Connecticut Counseling Association

CMHCA

WELCOME

to the Connecticut Mental Health Counselors Association(CMHCA)

What is CMHCA?

CMHCA is the division of the Connecticut Counseling Association (CCA) that represents counselors whose focus is on providing mental health treatment to clients. Mental health counselors are employed in a variety of settings, such as clinics, hospitals, residential treatment programs, and private practice. CMHCA is also a branch of the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA).

Who can be a member of CMHCA?

Anyone who is a member of CCA and has an interest in mental health counseling can be a member of CMHCA. This includes students in community counseling programs, masters and doctoral level clinicians, and Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC’s).

What does CMHCA have to offer?

CMHCA holds three to four division meetings a year in various locations across the state that members are encouraged to attend to gain knowledge about what your professional organization is doing for you, to network with colleagues, and to give feedback about your CCA/CMHCA membership. In addition, CMHCA co-sponsors workshops throughout the year, providing opportunities for CEU’s on topics of interest to mental health counselors. CMHCA also provides organized opportunities for networking with colleagues through informal regional social networking groups across the state. Advocacy for our profession and LPC’s is also a main focus of this division.