The Northeast Pennsylvania Counseling Association (NEPCA) is a division of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association (PCA). The Northeast Pennsylvania Counseling Association as a regional "branch" chapter of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association, accepts the responsibility to serve and represent the professional counselors of the Northeast area of Pennsylvania by providing leadership and professional development. The purpose of the regional branch chapter is to enhance human development throughout the life span and to promote professional counseling.
The Purpose of NEPCA is:
To promote the purpose of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and PCA
To promote the professional and leadership development of counselors in Northeast Pennsylvania
To promote networking opportunities for counselors in Northeast Pennsylvania
To promote advocacy for the profession of counseling in Northeast Pennsylvania
To enhance the outreach of national, state, regional, and local levels of professional counseling institutions and associations within all areas of counseling practice in Northeast Pennsylvania
NEPCA Member Benefits:
Professional Development Opportunities (e.g., training, workshops)
Professional Networking Opportunities (e.g., social events, PCA conference)
Professional Advocacy Opportunities (e.g., legislative days, community outreach)
Professional Leadership Opportunities (e.g., association officers, mentoring)
Career Development Opportunities (e.g., PCA conference, workshops)
Opportunities to Stay Up-to-Date on Important Issues for the Field of Counseling
Other Information:
NEPCA is committed to meeting the needs of members in the region from across counseling specialty areas
NEPCA has room for you to become involved and shape the future of the association
NEPCA @ PCA Conference: Come meet your local members at the annual conference each year and take advantage of great development and learning opportunities
Central location for most meetings and professional development opportunities
Get involved through offering training, workshops, and other professional development opportunities to area counselors and build your professional resume
To Join NEPCA:
Membership in NEPCA does require that you are a member of PCA. Please remember that PCA membership affords many valuable opportunities.
Contact info@pacounseling.org for an application.
NEPCA annual membership dues are $15.