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NYMHCA Welcomes 2026 Legislative Session
Read more: NYMHCA Welcomes 2026 Legislative SessionNYMHCA is proud to announce the launch of our 2026 advocacy agenda as the New York State Legislature convenes for…
Position Statement on Conversion Therapy and the Supreme Court’s Decision in Chiles v. Salazar
Read more: Position Statement on Conversion Therapy and the Supreme Court’s Decision in Chiles v. SalazarBackground On March 31, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued its 8-1 decision in Chiles v. Salazar, holding that…
Priority Legislation Expanding Access to Workers’ Compensation Advances in NYS Legislature
Read more: Priority Legislation Expanding Access to Workers’ Compensation Advances in NYS LegislatureFebruary 24, 2026 – The New York Mental Health Counselors Association (NYMHCA) is proud to announce that Assembly Bill A5894A,…
NYMHCA Applauds Governor Hochul’s Landmark Proposals to Protect Youth Mental Health
Read more: NYMHCA Applauds Governor Hochul’s Landmark Proposals to Protect Youth Mental HealthFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Steven PerdekEmail: sperdek@nymhca.orgPhone: 800-4NYMHCA Albany, NY – January 8, 2026 – The New York Mental Health Counselors Association…
NYMHCA Condemns Department of Education’s Reclassification Proposal
Read more: NYMHCA Condemns Department of Education’s Reclassification ProposalFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York Mental Health Counselors Association (NYMHCA) Condemns Department of Education’s Reclassification Proposal: A Direct Threat to…
NYMHCA Named One of City & State’s Top Trade Associations of 2025
Read more: NYMHCA Named One of City & State’s Top Trade Associations of 2025ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2025 — The New York Mental Health Counselors Association (NYMHCA) has been honored as one of…
Governor Hochul Signs Bill Extending Diagnostic Privilege Exemption Period for LMHCs
Read more: Governor Hochul Signs Bill Extending Diagnostic Privilege Exemption Period for LMHCsThe New York Mental Health Counselors Association (NYMHCA) is pleased to announce that Governor Kathy Hochul has signed NYS Assembly Bill…
NYMHCA Commends Governor Hochul and NY Legislators for Passing the (SAFE) for Kids Act
Read more: NYMHCA Commends Governor Hochul and NY Legislators for Passing the (SAFE) for Kids ActThursday, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act that aims to protect children and…
NYMHCA Supports Funding for Community Colleges to Prepare to Meet Student Mental Health Needs
Read more: NYMHCA Supports Funding for Community Colleges to Prepare to Meet Student Mental Health NeedsThe New York Mental Health Counselors Association (NYMHCA) enthusiastically supports Governor Kathy Hochul and SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr.…
NYMHCA Joins Forces to Oppose Bill that Would Restrict LMHCs from Marketing their Certifications
Read more: NYMHCA Joins Forces to Oppose Bill that Would Restrict LMHCs from Marketing their CertificationsThe New York Mental Health Counselors Association has joined 18 other organizations to oppose a bill currently in the NYS…
NYMHCA Opposes Bill That Would Create Unqualified Paraprofessional Certification
Read more: NYMHCA Opposes Bill That Would Create Unqualified Paraprofessional CertificationThe New York Mental Health Counselors Association has submitted a memorandum of opposition to the New York State Assembly and…
NYMHCA Opposes Bill That Would Eliminate Competency Evaluation for Master Social Workers
Read more: NYMHCA Opposes Bill That Would Eliminate Competency Evaluation for Master Social WorkersThe New York Mental Health Counselors Association has submitted a memorandum of opposition to the New York State Assembly and…
