Promoting Quality Mental Health Practices
The Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association (IMHCA) is dedicated to meeting the professional needs of all mental health counselors in Iowa in an intentionally inclusive manner. IMHCA promotes quality mental health services for all people, distinguishes the identity of the profession, and influences public policy to maintain standards of care and opportunities in line with our professional ethics and values.
IMHCA accomplishes this through continuing education, professional connection, and advocacy. It is important to IMHCA that we work with other professional organizations, the state legislature, state regulatory agencies, and individuals served by counselors to promote quality in mental health counseling practices.
Join the Legislative & Public Policy Committee Meeting the third Friday each month at 9am to lend your voice to our advocacy efforts and to hear regular updates from our lobbyist, Emily Piper. Contact legislativechair@imhca.net for the link to join!
Upcoming 2026 meeting dates: 9/18, 10/16, 11/20, 12/18
Advocacy Resources
Our Lobbyist:
Emily Piper
Legal Thoughts with Fink
Jefferson Fink is a new resources available to IMHCA members. As a legal resource accessible to our members, Jefferson additionally provides a monthly newsletter, Legal Thoughts with Fink. Access past articles below!
Advocacy Training
Access previous training videos from our team. Advocacy training takes place at Day on the Hill each year or contact us to receive advocacy training for you and your organization!