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American Counseling Association (ACA)
The American Counseling Association is the world's largest association exclusively representing Professional Counselors in various practice settings. ACA is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession, and has been instrumental in setting professional and ethical standards for the counseling profession at large.
Branches. ACA has 56 chartered branches in the U.S., Europe and Latin America. The California branch is the California Association for Counseling and Development (see also, State Professional Associations).
Divisions. There are 17 divisions and one organizational affiliate within the American Counseling Association. The divisions provide professional strength and satisfy the diverse needs of the counseling community. These divisions enhance professional identity and are organized around specific interest and practice areas:
Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education (AAC)
Association for Adult Development and Aging (AADA)
American College Counseling Association (ACCA)
Association for Counselors and Educators in Government (ACEG)
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Issues in Counseling (ALGBTIC)
Counseling Association for Humanistic Education and Development (C-AHEAD)
Counselors for Social Justice
Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD)
American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)
American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA)
American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (ASERVIC)
Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW)
International Association of Addiction and Offender Counselors (IAAOC)
International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC)
National Career Development Association (NCDA)
National Employment Counseling Association (NECA)
Student membership to ACA is $88.00, which includes a subscription to the Journal of Counseling and Development (issued quarterly) and Counseling Today (monthly paper).
Contact ACA at:
American Counseling Association
5999 Stevenson Avenue
Alexandria, Virginia 22304-3300
toll free: 800-347-6647
fax: 703-823-0252 Or online at:
www.counseling.org
The following three ACA divisions which apply directly to School, Career, and MFCC counseling specializations at CSUS, Sacramento. Community counseling students should refer to the above list to determine which divisions are most applicable to their interests within community counseling and contact those divisions via ACA.
American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
ASCA is a division of ACA which 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. Student membership is $45.00, which includes a subscription to Professional School Counseling Journal (issued bimonthly) and School Counselor magazine (issued quarterly).
Contact ASCA directly at:
ASCA
801 North Fairfax Street, Suite 310
Alexandria, VA 22314 Or online at:
www.schoolcounselor.org
National Career Development Association (NCDA)
NCDA is division of ACA with a mission to promote career development for all people across the lifespan through public information, member services, conferences, and publications. Student membership is $18.00, which includes a subscription to the NCDA journal, Career Developments Quarterly and the NCDA quarterly newsletter, Career Developments.
Contact NCDA via ACA at:
5999 Stevenson Avenue
Alexandria, Virginia 22304-3300
Or online at:
www.ncda.org
International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC)
IAMFC is a division of ACA with members who assist in developing healthy family systems through prevention, education, and therapy. Student membership is $24.00, which includes subscriptions to: The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families and The Family Digest.
Contact IAMFC via ACA at:
5999 Stevenson Avenue
Alexandria, Virginia 22304-3300 Or online at:
http://www.iamfc.org
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)
The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) is a professional association developed specifically for the field of marriage and family therapy. Members of allied professions and other persons who are interested in marriage and family therapy are eligible to become Affiliate Members. Student membership is $45.00, which includes subscriptions to AAMFT's bimonthly publication, Family Therapy Magazine and the quarterly Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (JMFT).
Contact AAMFT at:
AAMFT - Central Office
112 South Alfred Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 838-9808
Fax: (703) 838-9805 Or online at:
www.aamft.org
State Counseling Associations
California Association for Counseling and Development (CACD)
The California Association for Counseling and Development, a State Branch of ACA, serves its members to advance the field of counseling and development in the broad areas of mental health, career, and education. Student membership is $60.00 that includes membership in one of the Divisions and a subscription to a monthly publication, the Compass.CACD has the following divisions:
Asian Pacific American Caucus
Association for Multicultural/Ethnic Counseling
Black Caucus
California Adult & Continuing Education Counselor Association
California Association for Adult Development & Aging
California Association for Counselor Education & Supervision
California Association for Measurement & Evaluation in Counseling & Development
California Association of Mental Health Counselors
California Career Development Association
California College Personnel Association
California Community College Counselor's Association
California Rehabilitation Counseling Association
California School Counselors Association
Hispanic Caucus
Women's Caucus
Contact CACD at:
654 East Commonwealth Avenue Fullerton, CA 92631
Phone: 714-871-6460
Fax: 714-871-5132
Email: cacd@cacd.org Or online at:
www.cacd.org
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, California (AAMFT-CA)
AAMFT-CA represents licensed marriage and family therapists (MFTs) in California who uphold the training and practice standards of the national association, AAMFT.
Contact AAMFTCA at:
P O Box 17298
Anaheim, CA 92817-7298
800-66-AAMFT (800-662-2638),
Fax: 714-685-7970 Or online at:
www.aamftca.org
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
CAMFT is an independent professional organization representing the interests of licensed marriage and family therapists in the state of California. Membership is $35.00, which includes the bimonthly publication, The California Therapist.
Contact CAMFT at:
7901 Raytheon Rd.
San Diego, CA, 92111
858-292-2638 Or online at:
www.camft.org