About AMHCA
The American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) is a growing community of almost 6,000 mental health counselors. Together, we make a critical impact on the lives of Americans. AMHCA succeeds in giving a voice to our profession nationwide and in helping to serve you and your colleagues in your state.
Our Mission
To enhance the profession of mental health counseling through licensing, advocacy, education and professional development.
Our Vision
To be the national organization representing licensed mental health counselors and state chapters, with consistent standards of education, training, licensing, practice, advocacy and ethics.
Our Guiding Principles
AMHCA members are dedicated to the principles in our Code of Ethics. As our profession and the needs of our clients change, a committee of knowledgeable, experienced professionals updates the code.
Our Leaders...and You
Build your leadership skills as part of AMHCA’s volunteer structure at the national and state chapter levels. You’ll find committee chairs, state chapter leaders and other officers in our annual Leadership Directory. To volunteer for committee service, contact the appropriate committee chair or state chapter president.
State Counselor Licensure and Certification Boards
Use this complete list of state boards to locate your state board, get contact information, and link directly to their web site.