04/02/2025
PCA April Announcements and Upcoming Events
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
PCA congratulates and welcomes the newest elected leadership to the Board beginning July 1, 2025.
Dr Joseph Birili Dr Erica Rhoads Jason Kuna
President Elect-Elect Treasurer-Elect Secretary-Elect
(58th President)
Exciting things are happening at The Journal of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association!
The Journal of the Pennsylvania Counseling Association (JPCA) is a professional, refereed journal dedicated to the study and development of the counseling profession. As such, the editorial team has been working to provide additional professional services to journal authors and readers, including recently joining Crossref. Moving forward, authors submitting manuscripts to JPCA are consenting to a Similarity Check that ensures all journal publications are original work. In addition, all published manuscripts will receive a DOI, allowing for searchable access to the article. Please visit JPCA's website for full submission requirements.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
PCA April Advocacy Drive
Join your fellow PCA members in advocating for the counseling profession by connecting with your local legislators!
#1 Find your local legislators.
#2 View this virtual training and complete this attestation form.
#3 Download the attached resources to guide your efforts. Make sure you highlight the importance of passing the Interstate Counseling Compact in PA (House Bill 668/Senate Bill 604) and that it will soon make its way out of the House of Reps Professional Licensure Committee and the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee to the House and Senate floors for a vote!
#4 Schedule a meeting with your local House and Senate reps using the Find Your Legislator resource on PA General Assembly's website.
#5 Complete this PCA Legislator Feedback Form to let the GRC know how your meeting went. Take a photo with your legislator to share with us for PCA social if you feel comfortable!
Email advocacy.pca@gmail.com with any questions.
Want more?
Participate in PCA’s in-person Hill Day in Harrisburg!
We are heading to Harrisburg on June 3, 2025 for PCA on the Hill Day.
It is not too late to register!
Registration for Hill Day 2025 is open until April 15, 2025.
APRIL 2025 is Declared Counseling Awareness Month!
To spread awareness of the importance of services Counselors provide in the mental health field, the GRC has been working with Governor Shapiro and the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to appreciate the hard work of Professional Counselors in the state. The Governor has declared April 2025 as Counseling Awareness Month! Professional Counselors provide mental health services to the many different communities throughout Pennsylvania, providing support, empowerment, advocacy, community, connection, and compassion to individuals as they tackle the many challenges and barriers to mental wellness. Professional Counselors, we thank you for your hard work and dedication to the overall pursuit of mental health access to the people and communities you serve!
Click here for more information and resources from GRC on the Counseling Compact and Legislator Talking Points.