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Social Services

Resources & Associations

The American Counseling Association represents professional counselors in various settings.
American Counseling Association (ACA)
6101 Stevenson Avenue, Suite 600
Alexandria, VA, 22304-3580
Tel: (800) 347-6647
Fax: (800) 473-2329
Email: membership@counseling.org
https://www.counseling.org

The American Psychological Association provides information on careers in social services, job listings, and educational programs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC, 20002-4242
Tel: (800) 374-2721
Tel 2: (202) 336-5500
https://www.apa.org

The Association for Community Organization and Social Administration provides membership services for community organizers, nonprofit administrators, activists, policy practitioners, and other related professionals.
Association for Community Organization and Social Administration (ACOSA)
PO Box 510191
Livonia, MI, 48151-6191
Tel: (312) 288-9815
https://acosa.clubexpress.com

The National Association of Social Workers provides advocacy, educational programs, publications, and other resources for social workers.
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
750 First Street, NE, Suite 800
Washington, DC, 20002-8011
Tel: (800) 742-4089
Email: membership@socialworkers.org
https://www.socialworkers.org

This alliance of colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations prepares undergraduates for careers with youth and human services agencies.
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA)
1801 Main Street, Suite 200
Kansas City, MO, 64108-1931
Tel: (816) 561-6415
Email: info@nla1.org
https://www.nonprofitleadershipalliance.org