The National Organization for Human Services"NOHS is a membership organization that works to transform individuals and communities. They do this by providing professional development opportunities, promoting certifications, and advocating for social change. They also support the Keep Families Together Act which advocates for reconnecting children currently being held in custody without their parents at the border of the U.S. and Mexico. NOHS has different levels of membership for Students, Educators, and Practitioners." (https://www.online-phd-programs.org/common-human-services-professional-organizations/)
The American Public Human Services Association"APHSA is a bipartisan membership organization that represents state and local health and human services. It is committed to using all of their resources in influencing modern policies that support strong families, connecting members to policymakers and human-serving organizations, and building better communities through educational conferences and publications. Membership is for local, state, and social leaders in human services." (https://www.online-phd-programs.org/common-human-services-professional-organizations/)
American Counseling Association"For those working specifically in professional counseling, the ACA provides free access to publications, discounts on conferences, and help with continuing education classes. The organization works in a variety of settings and serves in multiple capacities, including helping people become a counselor, therapist or psychologist. Membership fees vary based on profession level. ACA also provides many online resources to its members, including mental health support information." (https://www.online-phd-programs.org/common-human-services-professional-organizations/)
Council for Standards In Human Service Education"CSHSE was established in 1979 and its mission is to improve the quality, consistency, and relevance of human service education. Membership is geared to colleges and universities wanting to help human service educators and administrators access efficient and effective education to their students. Training and evidence-based education is focused on the mental health communities." (https://www.online-phd-programs.org/common-human-services-professional-organizations/)
National Council On Family Relations"NCFR works to strengthen families and provide academic journal reviews for their members. They also organize annual conferences that bring new practices, treatments, or methods of counseling to light. It was founded in 1938, making it the oldest non-profit professional association that is nonpartisan, multidisciplinary and focused solely on education, practice, and family research. Its members range from therapists and educators to public health workers, and even clergy." (https://www.online-phd-programs.org/common-human-services-professional-organizations/).
