Welcome to MMHCA

Mission Statement: The mission of the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association is to develop and empower the mental health counseling profession and promote mental health for the community.

The Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association web site is the source for information and news about Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) who provide mental health counseling services in Michigan. MMHCA is the state chapter of the American Mental Health Counselors Association and an independently operating division of the Michigan Counseling Association. MMHCA is dedicated to maintaining high standards of ethical practice, educating the general public about mental health issues, advocating for the profession of Mental Health Counseling, and to provide professional development training for Licensed Professional Counselors and Limited Licensed Professional Counselors (LLPC).

MMHCA's Core Values

  • Integrity:
    The things we do will accurately reflect what we say. We will state our positions and agendas clearly and confidently. We will be consistent and keep our commitments.
  • Develping the Profession
    We will continually foster awareness of MMHCA as an effective resource for professional development and advocacy within our profession.
  • Empowerment
    We will be true to our role as the mental health association leader in our regions statewide. We will strive for continuous and sustainable improvements in our regions – in member benefits, professional development, and in our partnership with other healthcare providers.
  • Inclusiveness
    We will embrace the rich diversity of our regions and their members.
  • Diversity
    By inviting and welcoming a broad spectrum of ideas, cultures, and individuals, we will embody a diverse representation of members and healthcare partners and we will be stronger.
  • Altruism
    As a profession that embraces healing for the individuals that we see, we will apply this healing focus to our involvement in the community. We will identify ways to become active in our communities to bring healing and wholeness to them.
  • Building Partnerships
    Our organizational strength is a direct reflection of how well we serve and lead. We will strive to create abundance for members through our faithful stewardship of the resources with which we have been granted.