Government Affairs and Public Policy
The Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team advocates for ACA members and the counseling profession on a range of issues. We educate policymakers, advocate for policies, support ACA Branches’ state level advocacy, and elevate member voice.
Our priorities include:
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Become an Advocate
Through advocacy, we can ensure counselors receive fair compensation, improve mental healthcare accessibility, support mental health education, and encourage culturally appropriate care. Become an advocate:
- Join an advocacy campaign
- Share your story
- Learn about ACA’s legislative priorities
- Attend an advocacy training
- Learn about the latest advocacy news
- And more resources
Request an Advocacy Trainer or Speaker
If you would like to contact the Government Affairs and Public Policy team, please email advocacy@counseling.org. If you’d like to request an advocacy training or speaker from the GAPP team, please fill out this form (please note this is only available to ACA members).
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