named programs · 5 · from sources
what they call their work
Advocacy and Government Relations
Monitoring and influencing state legislation related to counseling licensure and mental health access, including successful advocacy for HB 2001.
Annual Counseling Conference
Statewide conference featuring keynote speakers, CE sessions, networking, and exhibits for counselors across Arizona.
Counselor Search Directory
Free online directory for AzCA members to increase visibility and support client acquisition.
Live and On-Demand Webinars
Free live webinars for members on clinical and professional topics; paid on-demand supervision training offering 12 hours of CE.
Wellness Retreat
Annual retreat for counselors focused on self-care, mindfulness, and professional renewal, offering CE credits and networking in a resort setting.
activities · 6 groups
what they do
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Member Directory and Group Enrollment Services 9 activities
- Administer student and faculty group memberships for counseling programsOffers student group memberships to universities, automatically enrolling all graduate counseling students in AzCA, and provides complimentary professional memberships to affiliated faculty; requires annual submission of student rosters.
- Counselor Search WebsiteOperates a "Counselor Search" website to help members market their services to the public, colleagues, and other non-profit organizations, facilitating connections and referrals within the counseling community.
- Counselor Search WebsiteOperates a "Counselor Search" website to assist members in marketing their services to the public, colleagues, and other non-profit organizations.
- Counselor Search and Member DirectoryOperates a "Counselor Search" website to help the public locate counseling professionals and assists members in marketing themselves. It also maintains an online listing of current organization members.
- Facilitating Counselor Marketing and MembershipThe organization operates a "Counselor Search" website to help members market their services to the public, colleagues, and other non-profits. They also offer student group memberships to universities, which includes membership for graduate counseling students and complimentary professional membership for faculty.
- Operate public counselor search and member directoryMaintains a public-facing "Counselor Search" tool to help individuals locate counseling professionals and supports member visibility; also maintains an online portal listing current members.
- Student Group Membership ProgramOffers student group memberships to universities, which includes membership for all graduate counseling program students and complimentary professional membership for affiliated faculty. Universities are required to submit annual rosters of enrolled students.
- Student Group Memberships for UniversitiesOffers student group memberships to universities, providing membership for all graduate counseling program students and complimentary professional membership for affiliated faculty. This initiative supports the professional development of future counselors and faculty by integrating them into the organization's network.
- Student Group Memberships for UniversitiesOffers student group memberships to universities, which includes membership for all graduate counseling program students and complimentary professional membership for related faculty. Universities are required to submit an annual roster of enrolled students.
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Healthcare Professional Advocacy 5 activities
- Advocacy for Counselor Licensure and Legislative IssuesAdvocates for legislation impacting professional counselors, such as House Bill 2001 which allows counseling graduates to continue providing services during license application processing. The government relations committee also informs members about changes in licensure and legislative issues and takes a leadership role in the implementation of counselor licensure in Arizona.
- Advocacy for Counselor Licensure and Legislative IssuesAdvocates for legislative changes affecting professional counselors, such as House Bill 2001 which allows counseling graduates to continue providing services during license application processing. The government relations committee also informs members about changes in licensure and legislative issues.
- Advocacy for Counselor Licensure and Legislative IssuesAdvocates for legislation affecting professional counselors, such as House Bill 2001, which allows counseling graduates to continue providing services while awaiting licensure. The organization also informs members about changes in licensure and legislative issues through its government relations committee and takes a leadership role in the implementation of counselor licensure in Arizona.
- Advocate for counseling licensure and legislative policy changesEngages in advocacy efforts such as supporting the passage of House Bill 2001 to improve licensure processes, and participates in state regulatory implementation; the government relations committee keeps members informed on legislative and licensure changes.
- Advocating for Counselor Licensure and Legislative IssuesThe organization advocates for legislative changes affecting professional counselors, such as House Bill 2001 which allows counseling graduates to continue providing services while awaiting licensure, and informs members about changes in licensure and relevant legislative issues through its government relations committee. They also take a leadership role in the implementation of counselor licensure in Arizona.
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Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs 5 activities
- Continuing Education Webinars and TrainingProvides live and on-demand webinars for continuing education. The organization also offers 12-hour training sessions on supervision methods, models, techniques, roles, responsibilities, and ethical/legal guidelines for clinical supervisors, referencing relevant codes and statutes.
- Continuing Education Webinars and TrainingProvides live and on-demand webinars for continuing education. Also offers specialized training, such as a 12-hour program on supervision methods, models, techniques, roles, responsibilities, and ethical/legal guidelines for clinical supervisors.
- Professional Development and Continuing EducationProvides continuing education opportunities for counselors through annual conferences, one-day conferences, webinars (live and on-demand), and specialized trainings, such as a 12-hour training on clinical supervision methods and ethical guidelines. These offerings provide CE hours to help counselors maintain their licenses and enhance their skills.
