The American Counseling Association (ACA) is the largest U.S. professional membership organization for counselors and counselors-in-training. Founded in 1952, it promotes the counseling profession and works to expand access to mental health services through education, advocacy, community, inclusion, and research.
Mental health and behavioral health policy, counselor licensure and scope of practice, professional standards and ethics, education and training, access to counseling services, insurance and Medicare coverage for counseling, and interstate licensure compacts such as the Counseling Compact.
Primarily member dues, conference and continuing education revenue, publications, sponsorships, and related association program income.
ACA Foundation; ACA divisions, branches, and regions; affiliated counseling professionals and elected association leadership.
Non-profit professional association (501(c)(3))
