OPPORTUNITIES TO JOIN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Participation of professional organizations can assist the student in many ways. Below the student will find some of the organizations that can assist them as a student to learn more about their profession and provide many kinds of assistance. The student should contact their program advisor or any program faculty for more information on the organizations or their benefits. Professional Organizations in Southwest Florida • Gulf Coast Mental Health Counselor Association • The Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida Professional Organizations in Florida
• Florida Counseling Association • Florida Mental Health Counselors Association Online students
All states have professional organizations at the state level. If you need help locating these organizations, please contact the CMHC Online Coordinator or ask your instructors. National Professional Organizations American Counselors Association (ACA) supports students in many ways, as does the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA). These organizations offer free ethics consultation, internship liability insurance options for members, access to counseling magazines and journals, as well as career support.
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Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
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