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Membership Engagement & OutReach Committee

Committee Mission Statement


The membership engagement and outreach committee serves to recruit and retain a diverse professional community. We strive for WMHCA to be a sustainable anti-racist organization via inclusive representation of all clinical mental health counselors and allied professionals. Our ultimate goal is community building through invitation and intentional outreach. We act as a conduit to amplify member voices and provide accessibility to the profession and organization.

Contact information


Chair: Robyn Hansen LMHC, CTP

Vice Chair: Ellie Lovde LMHCA




Committee Purpose

The membership committee is currently recruiting new members. The focus of the committee is to continue to grow membership, and to make sure all members have access to benefits.  The committee wants to make sure members feel supported, heard, and have the resources they need. The committee also is responsible for deciding what organizations WMHCA sponsors, and for exploring ongoing partnerships with other organizations. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

WMHCA offers sponsorship funds to organizations on a case by case basis.  If you have an event you’d like WMHCA to financially sponsor, please fill out the Sponsorship Application 90 days before your event.  Sponsorship decisions are made during our Membership Engagement and Outreach Committee meetings which typically occur at noon on the first Tuesday of every month. 

2024-2025 Meeting Minutes

  • 08.05.25
  • July 2025-No Meeting

Meeting Information

  • The MEOC typically meets the 1st Tuesday of every month at 12:00 PM.  There are some months that dates are shifted for holidays and other events. 
  • Meeting Registration is Below

Upcoming Committee Meetings

    • 08/28/2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    The Washington Mental Health Counselor Association is presenting a free event for members on how to become a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State. Topics include, timeline to a counseling career, WA state Legislation and Licensing, Supervision and Tracking Hours, and much more.  It will be 60 to 90 minutes depending on participant engagement and Q&A. 



    • 09/02/2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Please join us for the next WMHCA Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee Meeting

    Looking for a way to get more involved with WMHCA and connect with other passionate mental health professionals? We’d love for you to join our next Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee meeting!

    This group focuses on building community, creating meaningful member experiences, and helping WMHCA grow in exciting and inclusive ways. Whether you're brand new or have been around a while, there's a place for you here.

    Here’s what to expect: 

    • A welcoming space to share ideas and collaborate,
    • Opportunities to help shape events, outreach, and member engagement efforts,
    • A chance to connect, contribute, and have a little fun along the way.

    No pressure, no prep required—show up as you are and feel free to eat your lunch.

    If you’ve been thinking about getting more involved, this is a great place to start.

    We hope to see you there!

    • 09/17/2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    This past legislative session WMHCA worked to get LMHCA's access to HEALWA. WMHCA is now partnering with HEALWA to help providers learn what this important resource does. 

    Join us for a demonstration of HEALWA and get your questions answered. HEALWA is an online library for healthcare providers in Washington State. Paid for with a portion of your license fee, it is a collection of evidence-based resources for providers in clinical care. HEALWA includes access to subscription journals, databases and tools. HEALWA can help you with. 

    • Finding journal articles 
    • Checking the latest treatment guidelines 
    • Patient education 

    To use HEALWA, sign up for an account at https://heal-wa.org/ using your license number. Check out the toolkits by profession here https://heal-wa.org/toolkits/ to see some of what we offer. Questions? Contact Patricia Devine.

    • 10/07/2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Please join us for the next WMHCA Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee Meeting

    Looking for a way to get more involved with WMHCA and connect with other passionate mental health professionals? We’d love for you to join our next Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee meeting!

    This group focuses on building community, creating meaningful member experiences, and helping WMHCA grow in exciting and inclusive ways. Whether you're brand new or have been around a while, there's a place for you here.

    Here’s what to expect: 

    • A welcoming space to share ideas and collaborate,
    • Opportunities to help shape events, outreach, and member engagement efforts,
    • A chance to connect, contribute, and have a little fun along the way.

    No pressure, no prep required—show up as you are and feel free to eat your lunch.

    If you’ve been thinking about getting more involved, this is a great place to start.

    We hope to see you there!

    • 10/07/2025
    • 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Haynes Square at McMenamins Anderson School
    • 75
    Register

    RSVP now to save your spot!


