WHY JOIN FCA?

Networking: Opportunities to meet and get to know other counselors in the state; exchange information and hear about new ideas; mentor new counselors or be mentored; and form relationships that may lead to future job opportunities.

9 Divisions/5 Regions: Join a division of your choice related to your professional field (School, Career, Multicultural, Spiritual, Education & Supervision, LGBTQ+, Marriage & Family) or geographical regions which allow you to practice specific networking.

Discounted Student Convention Fees and Webinars Offering CEs

Online Job Bank: View open and available job opportunities!  This is a members only benefit!

Emerging Leader Programs and Professional Networking: Statewide convention as well as division or local opportunities and train counselors to become leaders at the local, division, region, state, and national levels.

Opportunities to Make Presentations and Volunteer: Get involved and build your vita or resume through many opportunities.

Liaisons Monitor, Advocate, and Collaborate: Represents counselors with the state Legislature, with school boards, and local state officials; advocates for professional counseling and our clients in State Legislature; educates legislators, local officials, and school board members about the importance of counseling and its benefits for children and adults; and lobbies to have professional counselors included in appropriate legislation.

Webinar Library: Free online content for members only.

"Guidelines" Newsletter:  Emailed to members quarterly and contains information about current issues, best practices, research and updates about the association.

Advocacy: Educate the public regarding professional counselors and their credentials; educate about why one would want to utilize the services of professional counselors and how to find one locally; helps the public recognize the role/importance of professional counselors; and advocates for our clients