the American Counseling Association

Dr. Butler will begin serving as the American Counseling Association?s 70th president on July 1, 2021, after serving as ACA President-Elect for the last year.

Joint Statement on Legislative Efforts to Restrict Education about Racism and American History

These legislative efforts seek to substitute political mandates for the considered judgment of professional educators, hindering students? ability to learn and engage in critical thinking across differences and disagreements.

The American Counseling Association Hosts 2021 Virtual Hill Day

ACA?s two-day ?Virtual Hill Day? kicks off today with a comprehensive training on advocating for the counseling profession at the state and federal levels.

Spring 2021 American Counseling Association Foundation Grant Cycle is Now Open

The American Counseling Association Foundation is seeking proposals from ACA members for grants of up to $500.

Our Responsibility as Counselors to Address Trauma and Grief Caused by Systemic Racism

The American Counseling Association supports and advances the counseling profession through the promotion of human dignity and respect and the pursuit of justice, equity and inclusion for all.

Maryland Becomes Second State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The American Counseling Association and licensed professional counselors nationwide are celebrating the signing of Maryland House Bill 736 in support of the Counseling Compact, which will authorize counselors to practice across state lines once enacted.

Georgia Becomes First State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The American Counseling Association and licensed professional counselors nationwide are celebrating the signing of Georgia House Bill 395 in support of the Counseling Compact, which will authorize counselors to practice across state lines once enacted.

The White House Administration?s Policy Agenda During the First 100 Days ? Part IV of IV

The Biden-Harris administration has wrapped up its first 100 days in office. The American Counseling Association (ACA) continues to keep its commitment to members by updating you on the current administration’s policy decisions that are ...

ACA Response to the Derek Chauvin Trial

ACA is built on a mission that promotes human dignity and diversity, respect, the attainment of a quality of life for all, empowerment, integrity, social justice advocacy, equity and inclusion.

ACA Announces the Winners of the 2021 American Counseling Association Awards

The annual American Counseling Association Awards, created to recognize the best among the counseling profession?s students, counselors in practice and ACA members, acknowledge those who have made extraordinary contributions to the counseling profession.

Biden Administration Releases Top Line Budget Request

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released President Biden’s topline request for fiscal year (FY) 2022 discretionary funding. OMB stated the complete President’s Budget will not be available in time for the start of the ...

State Affairs: AR HB 1570 Update | LBGTQIA Health Care

April 15, 2021By Dominique MarsalekBiden Administration issued an Executive Order on January 20, 2021, reaffirming the United States Supreme Court’s decisive conclusion that Title VII’s prohibition on discrimination 'because of sex' covers ...

American Counseling Association Foundation Awards Five Grants

The American Counseling Association Foundation provides grants twice a year to ACA members who are licensed professional counselors, counselor educators, or graduate students.

Biden Administration Introduces the American Jobs Plan

In these times where it seems like everyone is struggling to maintain a sense of normalcy, the Biden administration introduced the American Jobs Plan, which could potentially make life easier for millions of Americans. The American Jobs Plan consists ...

The White House Administration?s Policy Agenda During the First 100 Days ? Part III of IV

The Biden-Harris Administration has reached day 75 of the Administration’s first 100 Days. The American Counseling Association (ACA) has made a commitment to our members and counselors everywhere to keep you updated on the progress of this ...