South Dakota Counseling Association

SDCA

"Learning to Lead: The Power of Professionalism"

SDCA
The South Dakota Counseling Association (SDCA) is a partnership of associations representing professional counselors who enhance human development by providing benefits, products and services to expand professional knowledge and expertise; to promote recognition of counselors to the public and media; and to represent member's interests before federal, state, and local government.

SDCA Government Relations:

2011-2012 SD Legislative Session is closed

Current National Issues:

* Legisltaive Update 4-26-12: See Story

* ACA Working on Veterins Affairs: See Story

* Call to Action from ACA related to the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Program fundng: See Information

* Medicare Bill for Licensed Professional Counselors introduced in the Senate: Learn More

SDCA Day On the Hill

Several South Dakota Counseling Association members attended Day on the Hill February 24, 2012. Members provided a breakfast break for legislatures, discussed issues that impact counselors, and educated people about how counselors impact clients.

To RSVP for "Day on the Hill" Contact:

Stacy Solsaa at sdca@itctel.com

Contact SDCA Legislative Chair:

Brian Dannen

ACA
American Counseling
Association

ASCA
American School
Counseling Association

AMHCA
American Association
Collage
Admission counseling

DACAC
Dakota Association for
College
Admission Counseling

NBCC
National Board of
Certified Counselors

SDBCE
SD Licensing Board