Receive free and discounted continuing education with NWOCA. Nominate counselors, supervisors, and students for awards. Apply for a scholarship to OCA All Ohio Counselors Conference. Win a scholarship for the annual Ohio Legislative Advocacy Day. Engage in professional development, leadership, and service. Connect and build bonds with your local counseling community. Grow by serving others in a leadership position with NWOCA. Participate in seminars, self-care days, and social events. Strengthen your professional identity with active involvement.

Becoming a member of the NWOCA is easy and no cost to you. Counselors working withing our 19 county area can join us. Students enrolled in counselor education programs can join. Check the box for the NWOCA chapter on your OCA application. NWOCA is a chapter of the OCA, so OCA membership is required. If you are not a member, click on the link below to join the OCA. Already an OCA member? Choose NWOCA when you renew. Contact us if you have any questions about benefits or applying. We are here for you and would love to hear from you.

We have something exciting in the works for all our members. The NWOCA is working on creating a membership directory. Participation will be voluntary and at no cost to our members. The membership directory can help prospective clients find you. You can also find and connect with other NWOCA members. Profiles will include your professional photo, name, credentials, practice, location, interest areas, and contact information. Details will be coming soon. Check our News page for updates. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to be the first to know.