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ACA is working on a number of different federal policy issues to advance the profession and better serve clients. Your help is needed!

VA Under Pressure:
ACA Takes Action

Following a critical report by the Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) regarding severe delays in providing mental health evaluations and treatment for veterans, ACA has launched an initiative to shed light on this urgent matter, and highlight the need for the VA to hire more counselors. ACA staff have contacted news outlets to help us get the word out that there is no shortage of counseling professionals ready and qualified for this work.


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ED Secretary Duncan, Staff Spend Time with D.C. School Counselor During "Teacher Appreciation Week"

5.11.2012
On Wednesday of this week, U.S. Department of Education (ED) staff spent time shadowing school staff at Washington, D.C. schools, in recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week. Read More...

ACA Update: VA Under Pressure to Improve Mental Health Treatment Access

4.26.2012
On April 24, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA) announced that it was adding Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists to its workforce as part of the hiring of an a... Read More...

FY 2013 Appropriations Fight Begins for Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Program

3.23.2012
Congress is beginning the process of developing spending bills for fiscal year 2013, and this year there’s less money to spend. Read More...

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