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Resources

ACCA provides resources designed to support college counseling professionals, strengthen professional practice, encourage connection, and advance the field of counseling in higher education.

Explore professional resources, virtual programs, funding opportunities, scholarship, member connections, and materials from past ACCA Annual Conferences.

Professional Resources

Explore resources, standards, publications, and materials supporting college counseling professionals and the work of counseling in higher education.

Resources include the College Counseling & Psychological Services Knowledge Base, Professional Advocacy Papers, CAS Standards, the HEMHA Distance Counseling Guide, the Community College Survey Archive, and ACCA Statements.

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Virtual Programs & Support

Connect with colleagues and participate in virtual opportunities designed to provide professional support, consultation, learning, and connection within the ACCA community.

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Grants & Funding Opportunities

Explore opportunities available through ACCA to support emerging leaders, professional development, and research within the college counseling profession.

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Journal of College Counseling

ACCA is working toward the relaunch of the Journal of College Counseling, supporting scholarship, research, and professional knowledge relevant to counseling in higher education.

Learn more about the Journal, relaunch updates, and current opportunities to become involved.

Explore the Journal

Member Connections

Stay connected with the ACCA community through the member listserv, social media, virtual programs, and other opportunities to exchange ideas and engage with colleagues in college counseling.

Connect with ACCA

Past Conference Presentations

Explore available presentation materials from previous ACCA Annual Conferences and view ACCA's conference history and past destinations.

Explore Past Conference Presentations

More for ACCA Members

ACCA membership provides access to additional resources, professional connections, programs, and opportunities designed to support college counseling professionals.

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A variety of webinars that reward continuing education credits are available for psychologists and licensed counselors.  Current webinar titles include:

  • Orientation to College Counseling (4-Part Series)


On any given day you will find relevant topics and questions on ACCA-L, the electronic mail list (listserv) of the American College Counseling Association. ACCA-L is used regularly by over 1,500 college counselors for discussion of professional issues, information exchange, job openings, networking, and support related to counseling in higher education settings.


The Journal of College Counseling is published three times per year in April, July, and October and continues to be the fastest growing journal in ACA’s library.  ACCA members receive the Journal as a benefit of membership.  It contains practical and theory based information and research that is of great benefit to the counselor, educator, and practitioner.



Access to the Counseling Standards for Higher Education from the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS).  CAS is the pre-eminent force for promoting standards in student affairs, student services, and student development programs.  CAS Counseling Standards can be used by a counseling center for program & service improvement, measures of quality and effectiveness, measure impact on learning and development, design of new programs & services, institutional self-studies & preparation for accreditation or program review.  ACCA members have access to the Counseling Standard which normally costs $45.00.

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Please note the addition of the College Counseling & Psychological Services Knowledge Base to the resources page.

ACCA Members in the News

Becca Smith is quoted in the Washington Post article "College mental health centers are swamped. Here's what parents can do."

Andrew Lee is quoted in the Inside Higher Ed article on Suicidal Ideation

Steffanie Grrossman is quoted in Online Counseling article College Students Diet and Mental Health

Janelle Johnson comments on the state of mental services at community colleges.

Janelle Johnson on College Counseling” Psychotherapy.net Interview. Follow the link to read the full interview.



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