Resources:

Resources from CounselingSchools.com:

Loan Forgiveness Guide -

https://www.bestcounselingdegrees.net/resources/loan-forgiveness-for-counselors/

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International Association for Counseling

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Tips on managing Zoom Fatigue

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Alcohol Rehabilitation Guide

Alcohol Help

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Khospace: A shared space specifically designed for the mental health and wellness community. 3 locations available in south Florida, Delray Beach, Coral Gables and Aventura, servicing mental health counselors, nutritionists and psychiatrists

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American Addiction Centers:

• Free Virtual Support Meetings allow individuals to join our free 12-step AA/NA meetings that are hosted weekly by a person in recovery. 
• Drug Addiction Signs guide illustrates the signs and symptoms of drug addiction.
• Drug and Alcohol Hotlines guide compiles free and confidential hotlines for those struggling with addiction.

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Learn more about the Counseling profession, degree types, licensure options, and specializations

Referrals:

If you believe you need immediate assistance, call the local emergency number or the mental health crisis hotline in the local phone directory.

American Counseling Association:

Counselor Directory

National Institute of Mental Health:

Links, Research and Statistics on Mental Health Issues

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

Licensure & Certification - State Professional Counselor Licensure Boards

Suicide and Crisis Prevention

Florida Healthcare Complaint Portal

United Way: English Resource Guide | Spanish Resource Guide | Creole Resource Guide

Heartland for Children's Aunt Bertha, an online platform providing counties with a comprehensive online directory of local resources that will help strengthen families. 

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STUDENTS LIABILITY INSURANCE INFORMATION

Student membership in the American Counseling Association (ACA) is $102 and includes liability insurance https://www.counseling.org/membership/aca-and-you/students 

Student volunteers receive a significantly reduced registration rate at the ACA conferences. Please email acavolunteers@counseling.org for information on how to become a volunteer at the upcoming conferences. This year the annual ACA conference is in New Orleans. The 2020 conference will be held in San Diego! https://www.counseling.org/conference/about/future-conferences 

Helping You Help Others

Student Loan Forgiveness Offered for SUD/Drug Treatment Work in Underserved Areas ACA Government Affairs The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced details about a new student loan forgiveness program for licensed professional counselors working in approved substance use disorder and drug treatment programs in underserved areas.   Successful applicants can have up to $75,000 in loans forgiven. Applications are due February 21. This program was authorized by Congress last October.   HRSA also announced that applications for the existing loan forgiveness program for healthcare professionals are due on February 21. Learn more about the program and its requirements.