News from KCA

During the conference, the KMHCA held a meeting. Dr. Angelia Bryant, KMHCA President informed everyone of the state of the Association including over 350 participants at the Spring Counselor Conference in Somerset.

She also discussed a membership directory that is to be published at a future date. Regional chapter then gave individual reports. John LaRusch reported that the SCKMHCA has 49 members and is continuing to host educational opportunities with FREE CEU opportunities bi-monthly.

Because of the hard work and dedication by both the Green River and South-Central Chapters, the KMHCA rewarded both groups with a $200 check for the work they had done this past year to help promote the profession. Accepting a check from Dr. Angelia Bryant, John LaRusch cordially thanked all the members of the SCKMHCA for helping to make this organization's successful beginning.

Dr. John Rigney, Executive Director of the KMHCA, reported that Governor Fletcher is signing a bill this year, so that this will be the second year of Mental Health Awareness. He also reported that he is working to help get Medicaid coverage for LPCCs. There are other issues that are also being worked on. He stated that Kentucky mental health couselors must continue to fight to bring better mental health benefits to the people of this great state.