Illinois Counseling Association (ICA)

Mission:
ICA is to enhance the quality of life in society by promoting the development of professional counselors, advancing the counseling profession, and using the profession and practice of counseling to promote respect for human dignity and diversity.

Vision:
The Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) serves as a provider of resources and services for its members throughout the state of Illinois. Members are able to access timely information from ICA through all available means of communication. ICA will foster the development of the highest level of professional research and publication. ICA will foster development and communication with interest groups, chapters, and divisions of ICA and the public for the advancement of professional counseling in Illinois. ICA leaders are knowledgeable and collaborative with all members of ICA and its governing structures. Opportunities for leadership and organizational growth are limitless. All ICA members know the mission of ICA and articulate this mission to local and state government bodies, schools, agencies, universities, and other populations that utilize the services of ICA members. ICA will utilize its resources to influence public policy to best serve the interests of members and the public. ICA will be known statewide for professional workshops, and resourceful conferences and develops its leaders from the members it serves. ICA will continue to develop new avenues of resources for its members and reach out to all members for input into the immediate and future needs of the organization, its constituents, and all who They serve.