    Registration closes September 30, 2025

    Please join us for our annual membership celebration. WMHCA could not fulfill our mission without our members.  We want to take a night to celebrate YOU! 

    Come celebrate and feel free to bring a friend or significant other to share in the celebration.  

    WMHCA will provide appetizers and light refreshments. There will be a non host bar for additional purchase.

    WMHCA wants to express our gratitude for your support of the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association. Your dedication and commitment to advancing mental health care in our community makes a significant impact. Together, we are fostering a network of professionals dedicated to enhancing the well-being of those we serve, advocating to improve access to care, and working to support each other in the profession.  We celebrate each of you for your invaluable contributions and look forward to continuing this vital work together. Thank you for being an essential part of our mission!

    No Refunds will be given. 

    • 10/30/2025
    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    The Washington Mental Health Counselor Association is presenting a free event for members on how to become a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State. Topics include, timeline to a counseling career, WA state Legislation and Licensing, Supervision and Tracking Hours, and much more.  It will be 60 to 90 minutes depending on participant engagement and Q&A. 



    • 11/04/2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Please join us for the next WMHCA Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee Meeting

    Looking for a way to get more involved with WMHCA and connect with other passionate mental health professionals? We’d love for you to join our next Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee meeting!

    This group focuses on building community, creating meaningful member experiences, and helping WMHCA grow in exciting and inclusive ways. Whether you're brand new or have been around a while, there's a place for you here.

    Here’s what to expect: 

    • A welcoming space to share ideas and collaborate,
    • Opportunities to help shape events, outreach, and member engagement efforts,
    • A chance to connect, contribute, and have a little fun along the way.

    No pressure, no prep required—show up as you are and feel free to eat your lunch.

    If you’ve been thinking about getting more involved, this is a great place to start.

    We hope to see you there!

    • 12/01/2025
    • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    The Washington Mental Health Counselor Association is presenting a free event for members on how to become a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State. Topics include, timeline to a counseling career, WA state Legislation and Licensing, Supervision and Tracking Hours, and much more.  It will be 60 to 90 minutes depending on participant engagement and Q&A. 



    • 12/02/2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Please join us for the next WMHCA Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee Meeting

    Looking for a way to get more involved with WMHCA and connect with other passionate mental health professionals? We’d love for you to join our next Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee meeting!

    This group focuses on building community, creating meaningful member experiences, and helping WMHCA grow in exciting and inclusive ways. Whether you're brand new or have been around a while, there's a place for you here.

    Here’s what to expect: 

    • A welcoming space to share ideas and collaborate,
    • Opportunities to help shape events, outreach, and member engagement efforts,
    • A chance to connect, contribute, and have a little fun along the way.

    No pressure, no prep required—show up as you are and feel free to eat your lunch.

    If you’ve been thinking about getting more involved, this is a great place to start.

    We hope to see you there!

    • 01/06/2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Please join us for the next WMHCA Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee Meeting

    Looking for a way to get more involved with WMHCA and connect with other passionate mental health professionals? We’d love for you to join our next Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee meeting!

    This group focuses on building community, creating meaningful member experiences, and helping WMHCA grow in exciting and inclusive ways. Whether you're brand new or have been around a while, there's a place for you here.

    Here’s what to expect: 

    • A welcoming space to share ideas and collaborate,
    • Opportunities to help shape events, outreach, and member engagement efforts,
    • A chance to connect, contribute, and have a little fun along the way.

    No pressure, no prep required—show up as you are and feel free to eat your lunch.

    If you’ve been thinking about getting more involved, this is a great place to start.

    We hope to see you there!

    • 01/29/2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    The Washington Mental Health Counselor Association is presenting a free event for members on how to become a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State. Topics include, timeline to a counseling career, WA state Legislation and Licensing, Supervision and Tracking Hours, and much more.  It will be 60 to 90 minutes depending on participant engagement and Q&A. 



    • 02/03/2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Please join us for the next WMHCA Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee Meeting

    Looking for a way to get more involved with WMHCA and connect with other passionate mental health professionals? We’d love for you to join our next Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee meeting!

    This group focuses on building community, creating meaningful member experiences, and helping WMHCA grow in exciting and inclusive ways. Whether you're brand new or have been around a while, there's a place for you here.

