The central mission and purpose of the Michigan Counseling Association is to enhance human development throughout the lifespan and to promote the counseling profession. Additionally, the Association purposes shall be:
  • to promote and advance the interests of counseling services in the State of Michigan;
  • to provide an organization through which those engaged in counseling services can exchange ideas, seek solutions to common problems, and stimulate their professional growth;
  • to establish and improve standards of professional services in counseling services;
  • to assume an active role in helping others in educational institutions and in the community to understand and improve counseling services;
  • to conduct activities designed to promote the professional growth of counseling services in the State of Michigan;
  • to disseminate information and to focus public attention on and promote legislation affecting counseling services in the State of Michigan; and
  • to encourage the formulation and growth of Chapters and Divisions.


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