The South Dakota Counseling Association offers counselors the opportunity to join one or all of the 4 areas of specialty. Click on each area to learn more about this specialty.

South Dakota Mental Health Counselors Association (SDMHCA) represents mental health counselors, advocating for client-access to quality services within the health care industry.
Regular - $25
Student - $10

South Dakota School Counselors Association (SDSCA) promotes professional school counseling activities that affect personal, educational and career development of students. Tthis is the largest area of specialty with over 300 members!
Regular - $ 30
Student - $10

South Dakota Indian Counselors Association (SDICA) strives to improve cultural empathy and understanding of Native Americans by educating other professionals and the public.
Regular - $15
Student - $10

South Dakota Association Counselor Education and Supervision (SDACES) emphasizes the need for quality education and supervision of counselors for all work settings.
Regular - $15
Student-$15

South Dakota Rehabilitation Counseling Association (SDRCA) is a state level organization of rehabilitation counselors, educators, students, and supporters who are concerned with improving the lives of people with disabilities. Additionally, the organization strives to work with state officials to develop appropriate licensure requirements for rehabilitation counselors.
Regular - $10
Student-$5