Washington Mental Health Counselors Association upcoming events

Professional Development and Education Committee Meeting (08/03/2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 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 (08/03/2026)

Tue, 04 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.

Membership Engagement & Outreach Committee Meeting (08/04/2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 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 (08/05/2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 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. Comments, concerns or feedback can also be sent directly to the Chair of the committee Bree Sutton M.A., LMHC Bree@wmhca.org.

Policy and Professional Advocacy Committee Meeting (08/06/2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 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!

Conference Committee Meeting (08/10/2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 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.

Board Meeting (08/14/2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 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.