- Provide continuing education programs for counselorsOffers a range of continuing education opportunities, including 3.75 CE hours at the Wellness Retreat, 12-hour supervision training, and 1.0-hour live and on-demand webinars covering ethical, legal, and clinical topics.
- Providing Continuing Education and Professional DevelopmentThe organization offers various opportunities for continuing education and professional development, including an Annual Counseling Conference, a One Day Conference, and a Wellness Retreat, all of which provide continuing education (CE) hours. They also provide 12-hour training on clinical supervision methods and offer live and on-demand webinars.
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Specialized Clinical Conferences & Congresses 4 activities
- Host annual Wellness Retreat for counselor self-care and educationConducts an annual Wellness Retreat focused on mindfulness, self-care, relaxation, and educational sessions, with continuing education credits offered through experiential breakout sessions; scheduled for 2026 at the Prescott Resort & Conference Center.
- Host annual professional development conferences for counselorsOrganizes statewide conferences, including the Annual Counseling Conference and a One Day Conference with Continuing Education, featuring speakers, networking opportunities, and CE credits for professional counselors.
- Professional Development Conferences and RetreatsHosts annual conferences and wellness retreats for counselors, offering networking opportunities, educational sessions, and continuing education (CE) credits. These events include speakers, experiential breakout sessions, and focus on topics like mindfulness and self-care.
- Professional Development Conferences and RetreatsHosts annual conferences and wellness retreats for counselors, offering networking opportunities, educational sessions, and continuing education (CE) credits. These events include speakers, experiential breakout sessions, and focus on topics like mindfulness and self-care.
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Wellness & Personal Growth Retreats 1 activity
- Counselor Wellness RetreatsHosts annual wellness retreats for counselors, focusing on mindfulness, self-care, relaxation, and educational sessions, providing a space for professional rejuvenation and networking.
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Uncategorized 5 activities
- Conduct and publish professional counseling researchSupports scholarly work in the counseling field, including publishing articles on inclusion and responses to discriminatory language in professional practice.
- Publication of Research ArticlesPublishes articles on relevant topics in the counseling field, such as "Beyond tolerance toward inclusion: Response to homo- and trans-negative language," contributing to the body of knowledge and promoting best practices.
- Publication of Research ArticlesPublishes articles on topics relevant to counseling, such as "Beyond tolerance toward inclusion: Response to homo- and trans-negative language."
- Publication of Research and ArticlesPublishes articles related to counseling topics, such as "Beyond tolerance toward inclusion: Response to homo- and trans-negative language."
- Publishing ResearchThe organization publishes articles related to counseling, such as "Beyond tolerance toward inclusion: Response to homo- and trans-negative language."
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$99K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$67K67%
Investment income$20%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$75K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$40K
Cash—
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Liabilities—
Net assets$40K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 4
- JORDANNA SAUNDERS — DIRECTOR UNTIL 3/1/22
- KEITH CROSS — DIRECTOR UNTIL 8/30/22
- MARCELA KEPIC — DIRECTOR
- SANDRA SEBY — DIRECTOR UNTIL 11/30/22
relationships · 23
who they work with
- AZ Behavioral Counseling Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Annual Conference.
- Alice L. Baker Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Annual Conference.
- Aloha Counseling Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Annual Conference.
- American Counseling Association Network — State branch of the American Counseling Association, collaborating to provide up-to-date information to members.
- American Counseling Association Partner — Its 2014 Code of Ethics is used in supervision training; also invited to present at the Annual Counseling Conference.
- American Counseling Association (ACA) Partner — Supports ACA's national advocacy efforts to protect Medicaid funding for mental healthcare access.
- Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners Government — Its statutes and rules are covered in supervision training.
- Arizona Real Estate Recovery Fund Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Annual Conference.
- CPH & Associates Partner — Preferred professional liability insurance provider, offering a reduced administrative fee for AzCA members.
- Center for Growth & Innovation Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Annual Conference.
- Clinical Best Practice Institute Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Annual Conference.
- Core Balance Counseling Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Annual Conference.
- Grand Canyon University Partner — Listed as an institution/student group member.
- Infinite Learning & Kelly Ohoro EMDR Training Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Annual Conference.
- Northern Arizona University Partner — Listed as an institution/student group member.
- Prescott College Partner — Listed as an institution/student group member.
- Prescott Resort & Conference Center Partner — Venue for the 2026 Wellness Retreat.
- Scottsdale Government — Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, indicating local government jurisdiction and operational base.
- TPN.health Partner — Platform used for signing up for webinars and accessing training information.
- The Trauma Healing Center Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Annual Conference.
- Tranquil Mind Studio Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Annual Conference.
- University of Arizona Partner — Listed as an institution/student group member.
- University of Phoenix Partner — Listed as an institution/student group member.