American Counseling Association

The American Counseling Association is a not-for-profit, professional, and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. Founded in 1952, the ACA is the world’s largest association exclusively representing professional counselors in various practice settings. This site provides access to a wide range of online courses designed to help mental health professionals earn continuing education credits. Stay informed while enhancing your knowledge and skills with tailored courses for mental health professionals.

The ACA offers a Free CE and Featured CE each month! The Free CE is available to both ACA members and nonmembers; the Featured CE is available at discounted member and nonmember rates.

In their Professional Development Center, you can learn in a variety of formats, such as video-based courses, education sessions, and webinars, as well as text-based book chapters and journal articles. Browse the full catalog of ACA courses or on-demand webinars at the link above.

UIC Developmental Disabilities Clinic

As part of the University of Illinois at Chicago and the state of Illinois’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities​, the Developmental Disabilities Family Clinic has access to innovative research centers and renowned leaders in the field of disabilities​ to connect you to the latest research and practices in consultation, support, and education for the disability community. They provide family-centered, culturally competent comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. They aim to maximize potential with a focus on quality of life. Its clinical staff takes a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to providing services for individuals (ages 3+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Services transcend their physical space and extend into the community, collaborating with and serving as a resource for community-based agencies, schools, and organizations. Its licensed and credentialed team includes social workers, speech-language pathologists, licensed professional counselors, physicians, and clinical psychologists.

Their team offers support in the following areas and more.
Autism Clinic and The Autism Program (TAP) Training Center
Coalition for Autistic and ND Students
Child and Family Development Center
Sibling Leadership Network
Chicagoland Disables People of Color Coalition
Individualized Support related to autism, transition to adulthood services and future planning, early intervention, emotional and behavioral consultation, dual diagnosis, social skills and relationships, and trauma.

Anixter Center

Anixter Center offers various services, including daily support in both individual and group settings through its community mental health services and 40-hour DHS-approved QIDP training facilitated by Anixter Center instructors.

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Mental Health Services
QIDP Training