NYMHCA’s News & Events Hub
Stay up to date with the latest from NYMHCA. This is your central source for news, advocacy updates, and upcoming events impacting our members and the mental health counseling profession across New York.
NYMHCA members receive real-time updates, including newsletters and News Flashes, to stay informed as changes happen.
Latest News
News & Updates
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NYMHCA Comments on Diagnostic Privilege Education, Experience, and Limited Permit Regulations
Read more: NYMHCA Comments on Diagnostic Privilege Education, Experience, and Limited Permit RegulationsNew York Mental Health Counselors Association (NYMHCA) President Steven DiMarzo submitted comments to the New York State Education Department Office…
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Diagnostic Privilege Education & Experience Regulations Posted
Read more: Diagnostic Privilege Education & Experience Regulations PostedNYMHCA’s lobbyist, Heather Evans of Hinman Straub Advisors, is closely monitoring the roll out of the regulations for the diagnostic…
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The NYMHCA Institute and Alfred University Partner to Provide Professional Development
Read more: The NYMHCA Institute and Alfred University Partner to Provide Professional DevelopmentAlfred University secures $4.6 million grant and partners with The NYMHCA Institute to increase the supply of quality mental health…
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NYMHCA Receives Response from NYSED on Lack of Changes to Regulations
Read more: NYMHCA Receives Response from NYSED on Lack of Changes to RegulationsNew York Mental Health Counselors Association (NYMHCA) received a response from NYS Education Department Deputy Commissioner Sarah Benson after requesting…
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NYMHCA Requests Justification for NYSED Decision to Present Regulations Without Changes
Read more: NYMHCA Requests Justification for NYSED Decision to Present Regulations Without ChangesNew York Mental Health Counselors Association (NYMHCA) president, Dr. Jacqueline Baer, wrote to New York State Education Department Deputy Commissioner…
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NYS Board of Regents Adopts Diagnostic Privilege Regulations for Supervised Experience
Read more: NYS Board of Regents Adopts Diagnostic Privilege Regulations for Supervised ExperienceEmergency regulations adopted on July 12, 2022, for Limited Diagnostic Permits (acceptable settings and supervisors) and the requirements for the diagnostic…
Upcoming Events
Community Calendar
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NCMHCE Preparation Workshop
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Lift Every Mother: Reducing Barriers to Maternal Substance Use Care
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22
2026
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Maintaining Appropriate Boundaries and Ethical Obligations as Mental Health Practitioners
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2026
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Integrating Digital Wellness into Clinical Practice
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2026
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Creative Tools for Emotional Regulation: Supporting Autistic Children and Youth
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NCMHCE Preparation Workshop
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7
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Healing that Meets You Where You Are: An Equity Driven Telehealth Model
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Transform Your Practice: Equipping Adolescents with Mindfulness and Wise Mind Strategies
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Providing Ethical and Culturally-Responsive Care to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Clients
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Building Resilience in Children through Family Play Therapy
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