AMHCA is disappointed by the recent Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar . On March 31, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that a stricter legal standard must be applied when evaluating laws banning read more
A Message from AMHCA's President: As part of our long-term vision for growth and sustainability, the Board has made the decision to explore the use of an Association Management Company (AMC). This read more
Alexandria, VA - The AMHCA Board of Directors wishes to share an important update regarding the leadership and management of our association. In accordance with the Board’s strategic plan, AMHCA read more
After a decade of service, @Rebecca Woodson is stepping down from her role at the American Mental Health Counselors Association this July. Throughout her 10 years of service, Rebecca has worn many read more
Special Issue Call for Papers: International Counseling The Journal of Mental Health Counseling is seeking manuscripts for a special issue on international counseling. We welcome proposal submissions read more
On September 21, the House Ways and Means Committee held a markup that included the Mental Health Access Improvement Act (H.R. 432) . Here is a link to the markup of the Ways and Means Committee: https://waysandmeans.house.gov/legislation/markups/markup-worker-and-family-support-and-health-legislation read more
The recent overturning of Roe V Wade has majorly impacted many people and CMHCs throughout the United States. We respect that the recent ruling can contribute to people feeling concerned for the future read more
Thank you to all members who voted in our 2022 AMHCA election! We have collected all the votes and have results for you! It was a close race but we would like to congratulate and welcome @Deirdra Sanders-Burnett read more
AMHCA Board President and Interim CEO/ED, Dr. Beverly Smith, was recognized by the State of Georgia at the Capitol for her service in mental healthcare in Georgia and nationally with AMHCA. Three awards read more
Over the last 15 years the Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 828 and H.R. 432) has been introduced in Congress which would codify marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors read more
This is a reminder about the call for proposals for a special issue on of the Journal of Mental Health Counseling on the topic of gender and wellness. Proposals are due May 1; please see below for more read more
The Advancement for Clinical Practice Committee (ACPC) is looking for AMHCA members with an expertise in the following areas to join subcommittees to develop standards in: Counseling members of the read more
With the adoption of the Counseling Compact, Maine has become the 7th state to join. AMHCA thanks the Maine Mental Health Counselors Association for a job well done! http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?ld=1920&PID=1456&snum=130&sec3 read more
AARP was among several organizations last November that supported the passage of the Mental Health Access Improvement Act as part of their statement they submitted to the Senate Finance Committee in response read more
As proponents of civil rights and social justice for humankind, AMHCA denounces the violence erupting from the invasion in Ukraine. Unfortunately, lives have been lost and many injured or left homeless. read more
The AMHCA Bylaws provide the governing structure for the organization. The bylaws are periodically amended to ensure the mission and vision of AMHCA will be fulfilled in a strategic manner. There read more
AMHCA is pleased to welcome the 45 th President of the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA), Dr. Beverly Smith. Dr. Smith has professional counseling experience in various settings read more
Alexandria, VA – The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) has announced that he will be retiring effective July 9, 2021. Joel read more
Thank you CounselingSchools.com and Matt Tyler Zbrog for interviewing AMHCA's Executive Director and CEO for this great article on advocacy leading up to Mental Health Month! Read the full article: read more
Bipartisan legislation that would include licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs), as well as licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs), as Medicare providers, has just been introduced in the United read more
First, we hope everyone is safe, warm and healthy. AMHCA has, again, been faced with a difficult decision this year regarding our conference. After thoughtful discussion with the Board read more
Alexandria, VA – The American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) has proposed a new portability arrangement that will guide states and Licensure Counseling Boards to best address the needs of read more
Bipartisan legislation that would include licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs), as well as licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs), as Medicare providers, has been introduced in the U.S. House read more
There is no doubt that 2020 has been an extraordinary year in many ways. And I know that many of you cannot wait for 2021 to come and put this year behind you. At AMHCA it has been year of adaptation, read more
On October 17, 2020, President Trump signed S. 785, which mandates the creation of a federal government classification for mental health counselors and pressures the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) read more