ARCA Membership

ARCA provides you with the opportunity to forge meaningful connections with dedicated rehabilitation counseling professionals both locally and nationwide. By becoming a part of ARCA, you are not only joining a supportive network of individuals committed to making a positive impact in the field, but you are also contributing to a community of change-makers, problem solvers, and leaders in the field.

Membership Levels

Professional

$85

/year

Individuals who hold a master’s degree or higher in counseling or a closely related field from a college or university accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Regular

$85

/year

Individuals whose interests and activities are consistent with those of ACA, but who are not qualified for professional membership.

New Professional

$50

/year

A New Professional is someone who has graduated with a masters or doctorate degree within the past 12 months. Please note that New Professional Membership status is good for one year.

Student

$15

/year

Individuals who are enrolled at least half-time in a college or university program.

Retired

$49

/year

Members who are retired from the counseling profession and have been active ACA members for the past 5 consecutive years.

Join ARCA today to be a part of this dynamic network and drive positive change in our profession.

If you are joining both ACA and ARCA for the first-time, please click here and follow instructions to create/manage your profile or call ACA’s Member Services Center at 800-298-2276 for assistance.

You can join ARCA without also joining ACA

ACA will accept Division-Only memberships over the phone.

Please note if you are not an ACA member but would like to join ARCA, ACA will assess a $10 processing fee to your total amount. This fee is applicable for all dues categories.

If you wish to add ARCA to your existing ACA membership, or if you wish to join ARCA only, please call ACA’s Member Services Center:

ACA Member Services Center
800-298-2276
M–F 8:30 am – 5:30 pm (ET).

International Members

International members who wish to join ACA and ARCA or join ARCA only, please use this secure link to submit a payment. Then send an email to memberservices@counseling.org with your name, email and mailing address. ACA will process your membership request and contact you with additional information to access member benefits.