https://wmhca.org/ppac Washington Mental Health Counselors Association upcoming events Washington Mental Health Counselors Association Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:44:56 GMT Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:44:56 GMT Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT <p>Get ready to make an impact! WMHCA’s Policy and Professional Advocacy Committee is gearing up to plan our priorities for the 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!<br></p> https://wmhca.org/event-6781497 https://wmhca.org/event-6781497 Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT <p>The Governing Board Task Force is a Policy and Professional Advocacy Committee initiative working to establish a dedicated governing board for licensed mental health counselors and associates in Washington State. Our goal is straightforward: the standards, regulations, and scope of practice that govern our profession should be shaped by the people who live and work within it every day.</p> <p>A governing board is about more than professional autonomy. It creates a structure for transparent, accountable, and evidence-informed oversight that protects the public while strengthening the integrity of our field. Licensed mental health counselors in Washington deserve the same professional governance that other health disciplines have had for years — and we're working to make that happen.<br></p> <p>Right now, the task force is focused on three things: helping WMHCA members understand what a governing board is and why it matters, building relationships with allied mental health associations for cross-discipline advocacy, and identifying legislative sponsors for a bill in the 2026–2027 session.<br></p> <p>If you're a counselor, supervisor, educator, or advocate who believes our profession deserves a stronger voice in decisions that affect us and the clients we serve — we'd love to have you involved.<br></p> <p>We meet on the second Tuesday of the month from 5-6pm.&nbsp;</p> https://wmhca.org/event-6781756 https://wmhca.org/event-6781756 Fri, 20 Nov 2026 02:30:00 GMT <p>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.<br></p> https://wmhca.org/event-6889043 https://wmhca.org/event-6889043 Thu, 03 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT <p>Get ready to make an impact! WMHCA’s Policy and Professional Advocacy Committee is gearing up to plan our priorities for the 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!<br></p> https://wmhca.org/event-6781501 https://wmhca.org/event-6781501 Wed, 09 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT <p>The Governing Board Task Force is a Policy and Professional Advocacy Committee initiative working to establish a dedicated governing board for licensed mental health counselors and associates in Washington State. Our goal is straightforward: the standards, regulations, and scope of practice that govern our profession should be shaped by the people who live and work within it every day.</p> <p>A governing board is about more than professional autonomy. It creates a structure for transparent, accountable, and evidence-informed oversight that protects the public while strengthening the integrity of our field. Licensed mental health counselors in Washington deserve the same professional governance that other health disciplines have had for years — and we're working to make that happen.<br></p> <p>Right now, the task force is focused on three things: helping WMHCA members understand what a governing board is and why it matters, building relationships with allied mental health associations for cross-discipline advocacy, and identifying legislative sponsors for a bill in the 2026–2027 session.<br></p> <p>If you're a counselor, supervisor, educator, or advocate who believes our profession deserves a stronger voice in decisions that affect us and the clients we serve — we'd love to have you involved.<br></p> <p>We meet on the second Tuesday of the month from 5-6pm.&nbsp;</p> https://wmhca.org/event-6781757 https://wmhca.org/event-6781757 Thu, 14 Jan 2027 20:00:00 GMT <p>Get ready to make an impact! WMHCA’s Policy and Professional Advocacy Committee is gearing up to plan our priorities for the 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!<br></p> https://wmhca.org/event-6880473 https://wmhca.org/event-6880473 Thu, 28 Jan 2027 02:00:00 GMT <p>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.<br></p> https://wmhca.org/event-6889051 https://wmhca.org/event-6889051 Thu, 04 Feb 2027 20:00:00 GMT <p>Get ready to make an impact! WMHCA’s Policy and Professional Advocacy Committee is gearing up to plan our priorities for the 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!<br></p> https://wmhca.org/event-6880477 https://wmhca.org/event-6880477 Thu, 25 Feb 2027 02:00:00 GMT <p>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.<br></p> https://wmhca.org/event-6889056 https://wmhca.org/event-6889056 Thu, 04 Mar 2027 20:00:00 GMT <p>Get ready to make an impact! WMHCA’s Policy and Professional Advocacy Committee is gearing up to plan our priorities for the 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!<br></p> https://wmhca.org/event-6880482 https://wmhca.org/event-6880482 Thu, 25 Mar 2027 01:00:00 GMT <p>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.<br></p> https://wmhca.org/event-6889059 https://wmhca.org/event-6889059 Thu, 01 Apr 2027 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 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!<br></p> https://wmhca.org/event-6880483 https://wmhca.org/event-6880483 Thu, 22 Apr 2027 01:00:00 GMT <p>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.<br></p> https://wmhca.org/event-6889061 https://wmhca.org/event-6889061 Thu, 06 May 2027 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 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!<br></p> https://wmhca.org/event-6880487 https://wmhca.org/event-6880487 Thu, 27 May 2027 01:00:00 GMT <p>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.<br></p> https://wmhca.org/event-6889064 https://wmhca.org/event-6889064 Fri, 04 Jun 2027 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 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!<br></p> https://wmhca.org/event-6880489 https://wmhca.org/event-6880489 Thu, 24 Jun 2027 01:00:00 GMT <p>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.<br></p> https://wmhca.org/event-6889066 https://wmhca.org/event-6889066