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Mental Health Counseling Guide

This guide is intended to help you identify and locate scholarly and non-scholarly resources (books, articles, etc.) on the subject of mental health counseling. On this guide you'll also find info. on library services, research tips, career info., etc.

Ethical Standards for Counselors


American Counseling Association Code of Ethics

The American Counseling Association is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. Founded in 1952, ACA is the world's largest association exclusively representing professional counselors in various practice settings. PDF Version of the ACA Code of Ethics.

By Vascer - Own work, Public Domain

National Board of for Certified Counselors' Code of Ethics 

The National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates (NBCC) is a not-for-profit, independent certification organization established in 1982. NBCC’s original and primary purposes are to establish and monitor a national certification system, to identify those counselors who have voluntarily sought and obtained certification, and to maintain a register of those counselors. PDF Version of the NBCC Code of Ethics.

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