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The Counseling Compact is an agreement among states to legislatively recognize other states’ counseling licenses.
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Arizona Becomes 34th State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law
Apr 3, 2024|2 min read
The dream of many licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines continues to move forward with Governor Katie Hobbs signing into law her state's Counseling Compact legislation.
Counseling Awareness Month Honors Professionals Who Foster Mental Health and Wellness
Apr 1, 2024|3 min read
The American Counseling Association celebrates the field’s role in debunking mental illness stigma and providing care.
ACA Awards Recognize Achievement and Excellence in Professional Counseling
Mar 27, 2024|3 min read
Each year, the American Counseling Association recognizes excellence in research, career and humanitarian achievement among counseling professionals and students. This year’s awards will be presented at ACA’s 2024 Conference & Expo in New Orleans.
Biden Administration Proposes Increased Funding for Mental Health Services
Mar 20, 2024|3 min read
The mission of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to enhance and protect the health and well-being of all Americans by providing for effective health and human services
Health Resources and Services Administration FY2025 Proposed Budget
Mar 15, 2024|2 min read
This week, the White House released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 proposed annual budget. On Wednesday, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) held a briefing that outlines the agency’s plan to tackle the mental health crisis ...
Department of Education FY2025 Proposed Budget
Mar 13, 2024|1 min read
On March 11, 2024, the Department of Education (DOE) held a briefing detailing the President’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget. The DOE requests $82.4 billion in discretionary budget authority for FY2025,
President Biden Highlights Mental Health Care in the State of the Union
Mar 11, 2024|2 min read
During the 2024 State of the Union address, President Biden made mention of mental health care. In his comments, the President unveiled elements of his administration’s strategy to address a mental health crisis of isolation and loneliness.
College Students Appear Resistant to Using 988 Crisis Phone Line
Feb 22, 2024|3 min read
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched across the U.S. nearly 2 years ago. But college students appear disinclined to use it, according to new research published in the Journal of Addiction & Offender Counseling
The White House Convening on Equity
Feb 21, 2024|2 min read
The White House held a forum on the Biden-Harris Administration’s dedication toward advancing equity. One year after President Biden signed the Executive Order, the Advancing Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.
South Dakota Becomes Thirty-Third State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law
Feb 14, 2024|2 min read
The dream of many licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines continues to move forward with Governor Kristi Noem signing into law her state's Counseling Compact legislation.
AI Can Support — But Not Replace — Human Counselors, According to New Recommendations
Jan 25, 2024|4 min read
Alexandria, Va. (January 25, 2024) — Artificial intelligence (AI)
shows promise as a valuable support tool ... But the American
Counseling Association (ACA) ... warns that consumers should not use AI as a
substitute for a human counselor.
Administration Announces New Program: the Innovation in Behavioral Health Model
Jan 19, 2024|1 min read
On Thursday January 18, the U.S Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA), and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
(CMS) held a behavioral health stakeholder meeting...
The House and Senate Vote to Pass Temporary Extensions on Government Funding
Jan 19, 2024|2 min read
On Thursday January 18, 2024, the Senate and House passed the continuing resolution (CR), the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act of 2024,
that provides short term government funding through March 1, 2024.
New Jersey Becomes Thirty-Second State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law
Jan 17, 2024|2 min read
The dream of many licensed professional counselors to practice
across state lines continues to move forward with Governor Phil Murphy
signing into law his state's Counseling Compact legislation.
Passage of the Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act Could Benefit Licensed Professional Counselors
Dec 14, 2023|2 min read
The Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) are rates set by statute and
formula. Physicians and some practitioners are paid the full fee
schedule amount ... while other non-physician
practitioners are paid a percentage of the fee schedule amount.
Government Affairs December 2023 Updates
Dec 13, 2023|4 min read
Medicare UpdateThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) are currently accepting applications for any counselors interested in becoming a Medicare provider.
DC Mayor Signs Bill Offering Financial Assistance for Counseling Students
Dec 11, 2023|2 min read
The American Counseling Association (ACA) is pleased to announce ... a unique funding program offering tuition and further funding to graduate students attending the HBCU University of the District of Columbia (UDC).
Wisconsin Becomes Thirty-First State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law (CC)
Dec 8, 2023|2 min read
The dream of many licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines took another step forward as Governor Tony Evers signed into law his state’s Counseling Compact legislation.
An Update on the Brokamp Case
Dec 7, 2023|3 min read
In 1976, Virginia became the first state to gain licensure for counselors; in 2009, California became the 50th. In the interim 33 years, counselors worked tirelessly across
the country to convince state legislators ...
The Most Frequent Questions About the Counseling Compact
Dec 7, 2023|4 min read
The Counseling Compact is making tremendous progress. On June 29, the governor of Connecticut signed the legislation into law, making Connecticut the 30th state to join the compact.
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