April might be over, but ACA wants to help you continue to celebrate the counseling profession! Counselors do great work in their communities every day, all year long. Advocate for your profession 24/7 - 365! Counseling awareness guides and other free materials will continue to be available in the press room, and you can order posters and bumper stickers from the ACA book store at a nominal cost.

An Overview of Counseling

Counseling is distinguished from other mental health disciplines by both its history and its emphasis. Read More...

Definition of Counseling

Both the American Counseling Association (ACA) and Division 17 (Counseling Psychology) of the American Psychological Association (APA) have defined counseling on numerous occasions. Their definitions contain a number of common points. Read More...

A History of Counseling

From 1907 to today, view a timeline of the counseling profession.

To find a professional counselor in your area, visit: http://www.nbcc.org/counselorfind

Basic Facts About Clinical Depression

Crisis Fact Sheets 3.20.2007

Clinical depression is very treatable, with more than 80% of those who seek treatment showing improvement. Read more...

Finding the Right Mental Health Care For You

Crisis Fact Sheets 3.20.2007

If you or someone you know may benefit from a counselor or mental health center, here are some questions and guidelines to help you find the right care. Read more...

A History of Counseling Timeline

Crisis Fact Sheets 1.1.2007

From 1907 to today, view the timeline of the counseling profession. Read more...

An Overview of Counseling

Crisis Fact Sheets 1.1.2007

Counseling is distinguished from other mental health disciplines by both its history and its emphasis. Read more...

Definition of Counseling

Crisis Fact Sheets 1.1.2007

Both the American Counseling Association (ACA) and Division 17 (Counseling Psychology) of the American Psychological Association (APA) have defined counseling on numerous occasions. Their definitions contain a number of common points Read more...