About

Chapter V is a division of the Alabama Counseling Association (ALCA). Our member counties are Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Dekalb, Etowah, St. Clair, Talladega. However, anyone is welcome to attend our workshops each fall and spring.

2019-2020 Chapter V Officer:
President: Shalonda Gaddis
Secretary/Treasurer: Dr. Jerry Kiser
Social Media Director:  Rhonda Smitherman
CEU Coordinator: Mindi Amberson

General Information
The Alabama Counseling Association (AlCA) is a state branch of the 40,000 member American Counseling Association (ACA). Serving as a dynamic network of professional counselors in the State of Alabama, AlCA is devoted to the professional development and maintenance of high standards for those involved in the counseling profession. AlCA membership currently includes 2000 professionals.

BENEFITS
The ALABAMA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION offers tremendous opportunities for professional growth.

Annual fall conference 
Drive-in workshops 
Opportunities for CEU credits 
The Quarterly (Newsletter) 
AlCA Journal 
Chapter and Division Newsletters 
Affiliation with ACA 
Liability and Personal Insurance 
Counselor Locator Service 
Legalese( Our free legal advice service) 
Active, up-to-date listserv 
Informative website