Useful Links
American Psychological Association – http://www.apa.org
Based in Washington, DC, the American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With 148,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide. (http://www.apa.org/about)
American Counseling Association – http://www.counseling.org
The American Counseling Association is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. Founded in 1952, ACA is the world's largest association exclusively representing professional counselors in various practice settings. (http://www.counseling.org/AboutUs)
Christian Association for Psychological Studies – http://www.caps.net
CAPS is a vibrant Christian organization with a rich tradition. Founded in 1956 by a small group of Christian mental health professionals, CAPS has grown to more than 2000 members in the U.S., Canada and more than 25 other countries. (http://www.caps.net/about.html)
National Association of Forensic Counselors – http://www.nationalafc.com
The National Association of Forensic Counselors (NAFC) and its’ certification commission The American College of Certified Forensic Counselors (ACCFC) is the largest independent Credentialing Board in the U.S. representing the forensic counselor. The NAFC was established in 1994 to establish post graduate standards and professional responsibility in the very specialized area of criminal justice counseling and evaluation. (http://www.nationalafc.com/AboutNAFC.html)
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – http://www.chadd.org
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), is a national non-profit, tax-exempt (Section 501 (c) (3) ) organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD. In addition to our informative Web site, CHADD also publishes a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with AD/HD. These materials include Attention! magazine, the CHADD Information and Resource Guide to AD/HD, News From CHADD, a free electronically mailed current events newsletter, as well as other publications of specific interest to educators, professionals and parents. (http://www.chadd.org/Content/CHADD/AboutCHADD/Mission/default.htm)
Screening for Mental Health – http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org
Screening for Mental Health Inc. (SMH) is the non-profit organization that first introduced the concept of large-scale mental health screenings with its flagship program National Depression Screening Day in 1991. SMH programs now include both in-person and online programs for depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, alcohol problems, and suicide prevention. (http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/about)
