ACA's 20 chartered divisions provide leadership, resources and information unique to specialized areas and/or principles of counseling. Divisions are chartered by elected division officers who govern their activities independently and carry a voice in national ÀÖ²©´«Ã½governance. Learn more about our divisions and enhance your professional identity and practice by joining one or more.
Chartered in 1986, AADA serves as a focal point for information sharing, professional development, and advocacy related to adult development and aging issues; addresses counseling concerns across the lifespan.
Originally the Association for Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, AARC was chartered in 1965. The vision of AARC is to recognize and advance excellence in assessment and research in the counseling profession.
Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling aims to focus on the training needs of counselors who work with children and adolescents, while also providing professional support to those counselors, whether they are school counselors, play therapists, or counselor educators.
The Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACC) is a forum for counselors, counselor educators, creative arts therapists and counselors in training to explore unique and diverse approaches to counseling. ACC's goal is to promote greater awareness, advocacy, and understanding of diverse and creative approaches to counseling.
ACCA is one of the newest divisions of the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½. Chartered in 1991, the focus of ACCA is to foster student development in colleges, universities, and community colleges.
Originally the National Association of Guidance and Counselor Trainers, ACES was a founding association of ÀÖ²©´«Ã½in 1952. ACES emphasizes the need for quality education and supervision of counselors for all work settings.
The mission of ACSSW is to promote sexuality as a central aspect of being human that includes the intersection of interpersonal and intrapersonal influences on sexual expression and identities inclusive of age, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender and gender expression, physical and mental health and abilities, and socioeconomic status.
AHC, formerly C-AHEAD, a founding association of ÀÖ²©´«Ã½in 1952, provides a forum for the exchange of information about humanistically-oriented counseling practices and promotes changes that reflect the growing body of knowledge about humanistic principles applied to human development and potential.
Originally the Association of Non-White Concerns in Personnel and Guidance, AMCD was chartered in 1972. AMCD strives to improve cultural, ethnic and racial empathy and understanding by programs to advance and sustain personal growth.
ARCA is an organization of rehabilitation counseling practitioners, educators, and students who are concerned with enhancing the development of people with disabilities throughout their life span and in promoting excellence in the rehabilitation counseling profession's practice, research, consultation, and professional development.
Originally the National Catholic Guidance Conference, ASERVIC was chartered in 1974. ASERVIC is devoted to professionals who believe that spiritual, ethical, religious, and other human values are essential to the full development of the person and to the discipline of counseling.
 
Chartered in 1973, ASGW provides professional leadership in the field of group work, establishes standards for professional training, and supports research and the dissemination of knowledge.
CSJ is a community of counselors, counselor educators, graduate students, and school and community leaders who seek equity and an end to oppression and injustice affecting clients, students, counselors, families, communities, schools, workplaces, governments, and other social and institutional systems.
The mission of IARTC is to enhance the quality of life for people and communities worldwide by promoting the development of professional counselors, advancing ACA, the counseling profession, and the ethical practice of counseling through trauma-informed practices, respect for human dignity, cultural inclusivity, and resilience.
Originally the Public Offender Counselor Association, IAAOC was chartered in 1972. Members of IAAOC advocate the development of effective counseling and rehabilitation programs for people with substance abuse problems, other addictions, and adult and/or juvenile public offenders.
Chartered in 1989, IAMFC members help develop healthy family systems through prevention, education, and therapy.
Initially known as the Military Educators and Counselors Association, MGCA was chartered in 1984. MGCA is dedicated to counseling clients and their families in local, state, and federal government or in military-related agencies.
Originally the National Vocational Guidance Association, NCDA was one of the founding associations of ÀÖ²©´«Ã½in 1952. NCDA provides professional development, connection, publications, standards, and advocacy to career development professionals who inspire and empower individuals to achieve their career and life goals.
     *NCDA term of office is October 1 - September 30
NECA was chartered in 1966 as the National Employment Counselors Association. NECA is committed to offering professional leadership to people who counsel in employment and/or career development settings.
Formerly Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Counseling (ALGBTIC)
Educates counselors to the unique needs of client identity development; and a non-threatening counseling environment by aiding in the reduction of stereotypical thinking and homoprejudice.
The North Atlantic, Midwest, Southern, and Western ÀÖ²©´«Ã½regions provide leadership guidance and support to branches (state counseling associations) following our Strategic Plan. Region support can include advocacy, professional development, membership retention and recruitment, and other areas essential to the growth of professional counselors and ACA.
The Midwest Region of the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ (ACA) represents professional counselors who live and practice in the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. ÀÖ²©´«Ã½members who reside in any of these are part of the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Midwest Region.
Midwest Region Chair
Jeremy Eberle
Midwest Region Chair-Elect
Staci Tessmer
Midwest Region Past Chair
Amy Mooney
Midwest Region Secretary
Carol Dellinger
The North Atlantic of the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ (ACA) represents professional counselors who live and practice in the following states, territories, and jurisdictions: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Europe. ÀÖ²©´«Ã½members who reside in any of these are part of the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½North Atlantic Region.
North Atlantic Region Chair
Anthony Zazzarino
North Atlantic Region Chair-Elect
Raymond Blanchard
North Atlantic Region Past Chair
Maria del Carmen Rodriguez
The Southern Region of the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ (ACA) represents professional counselors who live and practice in the following states and jurisdictions: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Latin America. ÀÖ²©´«Ã½members who reside in any of these are part of the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Southern Region.
Southern Region Chair
Perry Blair
Southern Region Chair-Elect
Kerri Legette McCullough
Southern Region Past Chair
Rebecca Pender Baum
Southern Region Secretary
Robert Froehlich
The Western Region of the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ (ACA) represents professional counselors who live and practice in the following states and jurisdictions: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington State, Wyoming, and the Philippines. ÀÖ²©´«Ã½members who reside in any of these are part of the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Western Region.
Western Region Chair
Rachel Ratliff
Western Region Chair-Elect | Treasurer
Gregory Peterson
Western Region Past Chair | Secretary
Gregg Elliott
Learn more about our 56 chartered branches in the U.S., Europe and Latin America and locate a contact person for the branch near you.
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