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Biden Administration Releases Report on Improving Mental Health Access for Children & Students

On October 19, the White House published a fact sheet announcing the release of a new report entitled “Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health,” which will serve as a resource for improving the overall ...

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Gets an Overhaul

The Department of Education just announced an overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program with the goal of making the program live up to its stated intention: relieving the student loan debt burden of public servants. As part of the ...

SAMHSA announces $825M in grants to community mental health centers

On September 28, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced the distribution of $825 million in grants to 231 community mental health centers (CMHC) across the country. A complete list of grant recipients can be ...

President Biden?s COVID-19 Action Plan

On September 9, the Biden administration announced a six-pronged, comprehensive national strategy to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, entitled ?Path out of the Pandemic.?

�ֲ���ýTracks Progress of the Resettlement of Refugees; Identifies Resources for Counselors

�ֲ���ýwould 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.

�ֲ���ýUrges Congressional Leaders to Support the Tele-Mental Health Improvement Act

The �ֲ���ý (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 ...

�ֲ���ý CEO Richard Yep to Depart Organization After More Than Three Decades of Service

Alexandria, VA — The �ֲ���ý (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 �ֲ���ýGoverning 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 �ֲ���ý

Dr. Butler will begin serving as the �ֲ���ý?s 70th president on July 1, 2021, after serving as �ֲ���ýPresident-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 �ֲ���ý 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 �ֲ���ý Foundation Grant Cycle is Now Open

The �ֲ���ý Foundation is seeking proposals from �ֲ���ýmembers for grants of up to $500.

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

The �ֲ���ý 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 �ֲ���ý 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 �ֲ���ý 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 �ֲ���ý (ACA) continues to keep its commitment to members by updating you on the current administration’s policy decisions that are ...

�ֲ���ýResponse to the Derek Chauvin Trial

�ֲ���ýis 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.

�ֲ���ýAnnounces the Winners of the 2021 �ֲ���ý Awards

The annual �ֲ���ý Awards, created to recognize the best among the counseling profession?s students, counselors in practice and �ֲ���ýmembers, 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 ...