Research Sources of Additional Information: Counselors

For general information about counseling, as well as information on specialties such as school, college, mental health, rehabilitation, multicultural, career, marriage and family, and gerontological counseling, contact:

• American Counseling Association, 5999 Stevenson Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304-3300. Internet: http://www.counseling.org

For information on national certification requirements for counselors, contact:

• National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc., 3 Terrace Way, Suite D, Greensboro, NC 27403-3660. Internet: http://www.nbcc.org

State departments of education can supply information on those colleges and universities which offer guidance and counseling trainingthat meets State certification and licensure requirements.

State employment service offices have information about job opportunities and about entrance requirements for counselors.