Washington Mental Health Counselors Association upcoming events

AI Task Force Meeting (08/17/2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

WMHCA is launching a new AI Task Force to develop guidelines and explore legislation for AI use in mental health. The task force will examine AI’s impact on counselors, clients,and advocate for our profession as this technology evolves.

Scholarship Review Panel Meeting (08/18/2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

The Washington Mental Health Counselors Foundation provides scholarships for students in their journey through graduate school. We recognize entering the mental health field has significant barriers for some students and choosing to enter the counseling profession takes a substantial amount of strength and courage. At this time we are forming a panel to review scholarship applications and select recipients. We are particularly interested in having a diverse committee and encourage clinicians of historically marginalized identities including BIPOC, disability, LGBTGEQIAP+, and others to join the panel.

The bulk of the work will be reviewing scholarship applications. The panel will only meet 3-4 times.

AI Task Force Meeting (08/31/2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee Meeting (09/01/2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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!

Justice Equity Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting (09/02/2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

The Justice Equity Diversity & Inclusion committee is an established committee of folks who have gone through extensive training and consultation to develop a strategic plan for WMHCA. The meetings serve as a time to review tasks completed between meetings and to identify next steps. We welcome visitors and feedback, however, due to the high amount of information we have to address in every meeting, we request the focus be on the items at hand.

Policy and Professional Advocacy Committee Meeting (09/03/2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Get ready to make an impact! WMHCA’s Policy and Professional Advocacy Committee is gearing up to plan our priorities for the 2026/27 legislative session, and we need your voice. We’re looking for passionate volunteers to help identify the advocacy issues that matter to mental health counselors across Washington. This is a great opportunity to speak up about what you believe should be front and center in our advocacy work, connect with colleagues, and help shape the future of our profession. If you're ready to make a difference, we’d love to have you on board!

Governing Board Task Force Meeting (09/08/2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Governing Board Task Force is a Policy and Professional Advocacy Committee initiative working to establish a dedicated governing board for licensed mental health counselors and associates in Washington State. Our goal is straightforward: the standards, regulations, and scope of practice that govern our profession should be shaped by the people who live and work within it every day.

A governing board is about more than professional autonomy. It creates a structure for transparent, accountable, and evidence-informed oversight that protects the public while strengthening the integrity of our field. Licensed mental health counselors in Washington deserve the same professional governance that other health disciplines have had for years — and we're working to make that happen.

Right now, the task force is focused on three things: helping WMHCA members understand what a governing board is and why it matters, building relationships with allied mental health associations for cross-discipline advocacy, and identifying legislative sponsors for a bill in the 2026–2027 session.

If you're a counselor, supervisor, educator, or advocate who believes our profession deserves a stronger voice in decisions that affect us and the clients we serve — we'd love to have you involved.

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month from 5-6pm.

Conference Committee Meeting (09/14/2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Help WMHCA plan our second annual conference in May 2027 designed to foster vital connections within our therapeutic community! To make this event a resounding success, we need your help. We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with various aspects of getting the conference up and running. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a meaningful event, connect with fellow members, and gain valuable experience. If you're eager to lend a hand and help us create an unforgettable experience, please sign up to join us! We can't wait to see you there.

Professional Development and Education Committee Meeting (09/14/2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Join the WMHCA Professional Development and Education Committee!

Are you passionate about shaping the future of ethical, liberative, and culturally responsive clinical practice? The Professional Development and Education Committee (PDEC) invites all WMHCA members to join us in advancing high-quality and accessible continuing education presentations rooted in decolonized principles and cultural humility.

Our mission is to increase competency, challenge oppressive systems, and support counselors in reducing suffering through thoughtful and timely educational opportunities. We actively seek to uplift diverse voices and perspectives—both in our committee and through the presenters we recruit.

As a member of the committee, you’ll help:

Vet and select workshop presenters and topics
Plan and host continuing education events
Ensure Washington State CE requirements are provided with clarity to WMHCA members
Contribute to the development of impactful educational curricula for Washington state counselors

Whether you’re curious about our work or ready to get involved, we’d love to have you join a meeting and explore how you can contribute.

AI Task Force Meeting (09/14/2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Scholarship Review Panel Meeting (09/15/2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

AI Task Force Meeting (09/28/2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Policy and Professional Advocacy Committee Meeting (10/01/2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Conference Committee Meeting (10/05/2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Professional Development and Education Committee Meeting (10/05/2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Join the WMHCA Professional Development and Education Committee!

As a member of the committee, you’ll help:

Vet and select workshop presenters and topics
Plan and host continuing education events
Ensure Washington State CE requirements are provided with clarity to WMHCA members
Contribute to the development of impactful educational curricula for Washington state counselors

Whether you’re curious about our work or ready to get involved, we’d love to have you join a meeting and explore how you can contribute.

Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee Meeting (10/06/2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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

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!

Justice Equity Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting (10/07/2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Board Meeting (10/09/2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

WMHCA members are warmly invited to attend our upcoming board meeting. This is an opportunity to hear updates on key initiatives, learn more about the important work WMHCA is doing to support mental health professionals, and share thoughts directly with board leadership.

Members' voices matter, and WMHCA values member input as the board continues to shape the association's future. Although this is not a traditional networking event, it provides a meaningful space for engagement, transparency, and collaboration.

We hope to see you there.

Governing Board Task Force Meeting (10/13/2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

If you're a counselor, supervisor, educator, or advocate who believes our profession deserves a stronger voice in decisions that affect us and the clients we serve — we'd love to have you involved.

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month from 5-6pm.

Scholarship Review Panel Meeting (10/20/2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Professional Development and Education Committee Meeting (11/02/2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Join the WMHCA Professional Development and Education Committee!

As a member of the committee, you’ll help:

Vet and select workshop presenters and topics
Plan and host continuing education events
Ensure Washington State CE requirements are provided with clarity to WMHCA members
Contribute to the development of impactful educational curricula for Washington state counselors

Whether you’re curious about our work or ready to get involved, we’d love to have you join a meeting and explore how you can contribute.

Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee Meeting (11/03/2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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

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!

Policy and Professional Advocacy Committee Meeting (11/05/2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Conference Committee Meeting (11/09/2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Governing Board Task Force Meeting (11/10/2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

If you're a counselor, supervisor, educator, or advocate who believes our profession deserves a stronger voice in decisions that affect us and the clients we serve — we'd love to have you involved.

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month from 5-6pm.

Scholarship Review Panel Meeting (11/17/2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee Meeting (12/01/2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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

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!

Policy and Professional Advocacy Committee Meeting (12/03/2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Professional Development and Education Committee Meeting (12/07/2026)

Mon, 07 Dec 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Join the WMHCA Professional Development and Education Committee!

As a member of the committee, you’ll help:

Vet and select workshop presenters and topics
Plan and host continuing education events
Ensure Washington State CE requirements are provided with clarity to WMHCA members
Contribute to the development of impactful educational curricula for Washington state counselors

Whether you’re curious about our work or ready to get involved, we’d love to have you join a meeting and explore how you can contribute.

Governing Board Task Force Meeting (12/08/2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

If you're a counselor, supervisor, educator, or advocate who believes our profession deserves a stronger voice in decisions that affect us and the clients we serve — we'd love to have you involved.

We meet on the second Tuesday of the month from 5-6pm.

Executive Committee Meeting (12/11/2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This is a closed meeting for the Executive Committee Only. Please RSVP to get the zoom link and for attendance purposes.

Board Meeting (12/11/2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

We hope to see you there.

Conference Committee Meeting (12/14/2026)

Mon, 14 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Professional Development and Education Committee Meeting (01/04/2027)

Mon, 04 Jan 2027 19:30:00 GMT

Join the WMHCA Professional Development and Education Committee!

As a member of the committee, you’ll help:

Vet and select workshop presenters and topics
Plan and host continuing education events
Ensure Washington State CE requirements are provided with clarity to WMHCA members
Contribute to the development of impactful educational curricula for Washington state counselors

Whether you’re curious about our work or ready to get involved, we’d love to have you join a meeting and explore how you can contribute.

Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee Meeting (01/05/2027)

Tue, 05 Jan 2027 20:00:00 GMT

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

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!

Policy and Professional Advocacy Committee Meeting (01/07/2027)

Thu, 07 Jan 2027 20:00:00 GMT

Conference Committee Meeting (01/11/2027)

Mon, 11 Jan 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Executive Committee Meeting (01/22/2027)

Fri, 22 Jan 2027 17:00:00 GMT

This is a closed meeting for the Executive Committee Only. Please RSVP to get the zoom link and for attendance purposes.

Professional Development and Education Committee Meeting (02/01/2027)

Mon, 01 Feb 2027 19:30:00 GMT

Join the WMHCA Professional Development and Education Committee!

As a member of the committee, you’ll help:

Vet and select workshop presenters and topics
Plan and host continuing education events
Ensure Washington State CE requirements are provided with clarity to WMHCA members
Contribute to the development of impactful educational curricula for Washington state counselors

Whether you’re curious about our work or ready to get involved, we’d love to have you join a meeting and explore how you can contribute.

Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee Meeting (02/02/2027)

Tue, 02 Feb 2027 20:00:00 GMT

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

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!

