President Adrianne Johnson was awarded the National Branch Advocacy Award at the ACA Annual Meeting in New Orleans.  This award is presented to the State or Branch Chapter that is seen as exemplary in their motivated efforts to protect clients from harm, to shape licensure language, and promote ethical clinical practice in their state.  The OCA was also awarded this honor in 2016, 2013 and 2011. 

Special thanks go out to the Government Relations Committee chaired by Sean Gorby.

Keep up the good work Ohio!

Register now for this groundbreaking training event at Cleveland State University.  Brought to you by the OCA, OSWA, and thr Ohio Psychological Association, this 15 CEU training will be held Friday and Saturday September 13-14 and the cost starts at $200.  Register Now!

We will also accept sponsors for this event from $300 university and government groups to the Title Sponsor at $2000.  Contact Bob for more info.

Congratulations to Dr. Jason McGlothlin who will assume the position of President Elect of the Ohio Counseling Association on July 1, 2019.

Remember to vote for our next President Elect who will assume office on July 1, 2019.  Voting is available HERE and open to all active members.  Bios for the two nominees are available for you to peruse and evaluate.  Voting closes Friday March 15 at 5:00pm

When you log in, go to Profile then Membership tab to print your membership card.  Instructions on how to print, laminate, and carry with you!  Thanks to Vicki Kress for the Great Idea!

Any student (through doctoral) that joins or renews at the $50 Insured Student level gets complimentary liability insurance through CPH & Associates compliments of the OCA.  Join or renew at the Insured Student Level today!

The 2019 All Ohio Counselors Conference Call for Proposals is now open. This year’s AOCC will be held November 6-8, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus.

The AOCC is a joint conference hosted by the Ohio Counseling Association (OCA) and the Ohio School Counselor Association (OSCA). The AOCC seeks quality proposals that focus on relevant and practical topics related to the school and mental health counseling professions. Please consider sharing your expertise, creative programs and best practices with colleagues from across the state.

Click here to submit a proposal.

You may submit more than one proposal.

The deadline for submissions is May 1, 2019.

To assist in submitting a quality proposal, see:

 Tips for a Successful Proposal and Blind Review Rubric.

Amanda Sines, our Lobbyist announced this morning that Lori Criss has been named the Director of ODMHAS. Criss is currently a leader in the Ohio Council of Behavioral Health Provider’s. Amanda works with her often on issues of importance to OCA. This is a very strong choice by Gov Elect DeWine and good for OCA members!

Remember to register for Legislative Advocacy Day (March 19) to learn more and meet with your representatives in downtown Columbus!   

Registration is open for the March 20-21, 2019 Spring Conference.  10 CE Credit Hours over 2 days including Ethics, Supervision, and General topics.  A networking reception with student Poster Sessions caps off Day One and a special track for Grad Students on Day Two will be a real career booster!  Keynotes, breakouts, and invited speakers will fill your Counselor Head with all the current info you've been seeking!  REGISTER HERE and see the program details.

The Conference will be held at the Embassy Suites Dublin which is now completing a full remodel.  Enjoy their huge guest suites and awesome food after getting your learn on!

Next week the Ohio House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on H.B. 81 which exempts individuals who were seriously mentally ill at the time of their crime from the death penalty.  Anything you can do to contact your legislators in the House and urge them to vote yes would be greatly appreciated!  All members of OCA and their peers/coworkers/staff are encouraged to take action.

Find your Legislator here: OHIO HOUSE DIRECTORY

Sample Tweets: 

Ohio's bill to prohibit executing individuals with serious mental illness is scheduled for committee vote on Dec 4.  Learn more and contact your #Ohio legislators to urge passage!

The Ohio Counseling Association supports HB81 to prohibit executing those with serious mental illness. Learn more and contact your #Ohio legislators to urge passage.