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POLICY & PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY COmmittee

Committee Mission Statement


The Policy and Professional Advocacy Committee provides proactive leadership in the development of state-level mental health policies and statutes. WMHCA is responsive to the expressed needs of the profession and community-at-large by identifying and reducing barriers through collaborative relationships with stakeholders. We seek to elevate marginalized and underserved populations through active engagement via direct lobbying, advocacy, and activism.

Contact information


Chair: Sharon Shadwell, LMHC

Vice-Chair: Dennis McCarthy, LMHC

If you are a member and would like to schedule a meeting with your Senator or Representatives Sara can help facilitate that.  Legislators are always interested in hearing about the issues that impact their constitutes.  Please reach out to Sara if you want to schedule something. 

Sara Stewart is retained by WMHCA as our lobbyist.  She advocates for us during legislative session and keeps us up to date with information throughout the year.

MONTHLY LOBBYIST REPORTS

Current Legislative Priorities

Licensure and Regulatory Updates

2025 Legislative Session Updates

Washington State Legislature

Department of Health Rule Making

----WMHCA's Statement for proposed rule change to let work experience substitute practicum.

PAST Initiatives -Updates COming Soon

WMHCA Passed the Counseling Compact


2024-2025 Meeting Minutes

2023-2024 Meeting Minutes

Only met every other month

Meeting Information

  • The PPAC committee meets the 1st Thursday of every month at 12:00 PM. 
  • Meeting Registration is Below

Upcoming Meetings

No events available

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