The American Counseling Association is a
not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is
dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession.
Founded in 1952, ACA is the world's largest association exclusively
representing professional counselors in various practice settings.
By providing leadership training, publications,
continuing education opportunities, and advocacy services to nearly
45,000 members, ACA helps counseling professionals develop their skills
and expand their knowledge base.
ACA has been instrumental in setting professional and ethical standards
for the counseling profession. The association has made considerable
strides in accreditation, licensure, and national certification. It also
represents the interests of the profession before congress and federal
agencies, and strives to promote recognition of professional counselors
to the public and the media.
ACA Mission Statement
The
mission of the American Counseling Association is to enhance the
quality of life in society by promoting the development of professional
counselors, advancing the counseling profession, and using the
profession and practice of counseling to promote respect for human
dignity and diversity.
'ACA Is Where You Belong' - Discover ACA Student Membership
In an effort to assist you with your student presentations, ACA has
assembled the following PowerPoint presentation, "Discover ACA Student
Membership". In addition to the PowerPoint presentation, we have
developed "Talking Points" to assist you in your presentation. Read more...
Resolutions of the Governing Council
All of the resolutions passed by the ACA Goverening Council over the past six decades are available to view. Read more.
Interest Network Facilitators
2011-2012 Interest Network Facilitators. Read more...
Committee and Taskforce Listings
ACA Committee Chairs and Staff Liaisons -- 2010-2011. Read more...
Joining a counseling listserv
Subscribe to the COUNSGRADS and/or Diversegrad-L listservs. Read more...
ACA Volunteers
ACA and the counseling profession benefit from the work of volunteers who serve on committees and in governance.