Legislative Advocacy

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Government Affairs and Public Policy

The Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team advocates for �ֲ��ýmembers and the counseling profession on a range of issues. We educate policymakers, advocate for policies, support �ֲ��ýBranches’ state level advocacy, and elevate member voice.

Our priorities include:

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Counselors' Guide to Midterm Elections

Join �ֲ��ýand mobilize your colleagues, clients, family and friends to ensure that the collective voice of the counseling community is heard in your local, state and federal elections.

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2026 Hill Day

Join us Sept. 16-17 on Capitol Hill as we advocate for counselors and the counseling profession

Become an Advocate

Through advocacy, we can ensure counselors receive fair compensation, improve mental healthcare accessibility, support mental health education, and encourage culturally appropriate care. Become an advocate:

Request an Advocacy Trainer or Speaker

If you would like to contact the Government Affairs and Public Policy team, please email advocacy@counseling.org. If you’d like to request an advocacy training or speaker from the GAPP team, please fill out this form (please note this is only available to �ֲ��ýmembers).

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Contact Our Advocacy Team

advocacy@counseling.org

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