By
joining ACA or by renewing your membership in ACA you make a
commitment to your professional development as well as to the
future of the counseling profession. The increased sophistication
of the counseling profession has resulted in the creation of
specialty divisions that allow you to gain information and
resources specific to your needs and interests. Your membership
includes a subscription to the ACA monthly newspaper,
Counseling Today, as well as the Journal of Counseling and
Development published quarterly, plus it gives you access to
the special "members only" section of the ACA website.
Division dues include subscription to division periodicals as
well.
American
Counseling Association; 5999 Stevenson Avenue; Alexandria, VA
22304-3300; Tel: (800) 347-6647 extension: 222 (M-F, 8:30 a.m. to
6:00 p.m., ET). $113
Professional [P] Individuals who hold a master’s degree or
higher in counseling or a closely related.
$85 Student [S] Individuals who are enrolled at least
half-time in a college of university program. Required: Proof of
enrolment (professor’s signature) and expected date of
graduation (month/year)
Divisions
within American Counseling Association
Within
the American Counseling Association there are 17 divisions and one
organizational affiliate. These divisions enhance professional
identity and are organized around specific interest and practice
areas. The divisions provide professional strength and satisfy the
diverse needs of the counseling community.
Association for Assessment in Counseling (AAC)
Originally
the Association for Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, AAC
was chartered in 1965. The purpose of AAC is to promote the
effective use of assessment in the counseling profession.
Professional:
$28 Student: $9
Association
for Adult Development and Aging (AADA)
Chartered in 1986, AADA
serves as a focal point for information sharing, professional
development, and advocacy related to adult development and aging
issues; addresses counseling concerns across the lifespan. Professional: $24 Student: $12
American
College Counseling Association (ACCA)
ACCA is one of the newest
divisions of the American Counseling Association. Chartered in
1991, the focus of ACCA is to foster student development in
colleges, universities, and community colleges.
(If
also joining ACA) Professional: $30 Student: $20
Association
for Counselors and Educators in Government (ACEG)
Originally the Military
Educators and Counselors Association, ACEG was chartered in 1984.
ACEG is dedicated to counseling clients and their families in
local, state, and federal government or in military-related
agencies. (ACA Membership is prerequisite) Professional: $20
Student: $15
Association
for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
Originally the National
Association of Guidance and Counselor Trainers, ACES was a
founding association of ACA in 1952. ACES emphasizes the need for
quality education and supervision of counselors for all work
settings. (ACA Membership is prerequisite) Professional: $40
Student: $20
Association
for Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Issues in Counseling (AGLBIC)
Educates counselors to the
unique needs of client identity development; and a non-threatening
counseling environment by aiding in the reduction of stereotypical
thinking and homoprejudice. (ACA
Membership
is prerequisite) Professional: $35 Student: $15
Counseling
Association for Humanistic Education and Development (C-AHEAD)
C-AHEAD, a founding
association of ACA in 1952, provides a forum for the exchange of
information about humanistically-oriented counseling practices and
promotes changes that reflect the growing body of knowledge about
humanistic principles applied to human development and potential.
(ACA Membership
is prerequisite) Professional: $45 Student: $25
Counselors
for Social Justice
CSJ actively promotes individual and collective social
responsibility and the eradication of oppressive systems of power
and privilege; develops and implements social action strategies
through collaborative alliances with ACA entities, community
organizations, and the community at-large. Professional:
$25 Student: $12.50 ($10 processing fee applies if not also
joining ACA)
Association
for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD)
Originally the Association of Non-White Concerns in Personnel and
Guidance, AMCD was chartered in 1972. AMCD strives to improve
cultural, ethnic and racial empathy and understanding by programs
to advance and sustain personal growth.
(ACA Membership is prerequisite)
Professional: $33 Student: $23
American
Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)
Chartered
in 1978, AMHCA represents mental health counselors, advocating for
client-access to quality services within the health care industry.
Call
(800)326-2642 for membership information.
American
Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA)
Chartered in 1958, ARCA is
concerned with helping people with physical, mental, or emotional
disabilities to improve their lives.
Professional:$70
Doctoral Student:$35 Master’s Student:$25
($10 processing fee applies if not also joining ACA)
American
School Counselor Association (ASCA)
Chartered in 1953, ASCA
promotes school counseling professionals and interest in
activities that affect the personal, educational, and career
development of students. ASCA members also work with parents,
educators, and community members to provide a positive learning
environment. Call
(800)306-4722 for membership information.
Association
for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (ASERVIC)
Originally the National
Catholic Guidance Conference, ASERVIC was chartered in 1974.
ASERVIC is devoted to professionals who believe that spiritual,
ethical, religious, and other human values are essential to the
full development of the person and to the discipline of
counseling. Professional:
$35 Student: $20
Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW)
Chartered
in 1973, ASGW provides professional leadership in the field of
group work, establishes standards for professional training, and
supports research and the dissemination of knowledge.
If
also joining ACA - Professional: $35 Student: $21
International
Association of Addiction and Offender Counselors (IAAOC)
Originally the Public
Offender Counselor Association, IAAOC was chartered in 1972.
Members of IAAOC advocate the development of effective counseling
and rehabilitation programs for people with substance abuse
problems, other addictions, and adult and/or juvenile public
offenders. (ACA Membership
is prerequisite) Professional: $33
Student: $20
International
Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC)
Chartered in 1989, IAMFC
members help develop healthy family systems through prevention,
education, and therapy. Professional: $39 Student: $24 ($10
processing fee applies if not also joining ACA)
National
Career Development Association (NCDA)
Originally the National
Vocational Guidance Association, NCDA was one of the founding
associations of ACA in 1952. The mission of NCDA is to promote
career development for all people across the lifespan through
public information, member services, conferences, and
publications. Regular:
$45 Student: $18 ($10 processing fee applies if not also joining
ACA)
National
Employment Counseling Association (NECA)
NECA was originally the
National Employment Counselors Association and was chartered in
1966. The commitment of NECA is to offer professional leadership
to people who counsel in employment and/or career development
settings. Professional:
$24 Student: $12 ($10 processing fee applies if not also joining
ACA)