Important Links for Counselors

ACA Values and Statements: The ACA Code of Ethics guides counselor values and practice.

Advocating as a Counseling Graduate Student: This is a quick guide for any graduate student or new professional to refer to when advocating. 

Advocacy 101: The advocacy toolkit provides tips for advocating on a local, state, and federal level. 

Counseling Compact: Learn about the Counseling Compact and its benefits on Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs).  

Legislative Glossary: This glossary provides short definitions of legislative terms frequently used by the ACA’s Government Affairs & Public Policy team, Members of Congress, legislators and counseling advocates. 

Medicare Reimbursement: Frequently Asked Questions on the passage of the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, which added LPCs as eligible Medicare providers. For more information, view this video. 

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