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ADVOCACY

The Maryland Counseling Association, Inc. promotes the professionalism of the field of counseling and encourages equality of stature in the mental health arena.

Importance of Advocacy:

Advocacy is a core value for counseling
Advocacy is the promotion of the well-being of individuals, groups, and the counseling profession within systems and organizations
Advocacy seeks to remove barriers and obstacles that inhibit access, growth, and development
A.7.a Advocacy defined in the ACA Code of Ethics

Please contact Advocacy Chair, Roni White (Advocacy@MDCounseling.org) if you are interested in MCA's Advocacy efforts!

Upcoming Advocacy Meetings

Jun 10, 2024 at 12:00 noon

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ADVOCACY COLLABORATION:

LCPC-M & MCA have collaborated to advocate for equitable reimbursement and finalize the 2024 Physician fee schedule with CSM.

MCA is collaborating with NJCA on advocating to join the Counseling Compact.

Legislation UPDATES

Counseling Compact- WELCOME New Hampshire! And we have 36 states! signed to the Counseling Compact! The states are: Georgia, Maryland, Alabama, Mississippi, West Virginia, Utah, Maine, Florida, Kentucky, Nebraska, Tennessee, Colorado, Louisiana, Ohio, New Hampshire and MORE! We have a Counseling Compact and it's GROWING!

Stay informed about the Counseling Compact.

There will be more action and direction for professionals.

Learn more: NEXT STEPS

Maryland General Assembly is actively voting on new bills from Jan.-March 2024!

MARCH 2024 ACTION NEEDED

SAMPLE STATEMENT for HB146/SB221 & HB628/SB409 of the Maryland General Assembly.

Maryland Counseling Association

915 Russell Ave, Suite B Gaithersburg, MD 20879

240-401-8686

info@MDCounseling.org

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