Welcome to the ACCCCS!The Association for the Coordination of Counseling Center Clinical Services (ACCCCS) was formed in November, 1996, when a group of clinical services coordinators and clinical services directors representing colleges and universities from around the country met at The Ohio State University to discuss common interests and concerns. Membership in the association is open to any staff member in a 2-year or 4-year college or university counseling center who is directly responsible for coordinating the clinical service aspect of the agency’s services, including the day-to-day coordination and implementation of those clinical services. Although most centers have one person in this role, some centers have two persons who share the responsibility of overseeing clinical services; each is eligible for membership and each pays the membership fee. Our 200+ members hold a variety of titles including associate director, assistant director, clinical coordinator, staff clinician, and a few are directors of small centers. Our aim is to be welcoming and inclusive to all persons in college and university counseling centers with responsibility for the coordination of clinical services. To join ACCCCS, click the blue Join Now! button. If you have questions about membership, email Orita Ramseur, our membership officer, at [email protected]. Statement of PurposeThe purpose of the ACCCCS is to promote the exchange of ideas and to enhance the provision and management of culturally responsive clinical services at counseling centers within institutions of higher learning. The ACCCCS also seeks to:
A message from our president...
On behalf of our membership, welcome to ACCCCS! ACCCCS is a group of collegiate mental health professionals dedicated to finding the most efficient and effective ways of delivering care at our respective counseling centers. Some of us have worked in this role for decades while others just started and look forward to rising to the task. This job is unique in the entire mental health landscape; all who work in it, regardless of title, are welcome. We find strength in drawing from our various professional disciplines (counseling, psychology, and social work), years of clinical experience, and the successes at our counseling centers – large and small. Our purpose is to help our members lead their centers in striking a balance between access and treatment while being mindful of the financial, social, cultural, and political realities of their institutions. We do this through formal and informal consultation throughout the year, shared knowledge resources, and face-to-face meetings at our annual conference. Most of our members are the sole clinical director at their center and benefit from the support/mentorship of others clinical directors. As the 2025-2026 President, I look forward to being a resource to our members. Those who served before me have established ACCCCS as a “professional home” for university/college clinical directors. The nature of the clinical directorship is such that it often goes unnoticed until something breaks; it feels great to be amongst people who “get it.” If you are a potential member curious about the organization or an active member seeking consultation, please feel free to contact me. Daniel Paredes, PhD
AUCCCD Position Paper: Navigating a Path Forward for Mental Health Services in Higher Education
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