https://wmhca.org/ppac Washington Mental Health Counselors Association upcoming events Washington Mental Health Counselors Association Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:46:55 GMT Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:46:55 GMT Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT <p>Get ready to make an impact! WMHCA’s Policy and Professional Advocacy Committee is gearing up to plan our priorities for the 2025/26 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!</p> https://wmhca.org/event-6720566 https://wmhca.org/event-6720566 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT <p>Washington is one of the few states without a dedicated governing board for counselors — and that's something WMHCA is working to change. Right now, regulation of Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) falls under the Department of Health alongside many other fields, leaving counselors without a unified voice to shape the standards, ethics, and policies that define our work. A governing board — made up of practicing counselors and public members — would change that by overseeing licensure, guiding continuing education, supporting supervisors, and ensuring our profession is represented in legislative and regulatory decisions. Join us for a Virtual Town Hall to hear what's being developed, ask questions, and help shape the future of counseling in Washington. This is your opportunity to be part of the conversation.</p> https://wmhca.org/event-6726885 https://wmhca.org/event-6726885 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT <p>Washington is one of the few states without a dedicated governing board for counselors — and that's something WMHCA is working to change. Right now, regulation of Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) falls under the Department of Health alongside many other fields, leaving counselors without a unified voice to shape the standards, ethics, and policies that define our work. A governing board — made up of practicing counselors and public members — would change that by overseeing licensure, guiding continuing education, supporting supervisors, and ensuring our profession is represented in legislative and regulatory decisions. Join us for a Virtual Town Hall to hear what's being developed, ask questions, and help shape the future of counseling in Washington. This is your opportunity to be part of the conversation.</p> https://wmhca.org/event-6726887 https://wmhca.org/event-6726887