The American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) is the professional association dedicated to support the professional and academic endeavors of professional clinical mental health counselors, educators, and students-in-training.

Given the increasing demands for mental health services created by the pandemic and other major challenges nationwide and worldwide, AMHCA believes that having chapters in each state is essential. The AMHCA of Idaho chapter represents us in Idaho.

The chapter works to enhance the profession of clinical mental health counseling through advocacy, education, licensing, and professional development in the State of Idaho. Our chapter strives to protect, sustain, and advance the profession of clinical mental health counseling in the State of Idaho using an ethical, evidence-based, and culturally respectful approach that promotes the exchange of professional information by means of meetings and professional materials. Continuing education opportunities are also available through conferences, workshops, and other means that assist clinical mental health counselors in updating and enhancing their competencies. Our chapter values collaboration and promotes positive relations with other professional organizations for effective advocacy for mental health issues.