SAMHSA's Understanding Mental Illness-after the Virginia Tech Tragedy
The tragic shootings on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University have raised many questions regarding mental illness. SAMHSA offers the following materials so that we all can become better informed about this important topic.

The American Counseling Association (ACA)
A not-for-profit professional and educational organization 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. Both students and professionals can join ACA.

American Academy of Healthcare Providers
in the Addictive Disorders
In 1988, the American Academy of Healthcare Providers in the Addictive Disorders succeeded in creating the Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) credential, which reflects the highest and most comprehensive standard in the field today. The CAS covers alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, gambling addiction, and sexual addiction.

PFF Web
The Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) program is a national movement to transform the way aspiring faculty members are prepared for their careers. PFF programs provide doctoral students, as well as some master�s and postdoctoral students, with opportunities to observe and experience faculty responsibilities at a variety of academic institutions with varying missions, diverse student bodies, and different expectations for faculty.

Counseling Seattle
CounselingSeattle.com has links to all national professional organization coalitions and academics in the fields of substance
abuse and mental health.