Join AMCD - Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development
Join AMCD
Who joins AMCD?
If you work with multicultural populations, or if you are concerned about the quality of counseling and human development programs, you belong to AMCD.
Benefits of joining AMCD
In addition to the benefits of ACA membership, AMCD provides members with:
- Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, published quarterly.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development through participation
in regional and state division activities, committees, special projects, the annual ACA
convention, and the AMCD Leadership Development Workshop.
- Assistance, when requested, in resolving professional issues.
- Support through interactions with empathic professionals who encounter concerns and
problems that are likely to be similar to those that you experience.
- A network of 25 state divisions that address issues at the state and local levels.
- Opportunities for publication of research and theoretical papers about multicultural
counseling and development.
- Advocacy and development of multicultural counseling competencies as guidelines to the
profession of counseling.
Why Should I join ACA?
The American Counseling Association(ACA) is dedicated to the growth and promotion of the counseling profession and is inclusive of all counseling specialties. By providing leadership training, opportunities to earn continuing education credits, professional resources, a Code of Ethics, and advocacy and legislative services, ACA helps you develop your professional skills and expand your effectiveness; at the same time ACA works to raise the profile of counseling as a profession and in society as a whole.
"I appreciate the service that ACA provides. Being in a community of counselors from all fields is important to me."
ACA Convention
ACA hosts the world's largest convention for professional counselors, and the most extensive products and services expo. ACA is an international organization which will allow you to exchange valuable information and experience with your peers from around the world. The ACA convention is the top venue for professional development, career and educational opportunities in the counseling profession, and, of course, members always register at the lowest rates. ACA also holds four regional meetings each year which feature workshops, continuing education, networking, and the opportunity to develop leadership skills.
Career Services
ACA provides complete career development services including resume and cover letter review and assistance. Phone consultation is available for job search advice from ACA's career development specialist. Through a partnership with Career Builder, ACA offers members exclusive access to specially selected counseling jobs.
ACA Insurance Trust
ACA Offers you comprehensive professional liability insurance through the ACA Insurance Trust, extending to discounts on homeowners, auto, disability and life insurance, The ACA Trust maintains an attorney helpline to assist you with legal liability issues; a free CD detailing risk management in the counseling profession is also available through the Trust. Visit www.acait.com for more information.
ACA Foundation
The ACA Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the association and supports counselors through the Counselors Care Fund, through our many foundation-sponsored publications, and through grants and competitions which offer awards ranging from financial assistance to membership.
Types of Membership
Regular: Individuals whose interests and activities are consistent with those of ACA, but who are not qualified for the professional membership.
New Professional: Status is applicable only to current student members who have graduated in the past 12 months. Status is good for one year.
Student: Individuals who are enrolled at least half-time in a college or university program.
Retired: Members who are retired from the counseling profession and have been active ACA members for the past 5 consecutive years.
ACA Membership required
Join ACA & AMCD Online
Download ACA/AMCD Application Form (PDF)
If you are already a member of ACA and wish to add membership in AMCD to your current ACA membership, please call ACA Member Services at 800-347-6647 x222, M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., ET.
