The American Counseling Association is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. Founded in 1952, ACA is the world's largest association exclusively representing professional counselors in various practice settings.
By providing leadership training, publications, continuing education opportunities, and advocacy services to more than 50,000 members, ACA helps counseling professionals develop their skills and expand their knowledge base.
ACA has been instrumental in setting professional and ethical standards for the counseling profession. The association has made considerable strides in accreditation, licensure, and national certification. It also represents the interests of the profession before congress and federal agencies, and strives to promote recognition of professional counselors to the public and the media.
ACA Mission Statement
The mission of the American Counseling Association is to enhance the quality of life in society by promoting the development of professional counselors, advancing the counseling profession, and using the profession and practice of counseling to promote respect for human dignity and diversity.
'ACA Is Where You Belong' - Discover ACA Student Membership
In an effort to assist you with your student presentations, ACA has assembled the following PowerPoint presentation, "Discover ACA Student Membership". In addition to the PowerPoint presentation, we have developed "Talking Points" to assist you in your presentation. Read more...
Resolutions of the Governing Council
All of the resolutions passed by the ACA Goverening Council over the past six decades are available to view. Read more.
Interest Network Facilitators
2012-2013 Interest Network Facilitators. Read more...
Committee and Taskforce Listings
ACA Committee Chairs and Staff Liaisons -- 2012-2013. Read more...
Joining a counseling listserv
Subscribe to the COUNSGRADS and/or Diversegrad-L listservs. Read more...
ACA Volunteers
ACA and the counseling profession benefit from the work of volunteers who serve on committees and in governance.