ACA News

Lawsuit Against Augusta State University Dismissed by Federal Court

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former Augusta State University (ASU) student who challenged the right of the counselor education program to require counselors-in-training to learn how to serve gay clients in a supportive ...

The ACA 2013 Conference & Exposition Call for Proposals

Submission deadline has expired. Submission results will be emailed August 8, 2012.

ACA Responds to Scathing Report on Veterans Affairs

Following a critical report by the Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) regarding severe delays in providing mental health evaluations and treatment for veterans, ACA has launched an initiative to shed light on this urgent matter, and ...

ACA provides feedback on the ASCA National Model revision

American Counseling Association President Don W. Locke has sent a letter providing feedback on the draft revision of the ASCA National Model.

ACA Update: VA Under Pressure to Improve Mental Health Treatment Access

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA) announced that it was adding Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists to its workforce as part of the hiring of an additional 1,900 mental health staff nationwide that VA ...

Medicare Legislative Package Expected By End of 2012

In February, the House, Senate, and President agreed to a legislative package extending Medicare physician payment rates at current levels through the end of 2012.

Appellate Court Sends Ward v. Wilbanks Back to District Court

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its ruling in Ward v. Wilbanks on Friday, January 27, sending the case back to district court for a jury trial.

ACA Announces Counseling Delegation to China

ACA is sponsoring a People to People Citizen Ambassador Programs delegation to China from August 13-25, 2012 and invites professional counselors on a unique overseas cultural and professional exchange opportunity.

DoD Considering Comments on TRICARE Independent Practice Proposal Prior To Implementation

The Department of Defense issued regulations at the end of 2011 which would let licensed professional counselors practice independently within TRICARE, the health care program providing services for an estimated 9.6 million active duty service ...

Call for Proposals: 2013 Learning Institute Information & Tips

The Call for Proposals for the 2013 Conference in Cincinnati, OH will open on April 2, 2012. All Proposals for the Education Sessions must be submitted using the Online Submission Site.

Call for Proposals: 2013 Education Session Information & Tips

The Call for Proposals for the 2013 Conference in Cincinnati, OH will open on April 2, 2012. All Proposals for the Learning Institutes must be submitted using the Online Submission Site.

Nominations for ACA President-elect

At the October 2011 meeting, the Governing Council adopted a motion changing the requirements and nomination process for candidates for ACA President-elect.

2011 ACA Year-in-Review

On behalf of President Don W. Locke, the Governing Council, volunteer leaders, and staff of the American Counseling Association (ACA), I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your membership and support in 2011.

Appeals Court Protects the ACA Code of Ethics and GLBTQ Non-Discrimination

On Friday, December 15, the US Court of Appeals upheld the Southern District Court of Georgia's decision to deny a preliminary injunction against Augusta State University (ASU) for expelling Jennifer Keeton, a graduate counseling student who refused ...

ACA Expresses DSM-5 Concerns to the American Psychiatric Association

ACA President Don W. Locke has sent a letter to the American Psychiatric Association on behalf of professional counselors expressing current concerns about the DSM-5 revision process.

Penn State Charges Highlight the Need for Sexual Abuse Resources

The recent allegations of sexual abuse by a coach at Penn State highlight both the frequency (the US Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 1 out of every 100 children has been sexually abused) and the trauma that is experienced by ...

Wiley Offers Journal Content Alerts, RSS Feeds; Sign Up by December 31

Beginning in 2012, new issues of Journal of Counseling & Development and nine ACA division journals will be available online at WileyOnlineLibrary.com -- as will full digital archives for each journal.

Graduate Student Scholarship Competitions Begin

Two essay competitions for counseling graduate students, each offering a Grand Prize of a $1,000 grant, are now underway. These ACA Foundation-run competitions will also award grants of $350 to runners-up and more.

Connecticut Counseling Association in the News Regarding 9/11

Members of the Connecticut Counseling Association (CCA), an ACA Branch, were featured in recent news coverage on the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.

Professional Counselors Needed to Assist with the Aftermath of Hurricane Irene

The Red Cross has been providing shelter, feeding, health and mental health support to hundreds of thousands of people throughout the northeast.