Divisions
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NM CASJ
New Mexico Counselors for Advocacy and Social Justice: NM CASJ is an organization of counselors who believe social justice and advocacy are critical to the counseling profession, de-stigmatization of mental health, community healing, and creating an equitable society through systemic change.
Benefits: NM CASJ hosts FREE quarterly CE events for CASJ members. Networking on advancing social justice and advocacy in the counseling field and more.
All NMCA memberships include a free opt-in membership to the NM Counselors for Advocacy and Social Justice (NMCASJ) division.
For questions or more information, please contact info@nmcasj.org
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Help Us Grow
In the past, NMCA had several divisions that became inactive due to a lack of leadership. As we plan for the future, we’re committed to rebuilding and supporting these important areas—but we can’t do it alone.
That’s why we’ve launched the Future Development Committee to help grow our organization and create opportunities for new efforts and specific causes.
If you're passionate, motivated, and eager to make a difference, we invite you to join us. Your involvement is essential to making NMCA stronger than ever.
Past Divisions
Help Us Rebuild
These past divisions are no longer part of NMCA. As we look to the future, we’re committed to revitalizing these areas—but we can’t do it without you.
If you’re passionate, motivated, and ready to make a difference, we invite you to join us. Your participation is the key to bringing these divisions back stronger than ever.
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Formerly New Mexico Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trangender Issues in Counseling (NMALGBTIC), New Mexico Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities (NMSAIGE) served to promote a greater understanding of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues among members of the counseling professions. As an organization, they worked to improve standards and delivery of counseling services provided to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender population; identifying and working to eliminate conditions that create barriers to the development of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender/transsexual individuals; develop, implement, and/or foster interest in charitable, scientific, and educational programs designed to further the interests of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender populations; secure equality of treatment, advancement, and status of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people in counseling and development work; and to facilitated broader awareness of issues in counseling gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people among the helping professions.
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New Mexico Association of Spiritual, Ethical And Religious Values In Counseling (NMASERVIC) was an organization of counselors who believe spiritual, ethical, and religious values are essential to the overall development of the person and are committed to integrating these values into the counseling process.
NMASERVIC was a division of the NMCA and was chartered in 1995. NMASERVIC created an environment to empower the expression, exploration, development, and research of evolving spiritual, ethical, and religious values as they relate to the person, to society, and to the profession of counseling and human development. They honor the diversity of humanity and the diverse expressions of the human spirit.
More Counseling Associations
NMCA proudly recognizes counseling associations throughout New Mexico. We believe in the value each association brings to our shared mission. We encourage counselors to explore and join the organizations that align with their professional goals—or become members of multiple groups—to help build a strong, connected network of mental health professionals across NM.
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New Mexico Career Development Association (NMCDA) separated from NMCA in 2023 to become a branch of the National Career Development Association (NCDA). NMCDA serves professional counselors and human development specialists employed in schools, colleges, rehabilitation agencies, corrections, mental health areas, private business, and private industry. The purpose of the NMCDA is to promote a greater understanding of the meaning of work and vocation, to foster career development over the lifespan, to establish and improve the standards of professional service in the field of career guidance in New Mexico, and to enhance communication and cooperation among all career development professionals.
NMCDA offers professional development opportunities and social events throughout the year for its membership. In addition, NMCDA offers an annual conference, bi-annual meetings and lunch and learn professional development opportunities.If you have any questions, or would like more information about NMCDA division, please email newmexicocda@gmail.com.
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The New Mexico School Counselor Association (NMSCA) mission is to promote excellence in the profession of school counseling and the development of all students.
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The New Mexico Mental Health Counselors Association (NMMHCA) separated from NMCA in 2024 to become a branch of the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) as chartered state division. NMMHCA serves professional counselors who work in community mental health centers, public or private agencies, private practice, or prevention-oriented settings and who hold a master’s degree or doctorate. This division promotes the standards of preparation for private practitioners. The members of this division are concerned with the delivery of quality mental health services to children, youth, adults, families, and organizations.