South
Dakota Counseling Association
www.sdcounseling.org
The
South Dakota Counseling Association (SDCA) is a partnership of associations
representing professional counselors who enhance human development by providing
benefits, products and services to expand professional knowledge and expertise;
to promote recognition of counselors to the public and media; and to represent
member's interests before federal, state, and local government.
American
Counseling Association
www.counseling.org
As the world's largest association representing
professional counselors in various practice settings, the American Counseling
Association stands ready to serve nearly 55,000 members with the resources they
need to make a difference. From webinars, publications, and journals to
Conference education sessions and legislative action alerts, ACA is where
counseling professionals turn for powerful, credible content and support. It is
a great place for clients to find general information on counseling.
National
Board of Certified Counselors
www.nbcc.org
The National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates
(NBCC), an independent not-for-profit credentialing body for counselors, was
incorporated in 1982 to establish and monitor a national certification system,
to identify those counselors who have voluntarily sought and obtained
certification, and to maintain a register of those counselors.
Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Association
www.samhsa.gov
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
National
Alliance on Mental Illness
www.nami.org
NAMI is the National Alliance on
Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization
dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by
mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and
research and is steadfast in its commitment to raise awareness and build a
community for hope for all of those in need.
NAMI
is the foundation for hundreds of NAMI State Organizations, NAMI Affiliates and
volunteer leaders who work in local communities across the country to raise
awareness and provide essential and free education, advocacy and support group
programs.
South
Dakota Board of Examiners –Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists
http://dss.sd.gov/behavioralhealthservices/licensingboards/board_examiners.asp
The board protects the South Dakota consumers of counseling and marriage and family therapy services by mandatory licensing of qualified applicants.
South
Dakota Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals
http://dss.sd.gov/behavioralhealthservices/licensingboards/board_ada.asp
The board provides a foundation for the continuing development of practitioners in the field as well as the credentialing of of alcohol and drug professionals within the general accepted standards of professionalism and competence using valid and reliable examinations
Collective
Perspective – Linda Richardson
www.collectiveperspectivecounseling.com
Linda
is a fellow counselor with whom Deb works on occasion. Linda is highly recommended. Linda
works hard to explore solutions and find relief for her clients.