External Website Resources
The IMHCA Links & Resources page features trusted organizations, regulatory bodies, and professional resources that support mental health counselors across Iowa and beyond. Explore these links to stay informed, connected, and supported in your professional practice through the Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association.
Resources for Mental Health and Addiction
Alcohol Rehab Help.org
Alcohol Rehab Help is an informational web guide created for people struggling with alcohol use disorders (AUD) and co-occurring mental health disorders. Not only do we offer information on Alcohol Use Disorder, but we also have comprehensive information regarding treatment options. https://alcoholrehabhelp.org/treatment/12-step-programs/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Professional Organizations
American Mental Health Counselors Association
This is a national organization representing licensed clinical mental health counselors and state chapters, with consistent standards of education, training, licensing, practice, advocacy and ethics.
Iowa Board of Behavioral Science
This board evaluates and grants licensure and establishes rules and regulations to ensure the integrity and competence of licensed professionals.
CPH & Associates
This is an AMHCA endorsed provider of Professional Liability Insurance to Mental Health Professionals
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Memory Care Information in Iowa
Advocacy Resources
Iowa Legislative Resources:
Medicare & Medicaid
Resources for
College Students
Misc. Resources
Iowa’s Information and Referral Database for Health and Human Services
This is a service provided by the State of Iowa.
NHSC Loan Repayment Program for Licensed Professional Counselors
This program offers primary care medical, dental and mental and behavioral health providers the opportunity to have their student loans repaid for serving communities in need.