    Here’s what to expect: 

    • A welcoming space to share ideas and collaborate,
    • Opportunities to help shape events, outreach, and member engagement efforts,
    • A chance to connect, contribute, and have a little fun along the way.

    No pressure, no prep required—show up as you are and feel free to eat your lunch.

    If you’ve been thinking about getting more involved, this is a great place to start.

    We hope to see you there!

    • 03/03/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Zoom
    Register

    The Washington Mental Health Counselor Association is presenting a free event for members on how to become a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State. Topics include, timeline to a counseling career, WA state Legislation and Licensing, Supervision and Tracking Hours, and much more.  It will be 60 to 90 minutes depending on participant engagement and Q&A. 



    • 03/03/2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Please join us for the next WMHCA Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee Meeting

    Looking for a way to get more involved with WMHCA and connect with other passionate mental health professionals? We’d love for you to join our next Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee meeting!

    This group focuses on building community, creating meaningful member experiences, and helping WMHCA grow in exciting and inclusive ways. Whether you're brand new or have been around a while, there's a place for you here.

    Here’s what to expect: 

    • A welcoming space to share ideas and collaborate,
    • Opportunities to help shape events, outreach, and member engagement efforts,
    • A chance to connect, contribute, and have a little fun along the way.

    No pressure, no prep required—show up as you are and feel free to eat your lunch.

    If you’ve been thinking about getting more involved, this is a great place to start.

    We hope to see you there!

    • 04/07/2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Please join us for the next WMHCA Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee Meeting

    Looking for a way to get more involved with WMHCA and connect with other passionate mental health professionals? We’d love for you to join our next Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee meeting!

    This group focuses on building community, creating meaningful member experiences, and helping WMHCA grow in exciting and inclusive ways. Whether you're brand new or have been around a while, there's a place for you here.

    Here’s what to expect: 

    • A welcoming space to share ideas and collaborate,
    • Opportunities to help shape events, outreach, and member engagement efforts,
    • A chance to connect, contribute, and have a little fun along the way.

    No pressure, no prep required—show up as you are and feel free to eat your lunch.

    If you’ve been thinking about getting more involved, this is a great place to start.

    We hope to see you there!

    • 05/05/2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Please join us for the next WMHCA Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee Meeting

    Looking for a way to get more involved with WMHCA and connect with other passionate mental health professionals? We’d love for you to join our next Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee meeting!

    This group focuses on building community, creating meaningful member experiences, and helping WMHCA grow in exciting and inclusive ways. Whether you're brand new or have been around a while, there's a place for you here.

    Here’s what to expect: 

    • A welcoming space to share ideas and collaborate,
    • Opportunities to help shape events, outreach, and member engagement efforts,
    • A chance to connect, contribute, and have a little fun along the way.

    No pressure, no prep required—show up as you are and feel free to eat your lunch.

    If you’ve been thinking about getting more involved, this is a great place to start.

    We hope to see you there!

    • 06/02/2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Please join us for the next WMHCA Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee Meeting

    Looking for a way to get more involved with WMHCA and connect with other passionate mental health professionals? We’d love for you to join our next Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee meeting!

    This group focuses on building community, creating meaningful member experiences, and helping WMHCA grow in exciting and inclusive ways. Whether you're brand new or have been around a while, there's a place for you here.

    Here’s what to expect: 

    • A welcoming space to share ideas and collaborate,
    • Opportunities to help shape events, outreach, and member engagement efforts,
    • A chance to connect, contribute, and have a little fun along the way.

    No pressure, no prep required—show up as you are and feel free to eat your lunch.

    If you’ve been thinking about getting more involved, this is a great place to start.

    We hope to see you there!

    • 06/03/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Zoom
    Register

    The Washington Mental Health Counselor Association is presenting a free event for members on how to become a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State. Topics include, timeline to a counseling career, WA state Legislation and Licensing, Supervision and Tracking Hours, and much more.  It will be 60 to 90 minutes depending on participant engagement and Q&A. 



    • 10/15/2026
    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    The Washington Mental Health Counselor Association is presenting a free event for members on how to become a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State. Topics include, timeline to a counseling career, WA state Legislation and Licensing, Supervision and Tracking Hours, and much more.  It will be 60 to 90 minutes depending on participant engagement and Q&A. 



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