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ARIZONA COUNSELORS ASSOCIATION

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 464084436 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · azca.org
revenue
$99K
expenses
$75K
net assets
$40K
employees
mission · from form 990

ADVANCE SUPPORT THE COUNSELING PROFESSION

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Counselors Association (AzCA) is the state branch of the American Counseling Association, serving professional counselors, students, and counseling organizations in Arizona. The organization supports the counseling profession through advocacy, professional development, networking, and continuing education. AzCA focuses on advancing counselor licensure, influencing state legislation, and improving mental health access for Arizona residents.

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

  • Member Directory and Group Enrollment Services 9 activities
    • Administer student and faculty group memberships for counseling programs
      Offers 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 Website
      Operates 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 Website
      Operates a "Counselor Search" website to assist members in marketing their services to the public, colleagues, and other non-profit organizations.
    • Counselor Search and Member Directory
      Operates 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 Membership
      The 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 directory
      Maintains 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 Program
      Offers 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 Universities
      Offers 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 Universities
      Offers 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.
  • Healthcare Professional Advocacy 5 activities
    • Advocacy for Counselor Licensure and Legislative Issues
      Advocates 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 Issues
      Advocates 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 Issues
      Advocates 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 changes
      Engages 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 Issues
      The 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.
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs 5 activities
    • Continuing Education Webinars and Training
      Provides 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 Training
      Provides 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 Education
      Provides 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 counselors
      Offers 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 Development
      The 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.
  • Specialized Clinical Conferences & Congresses 4 activities
    • Host annual Wellness Retreat for counselor self-care and education
      Conducts 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 counselors
      Organizes 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 Retreats
      Hosts 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 Retreats
      Hosts 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.
  • Wellness & Personal Growth Retreats 1 activity
    • Counselor Wellness Retreats
      Hosts annual wellness retreats for counselors, focusing on mindfulness, self-care, relaxation, and educational sessions, providing a space for professional rejuvenation and networking.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Conduct and publish professional counseling research
      Supports scholarly work in the counseling field, including publishing articles on inclusion and responses to discriminatory language in professional practice.
    • Publication of Research Articles
      Publishes 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 Articles
      Publishes articles on topics relevant to counseling, such as "Beyond tolerance toward inclusion: Response to homo- and trans-negative language."
    • Publication of Research and Articles
      Publishes articles related to counseling topics, such as "Beyond tolerance toward inclusion: Response to homo- and trans-negative language."
    • Publishing Research
      The organization publishes articles related to counseling, such as "Beyond tolerance toward inclusion: Response to homo- and trans-negative language."
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
Investments
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.