American Counseling Association

As more people, particularly kids and adolescents, continue to experience heightened levels of isolation and anxiety caused by the pandemic and social media, parents and mental health professionals are grappling with what can be done to better protect their children’s overall well-being. https://bit.ly/4e4GInx

While lawmakers continue to debate over how to respond to juvenile crime, counselors are working with young people in the juvenile system to process their grief and anger. https://bit.ly/47QmN9d

TOMORROW: Join us for our Facebook Live event with the Veterans Health Administration. Watch the discussion at 12:00 p.m. ET to learn about how VA’s family of apps, especially the VA Health and Benefits app, streamlines access to care for Veteran patients. Find out more at the link: https://lnkd.in/e5crg6rn

#ICYMI: Gain valuable insights on the best practices to effectively serve your clients and excel in your practice! TODAY is the last day to access to the content presented at the 2024 Professional Practice Summit, your one-stop shop for the latest updates in the counseling field. More info: https://bit.ly/4cavawJ

With an average of over 135 suicides per day in the United States, working together to decrease stress, anxiety, fear and loneliness for all ages and types of people is an essential component of suicide prevention. #SuicidePreventionMonth https://bit.ly/3AU0NgW

ACA Member Matthew Fullen, PhD, LPCC, speaks about his role on a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ advisory committee and the importance of advocacy work. https://bit.ly/4e9hUud

Registration has officially opened for the ACA ACA Emerging Professionals Conference + Virtual Career Fair! Designed with graduate students, recent graduates and new professionals in mind, the ACA Emerging Professionals Conference + Virtual Career Fair is a two-day, virtual event focused on supporting and nurturing the future leaders of the counseling profession. Mark your calendar to join us virtually on October 31–November 1 for this must-attend event. More info: https://bit.ly/46zzIvy

We’re excited to offer a special CE opportunity! Counselors who register for “Suicide Risk Factors Among Older Adults” will be informed about interventions to identify suicide risk factors among older adults who receive home delivered meals. Register: https://bit.ly/3XSo3oA

ACA is a proud commitment maker in The Kennedy Forum's Alignment for Progress. This week, commitment makers met to discuss the initiative, which brings together leading organizations focused on mental health and substance use disorder driving toward the shared goal of "90-90-90" by 2033: 90% of individuals being screened for mental health conditions or substance use disorders; 90% receiving the evidence-based services and supports they need, and 90% of those treated being able to manage their symptoms and achieve recovery. The American Counseling Association is committed to expanding access to mental health services over the next five years through continued advocacy for counselors, enhanced telehealth to increase access to care, licensure portability for counselors across state lines, and increased resources and equitable reimbursement for members of the counseling workforce.

Don’t miss our Facebook Live event with the Veterans Health Administration on Tuesday, October 1 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Join us for a live discussion about how VA’s family of apps, especially the VA Health and Benefits app, streamlines access to care for Veteran patients. Register at the link: https://lnkd.in/e5crg6rn