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American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) 3615 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, DC 20016-3007 Phone (202) 966-7300 Fax (202) 966-2891 www.aacap.org The AACAP is an excellent resource for families and counseling students to get current information on children's mental health issues. American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) 112 South Alfred Street Alexandria VA 22314-3061 (703) 838-9808 Fax (703) 838-9805 www.aamft.org AAMFT is the leading national organization for marriage and family therapists. Join AAMFT and have access to career information, networking opportunities and continued learning resources.  American Counseling Association (ACA) 59999 Stevenson Ave Alexandria, VA 22304 Phone (800) 347-6647 Fax (703) 473-2329 www.counseling.org The ACA is the world's largest member association for counseling professionals. Being a member of the ACA gives you access to counseling career resources and information for continued education and professional development in any stage of your counseling career. American Psychiatric Association (APA) 1000 Wilson Blvd, Ste 1825 Arlington, VA 22209-3901 Phone (703) 907-7300 www.psych.org APA is the nationally recognized mental health organization composed of over 36,000 psychiatrists. Their goal is to promote quality care and serve the psychiatric profession through education and research.  American Psychological Association (APA) 750 First Street NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 Phone (800) 374-2721 TDD (202) 336-6123 www.apa.org Affiliated with the American Psychiatric Association above, this APA is dedicated to serving the needs of its members of professional psychologists. American School Counselors Association (ASCA) 1101 King Street, Suite 625 Alexandria, VA 22314 www.schoolcounselor.org ASCA is an organization in support of school counselors. ASCA has up-to-date information on legislation, school counseling careers and legal and ethical issues.  Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) 400 South Ridge Parkway, Suite B Culpeper, VA 22701 Toll free (800) 225-6880 Phone (540) 829-6880 Fax (540) 829-0142 www.aswb.org ASWB is the primary contact for the nationwide social work licensing examination. It is also the main resource for social work regulations and requirements. Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) 300 N Martingale Road, Suite 460 Schaumberg, IL 60173 Phone (847) 944-1325 www.crccertification.com The CRCC oversees and defines quality standards for rehabilitation counseling services in the US and Canada.  Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) 5999 Stevenson Avenue Alexandria, VA 22304 Phone (703) 823-8900 ext 301 Fax (703) 823-1581 www.cacrep.org CACREP is an accrediting body for many counseling schools and programs. Check CACREP's website to see if your program is accredited. Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) 1835 Rohlwing Road, Suite E Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Phone (847) 394-1785 Fax (847) 394-2108 www.core-rehab.org CORE is the premier accrediting body for rehabilitation counseling undergraduate programs. Check their site to find out if your rehabilitation counseling program or school is accredited by CORE.  International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses (ISPN) 2810 Crossroads Dr, Ste 3800 Madison, WI (608) 443-2463 (866) 330-7227 Fax (608) 443-2474 or 2478 www.ispn-psych.org The International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses is a worldwide membership organization dedicated to promoting the awareness of psychiatric-mental health nursing. They strive to affect legislative changes that forward the mental health nursing specialty. National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC) 3 Terrace Way Greensboro, NC 27403 Phone (336) 547-0607 Fax (336) 547-0017 www.nbcc.org The NBCC is the nationally recognized board for professional certification of counselors. You can access information regarding the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE) on their website.  National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Public Information and Communications Branch 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 8184, MSC 9663 Bethesda, MD 20892-9663 Phone (866) 615-6464 TTY (866) 415-8051 Fax (301) 443-4279 www.nimh.nih.gov NIMH is the federal agency established specifically for researching mental and behavioral disorders. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) PO Box 42557 Washington DC 20015 Phone (800) 789-2647 TDD (866) 889-2647 Fax (240-747-5470 www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov SAMHSA is a terrific resource for counseling students to investigate options for internships. SAMSA is the federal administration dedicated to substance abuse and mental health. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 200 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20201 Phone (202) 619-0257 Toll Free (877) 696-6775 www.hhs.gov The federal department of human health for all health issues in America. HHS services all Americans, particularly those most in need.   |