Counselors United for Legislative Engagement (CULE) is a coalition formed to foster collaboration among leading counseling organizations with a shared goal: to effectively address federal government issues that impact professional counselors and their clients. This alliance recognizes the importance of unified advocacy in shaping policies and regulations that influence the counseling profession at the national level.
Purpose of CULE
Counselors United for Legislative Engagement (CULE) is a coalition formed to foster collaboration among leading counseling organizations with a shared goal: to effectively address federal government issues that impact professional counselors and their clients. This alliance recognizes the importance of unified advocacy in shaping policies and regulations that influence the counseling profession at the national level.
Collaborate on Legislative and Regulatory Issues: Review, monitor, and respond to federal legislative and regulatory developments that affect the counseling profession and clients.
Develop Strategic Advocacy Efforts: Craft coordinated strategies and tactics to influence policy decisions, ensuring that the interests of counselors and their clients are represented effectively.
Share Information and Resources: Utilize our collective platform to disseminate timely and accurate information among member organizations and the broader counseling community.
Enhance Legislative Engagement: Strengthen advocacy efforts by working cohesively to engage with federal policymakers, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
Current Members of CULE
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
American Counseling Association (ACA)
National Career Development Association (NCDA)
Chi Sigma Iota (CSI)
American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
National Association of Black Counselors (NABC)