Professional Resources

ACCA provides professional resources to support college counseling professionals, strengthen practice, inform program development, and advance counseling in higher education.

Explore resources developed by ACCA and partner organizations to support the work of counseling professionals across colleges, universities, community colleges, and other higher education settings.

College Counseling & Psychological Services Knowledge Base

Explore information and resources related to college counseling and psychological services, including materials designed to support professionals working within higher education settings.

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Professional Advocacy Papers

Access ACCA professional advocacy papers addressing issues relevant to college counseling and the role of counseling professionals within higher education.

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CAS Standards

ACCA members have access to resources related to the Counseling Standards from the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS).

CAS Standards can support program and service improvement, assessment, program development, self-study, and program review within college counseling settings.

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Distance Counseling Guide

College Counseling from a Distance: Deciding Whether and When to Engage in Telemental Health Services provides considerations for counseling centers evaluating the use of telemental health services through an interdisciplinary approach.

This resource was developed by the Higher Education Mental Health Alliance (HEMHA) .

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Community College Survey Archive

ACCA has conducted surveys examining college counseling within community and two-year college settings. This archive preserves survey findings and related materials from previous ACCA Community College Surveys.

These materials provide historical information about counseling services and practices within community and two-year college settings.

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