Legislative Updates

Access to the 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Lifeline Restored

Access to the 988 LGBTQ+ youth lifeline has finally been restored after months of advocacy and congressional intervention. This program allows LGBTQ+ young people to connect with a specialized crisis counselor when they call the 988 Lifeline.

ACA Shares NCMHA Statement on DOJ Olmstead Memorandum

As a member of the National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging (NCMHA), ACA is joining our coalition colleagues in sharing important information about a recent U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) memorandum concerning Olmstead v. L.C. and the right of...

Advocate Against Proposed Medicare Payment Cuts for Counselors

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its 2027 Calendar Year Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule. They propose reducing the conversion factor applicable to most mental health counselors who are non-alternative payment...

Capturing Counseling Priorities

During Advocates in Action Month this September, we’re excited to announce a new initiative, Capturing Counseling Priorities. Capturing Counseling Priorities was inspired by Photovoice methodology, which promotes ethical photography for social change.

Pennsylvania (PA) Counselors Advance Legislative Priorities During 2026 Hill Day

Pennsylvania Counseling Association (PCA) members spent the day at the Pennsylvania State Capitol. We met with state legislators and staff to advocate for policies that strengthen the counseling profession and improve access to quality mental healthcare.