LibGuides: Counseling: Internet Resources

Librarian-Hickory Campus

Dawn Behrend

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Carl A. Rudisill Library
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Lenoir Rhyne University
Hickory, NC 28630

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Your Librarian

Craig Varley

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Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville
Lenoir-Rhyne University
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Asheville, NC 28801
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Internet Resources

When selecting Internet resources it is important to evaluate the quality of any websites that you use. Consult the USM Library’s Evaluating Web Resources guide, or Evaluating Web Pages (UC Berkley) for evaluation criteria. The following is a selected list of websites that you may find useful.

The Institute for the Advancement of Behavioral Healthcare is a leading provider of learning resources for employees of behavioral health organizations.

“The Institute continuously engages more than 190,000 professionals, including front-line clinicians and private-practice therapists; nurses, physicians, and other medical professionals; and executive-level decision makers at a wide range of for-profit, not-for-profit, public, and private mental health and substance use treatment organizations.” (from https://www.iadvancebehavioralhealthcare.com/about-us)

The Institute runs two informative websites in addition to two popular magazines:

Behavioral Health Executive
Topics include: technology news, trends in business strategy, treatment, policy and management topics
Addiction Professional
Topics include: 12-Step Treatment, Clinical Challenges, Evidence-Based Practices, Integrated Care, Process Addictions, Special Populations

Government Websites

National Institute of Mental Health
NIMH the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders and promotes a prevention-based outlook.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
“The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.”

Associations and Organizations

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."
American School Counseling Association
"The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society."
National Christian Counselors Association
NCCA is a non-profit, professional organization that trains, certifies, and licenses Christian counselors.
NC School Counselor Association
"The mission of the North Carolina School Counselor Association is to promote excellence in the profession of school counseling and the development of all students. "
NC Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
National Board for Certified Counselors
Chi Sigma Iota
CSI is an international honor society that values academic and professional excellence in counseling.
American Psychiatric Association
The American Psychiatric Association promotes the best interests of those receiving or delivering psychiatric services.
American Psychological Association
APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 115,700 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students as its members.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI is the largest grassroots organization dedicated to mental illness education and advocacy.