& The South Carolina School Counselor Association
Leadership. Advocacy. Education.
News & Notes​​
Save the Date:
The 63rd Annual SCCA Conference dates are February 17 - 19, 2027!
Registration Opens on September 1st, 2026
Call for Presentation Proposals is open now - Click here to submit yours today!
Sponsor and Exhibitor Registration is open now - Click here to register!
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The SCCA's 2026 Charity Partner is First Light! We will be raising funds for First Light to continue to offer free counseling services to survivors of sexual assault and child abuse. First Light lost much of their funding due to budget cuts at the government level this year.
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For more information on First Light, click here.
To donate to First Light, click here.​
Upcoming Events
Heartbreak & Hormones: A Trauma Informed Framework for Emotional Healing
**FREE for SCCA Members, Low-Cost ($5-10) for All Others
Date: 8/5/26
Time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: TPN.Health
CEs: 3
Safe & Seen: The Childhood Trauma Symposium
Date: 8/8/26
Time: All Day
Location: TPN.Health
CEs: 6
Registration Coming Soon!!
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Hub City Spartanburgers Game,
Mental Health Awareness Night
**Revenue of every ticket purchased will go to First Light**
Date: 8/12/26
Time: 6:35pm
Location: Fifth Third Park, Spartanburg, SC
Tickets: Purchase here by August 1st!
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Billing Made Simple: Demystifying Mental Health Claims for Clinicians
Date: 11/2/26
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: TPN.Health
CEs: 1
Cost: FREE For SCCA Members, $5 for Student Non-Members, $10 for Professional Non-Members
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NEW Partnership with ICANotes - 15% off for LIFE for SCCA Members with a new account. ALSO 5 FREE Virtual CEs! Check your Monthly Member Newsletter for more info!
We have started forming Regional Connection Committees, a Diversity & Belonging Committee and a Leadership Development Committee! Interested? Email us at southcarolinacounselingassoc@gmail.com!
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Are you a school counselor who wants to get more involved? Check out The South Carolina School Counselor Association - a division of the SCCA!
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SC LPC Supervisor Bundle
From Neurocounseling & Consulting Services, PLLC
Earn 12 total hours of Continuing Education (CEs) to maintain your Approved Supervisor designation in South Carolina! The course bundle includes 6 hours of Supervision Ethics, and 6 additional hours related to Supervision.
More information and to register click here.
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Quick Links
Current Board Activities
Your SCCA Executive Board is currently working on:
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Creating in-person CE events outside of our annual conference
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Building new commities for Diversity & Belonging, Fundraising, & Leadership Development
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Planning our annual conference
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Working the the SC Coalition for Safer Schools
Membership Information
Annual membership fees range from $35 - $100
Click here for more information and specific rates.
Do you have specific membership related questions? Ask away! Email us at sccounselingassocmembership@gmail.com!
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Check out our latest Legislative Brief!
SCCA Member Benefits
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Expanding your social and professional network
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Offering professional development and continuing education credits conveniently on-line, across the state, and at our annual conference
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Linking you through our Palmetto Counselor Newsletter, our Speakers Bureau, Career Opportunities, Leadership Opportunities, Directories – Find-a-Counselor, Find-a-Supervisor, Find-an-Internship Site, Spotlight on Counselors and MORE
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Increasing visibility and unification of the counseling profession through advocacy, education, and professional development and enhancing your professional identity through membership in your passion or work setting divisions
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Lobbying efforts through the support of SCCA and ACA to advocate and support your professional role
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Lifetime 15% discount on ICANotes for new accounts!
The South Carolina Counseling Association
is a proud state branch of the
American Counseling Association.
South Carolina Counseling Association (SCCA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2041.
Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. SCCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
1420 Ebenezer Rd. Ste 101, Rock Hill, SC 29732
Email: southcarolinacounselingassoc@gmail.com
Website: www.sccounselor.org
Celebrating 62 years as the Professional Association
for South Carolina's Counselors.
