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Behavioral Health Technicians

Resources & Associations

The AAPT offers certification and education programs, as well as job listings and other resources.
American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT)
1220 S Street, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA, 95811-7138
Tel: (800) 391-7589
Email: aapt@psychtechs.net
https://psychtechs.org

The AFGE provides advocacy and education for behavioral health technicians and other professionals who work for government agencies.
American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
80 F Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20001-1583
Tel: (202) 737-8700
Email: questions@afge.org
https://www.afge.org

The ABCT offers continuing education programs, networking opportunities, publications, and other resources.
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)
305 7th Avenue, 16th Floor
New York, NY, 10001-6149
Tel: (212) 647-1890
Fax: (212) 647-1865
https://www.abct.org

The CAPT is a professional association and union that represents state-licensed technicians.
California Association of Psychiatric Technicians (CAPT)
1220 S Street, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA, 95811-7138
Tel: (800) 677-2278
Tel 2: (916) 329-9140
Fax: (916) 329-9145
https://www.psychtechs.net

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