Current Actions

Alum-Only: Ask Congress to Protect the Minority Fellowship Program

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

The Trump Administration released its proposed budget for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Fiscal Year 2026. This budget includes a request to Congress to eliminate the Minority Fellowship Program. Please contact your legislators and urge them to protect this important program.

Urgent Call to Action: Ask Congress to Protect the Minority Fellowship Program

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Urgent Call to Action: Ask Your Senator to Support HB 7081

Thu, 22 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

HB 7081 removes licensure barriers for out-of-state MFTs. This bill will expand the number of MFTs in the state, strengthen the mental health workforce, and increase access to care for CT residents. Please contact your Senator to vote yes on this bill.

Urgent Call to Action: Ask Your Senators to Protect the Medicaid Program

Tue, 20 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Congress is currently considering significant cuts to Medicaid that could reduce federal spending by $793 billion over ten years. These cuts would have devastating impacts on the millions of Americans who depend on this program. Please contact your Senators and urge them to protect the Medicaid program.

Urgent Call to Action: Ask Congress to Protect the Medicaid Program

Fri, 09 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Congress is currently considering significant cuts to Medicaid that could reduce federal spending by $880 billion over ten years. These cuts would have devastating impacts on the millions of Americans who depend on this program. Please contact your legislators and urge them to protect the Medicaid program.

Urgent Call to Action: Ask Your Representative to Support HB 727

Tue, 06 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

HB 727 has made significant progress and will have a House floor vote in the coming days. This legislation is critical for enhancing access to mental health care in North Carolina by simplifying reciprocal licensure for Marriage and Family Therapists to provide access and portability. Your engagement is vital in advocating for a change that will not only benefit our profession but also the countless individuals in need of mental health services across North Carolina.

Call to Action: Urge Your Representative to Cosponsor HR 658

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT

H.R. 658 removes barriers that apply to MFTs in the Veterans Health Administration by removing the requirement that supervisors must be AAMFT Approved Supervisors. Please contact your representative and request that they cosponsor this bill.

Urgent Call to Action: Urge Your Senator to Oppose AL SB 193

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

AL SB 193 would transfer responsibilities from the Alabama Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapy to a new office. Please use the link below to ask your Senator to vote no on SB 193.