Policy and Professional Advocacy Committee Meeting (02/04/2027)

Thu, 04 Feb 2027 20:00:00 GMT

Conference Committee Meeting (02/08/2027)

Mon, 08 Feb 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Board Meeting (02/12/2027)

Fri, 12 Feb 2027 17:00:00 GMT

We hope to see you there.

Executive Committee Meeting (02/26/2027)

Fri, 26 Feb 2027 17:00:00 GMT

This is a closed meeting for the Executive Committee Only. Please RSVP to get the zoom link and for attendance purposes.

Professional Development and Education Committee Meeting (03/01/2027)

Mon, 01 Mar 2027 19:30:00 GMT

Join the WMHCA Professional Development and Education Committee!

As a member of the committee, you’ll help:

Vet and select workshop presenters and topics
Plan and host continuing education events
Ensure Washington State CE requirements are provided with clarity to WMHCA members
Contribute to the development of impactful educational curricula for Washington state counselors

Whether you’re curious about our work or ready to get involved, we’d love to have you join a meeting and explore how you can contribute.

Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee Meeting (03/02/2027)

Tue, 02 Mar 2027 20:00:00 GMT

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

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!

Policy and Professional Advocacy Committee Meeting (03/04/2027)

Thu, 04 Mar 2027 20:00:00 GMT

Conference Committee Meeting (03/08/2027)

Mon, 08 Mar 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Executive Committee Meeting (03/26/2027)

Fri, 26 Mar 2027 16:00:00 GMT

This is a closed meeting for the Executive Committee Only. Please RSVP to get the zoom link and for attendance purposes.

Policy and Professional Advocacy Committee Meeting (04/01/2027)

Thu, 01 Apr 2027 19:00:00 GMT

Professional Development and Education Committee Meeting (04/05/2027)

Mon, 05 Apr 2027 18:30:00 GMT

Join the WMHCA Professional Development and Education Committee!

As a member of the committee, you’ll help:

Vet and select workshop presenters and topics
Plan and host continuing education events
Ensure Washington State CE requirements are provided with clarity to WMHCA members
Contribute to the development of impactful educational curricula for Washington state counselors

Whether you’re curious about our work or ready to get involved, we’d love to have you join a meeting and explore how you can contribute.

Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee Meeting (04/06/2027)

Tue, 06 Apr 2027 19:00:00 GMT

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

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!

Board Meeting (04/09/2027)

Fri, 09 Apr 2027 16:00:00 GMT

We hope to see you there.

Conference Committee Meeting (04/12/2027)

Mon, 12 Apr 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Executive Committee Meeting (04/23/2027)

Fri, 23 Apr 2027 16:00:00 GMT

This is a closed meeting for the Executive Committee Only. Please RSVP to get the zoom link and for attendance purposes.

Professional Development and Education Committee Meeting (05/03/2027)

Mon, 03 May 2027 18:30:00 GMT

Join the WMHCA Professional Development and Education Committee!

As a member of the committee, you’ll help:

Vet and select workshop presenters and topics
Plan and host continuing education events
Ensure Washington State CE requirements are provided with clarity to WMHCA members
Contribute to the development of impactful educational curricula for Washington state counselors

Whether you’re curious about our work or ready to get involved, we’d love to have you join a meeting and explore how you can contribute.

Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee Meeting (05/04/2027)

Tue, 04 May 2027 19:00:00 GMT

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

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!

Policy and Professional Advocacy Committee Meeting (05/06/2027)

Thu, 06 May 2027 19:00:00 GMT

Conference Committee Meeting (05/17/2027)

Mon, 17 May 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Executive Committee Meeting (05/28/2027)

Fri, 28 May 2027 16:00:00 GMT

This is a closed meeting for the Executive Committee Only. Please RSVP to get the zoom link and for attendance purposes.

Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee Meeting (06/01/2027)

Tue, 01 Jun 2027 19:00:00 GMT

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

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!

Policy and Professional Advocacy Committee Meeting (06/03/2027)

Thu, 03 Jun 2027 19:00:00 GMT

Board Meeting (06/04/2027)

Fri, 04 Jun 2027 16:00:00 GMT

We hope to see you there.

Professional Development and Education Committee Meeting (06/07/2027)

Mon, 07 Jun 2027 18:30:00 GMT

Join the WMHCA Professional Development and Education Committee!

As a member of the committee, you’ll help:

Vet and select workshop presenters and topics
Plan and host continuing education events
Ensure Washington State CE requirements are provided with clarity to WMHCA members
Contribute to the development of impactful educational curricula for Washington state counselors

Whether you’re curious about our work or ready to get involved, we’d love to have you join a meeting and explore how you can contribute.