ACA News

Notice of ACA Phone Upgrade

Please be advised that we will be working on the first component to an upgrade of our phone system after 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 16th.

Complete Election Information

Each year, members of the American Counseling Association have the opportunity to participate in the work of the association by voting in the annual election of officers.

Colorado Professor is 1,000th Convention Registrant

Diane Estrada, PhD, an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado was the 1,000th person to register for the 2007 ACA Annual Convention & Exposition in Detroit, March 21-25.

2007 ACA Convention Planning calendar

2007 ACA Convention Planning Calendar: Your Day by Day Planner (Tentative schedule, subject to change)

Linda Ellerbee to Keynote ACA Convention

Linda Ellerbee is an outspoken journalist, award-winning television producer, best-selling author, a breast cancer survivor, a mom, a grandmother and one of the most sought-after speakers in America. She is now set to Keynote at the ACA Annual ...

Ken Tucker to Keynote at Convention

Consultant and Author Ken Tucker is signed on to Keynote at the ACA Annual Convention in Detroit.

Veterans need more than applause

This article, which appeared in at least 27 publications recently covers the issue of mental health problems in returning war veterans, the insufficient number of counseling professionals available, and the lack of adequate government funding. ACA ...

Protect yourself and your clients with ACA's new online ethics course

The New ACA Code of Ethics: What Practitioners, Instructors, and Supervisors Need To Know By David Kaplan, PhD - 6 CE Credit Hours

What Every Graduate Student Needs to Know

In concert with Counseling Today's November 2006 focus on our graduate students, we offer these words of wisdom, which were originally published in the Sept. 2005 issue of CT.

2007 ACA National Awards Nominations Now Open

The Awards Committee of the American Counseling Association announces the start of the nomination process for the 2007 ACA National Awards. The Awards will be presented at the ACA National Convention in Detroit in April 2007.

Resources for Crisis Counseling

In the wake of the recent spate of incidents in American schools, ACA would like to remind our members and friends of the resources which are available to assist you.

Share Your Thoughts

ACA would like to know how your career path led you to the noble profession of counseling. This month's topic asks readers to share the path that led them to being a professional counselor. See what your colleagues and others say, and then feel free ...

October 5 is National Depression Screening Day

Get Screened! Find a local site offering free, anonymous screenings for depression, anxiety disorders and bipolar disorder on October 5, 2006, National Depression Screening Day.

9/11 Remembrance

As the world pauses to remember and reflect on the events of five years ago, ACA is reprising some articles of interest on our website. Also, do you have a remembrance of September 11, 2001 that you would like to share? Please send us your ...

NMHA Release - Mental Health Central to National Preparedness/Response, Requires Increased Attention

Monday, September 11, 2006, marks the fifth anniversary of the largest terrorist attacks on United States soil. Over the past five years, research and personal accounts have demonstrated the emotional impact of these attacks on Americans throughout ...

ACA Idea Bank Open For Business

ACA cares what you think! We have launched an idea bank on our website where you can send suggestions or questions about anything relating to ACA and your ACA membership.

"Using the Internet for Your Job Search" -- Part II: Finding Jobs

Last month, this column examined the use of Internet resources in searching for a job, concluding that, while the Internet can be an excellent research tool, it is not a resource that should be relied upon to the exclusion of all others. In Part II ...

SAMHSA and Ad Council Launch New Ads to Offer Mental Health Services to Hurricane Survivors

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Ad Council today launched a series of new national public service print and billboard ads to encourage individuals who may be ...

CACREP Seeking Board Applicants

The Nominations Committee of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) is seeking nominations and applications for positions on the Board of Directors.

Visit the New ACA Job Center

The new ACA Job Center is now up and running! This partnership with careerbuilder.com enables an ACA member to do a targeted search for counseling positions across the country.