Ohio Counseling Association upcoming events

OCA Virtual Spring Conference 2026 (24 Apr 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

OCA is pleased to announce our 2026 virtual Spring Conference, which will be held Friday, April 24 from 8am-5:30pm via Zoom. The OCA Spring Conference brings together counselors from across Ohio to teach, learn, and collaborate on a variety of topics. This year's conference - Enhancing Competence & Empowering Professional Counselors - will offer nine workshops designed by our OCA Chapter, Division, and Committee leaders. Attendees can earn up to 7 CE credits with the potential of 5 General, 4 Supervision, and 2 Ethics CE credits. Additionally, plan to join OCA President, Carmella Hill, for a virtual "coffee/tea connection" - all are welcome!

This OCA event will attract professional and future counselors from across Ohio, including academic leaders, private practitioners, and student delegates. All sessions will be online and presented live. We hope you can join us!

Event program and registration now available!

Click here for the Event Program

Register by April 23rd @ 11:59pm by using the blue "Register" button on this page.

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COCA New Professionals Night & Mental Health Expo (24 Apr 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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OCCA Virtual Conference (15 May 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

More information to come

OSUDP Webinar: Trauma and Substance Use: A Trauma-Informed Understanding of Addiction (29 May 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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OCA Leadership Certificate Program - Summer Series 2026 (30 May 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline: Tuesday, May 26, 2026

*Required in-person live Zoom sessions:

Session #1 (Saturday, May 30, 9-10:30am) &
Session #2 (Saturday, July 11, 9-10:30am)

The OCA Leadership Certificate Program (LCP) is an 8-week experience that is a FREE membership benefit for any graduate student, new professional, or seasoned professional discerning a possible future leadership role or who may already be serving in a position. LCP equips leaders with the most important tools and information they need to successfully hold a leadership position in OCA. Participants learn how to strengthen the effectiveness of a division/chapter/committee by applying best practices in successive leadership and through succession planning. They meet and network with their fellow participant leaders and receive mentorship and guidance for getting involved and helping to move the work of OCA forward.

Except for two 1.5 hour required in person Zoom gatherings, LCP allows participants to move through the program at their own pace through a series of pre-recorded learning modules. Modules are taught by past and present OCA leaders who share their experiences and insights related to some of the most significant aspects of being a leader in our association. All in person and recorded modules must be completed within the same series for which the participant is registered. The total time commitment is approximately seven hours and participants receive a certificate of completion and recognition at the All Ohio Counselor’s Conference.

Topics include:

Presidential Leadership & Vision
OCA History & Development
OCA Governance & Structure
Legislative Advocacy & Government Relations
Recruiting for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Cultural Dignity
Professional Development & Continuing Education
Treasurer Responsibilities - Finance & Budgeting
Marketing to Membership
The Intersection of Servant Leadership & Counselor Attributes
Reflections from a Past President

Participant OCA membership must be up to date in order to register. You must register using the email address associated with your OCA account.

Questions? Contact Laura Lewis, OCA Leadership Development Committee Co-Chair, at laurajlewiscounseling@gmail.com

For more info, CLICK HERE to visit the Leadership Webpage.