There is no documented evidence to indicate that counselors who have graduated from CACREP accredited programs are better equipped to serve the public than counselors who have graduated from non-CACREP accredited programs.  Despite this reality, these claims continue to be made, likely from organizations (like CACREP) who financially gain when legislation is changed to require CACREP accreditation.   Over the past few years, I have witnessed the fear mongering of people and organizations that falsely claim that counselors who graduate from non-CACREP accredited schools pose a risk to the public as they are not as well trained.  Stating that law makers must "protect the public" by ensuring that counselors have training from CACREP schools is to mislead lawmakers who have zero training in counseling for their own financial gain. At times, lawmakers make decisions with good intentions, but with zero understanding of the actual work of the professionals on the ground and/or of the implications of their decision-making.  Changing legislation in support of CACREP means giving CACREP money and limiting access to much needed mental health counseling services. 
Rather than support CACREP, support the Counseling Compact.  In doing so, you will increase access to counseling services while addressing the needs of people in modern and mobile times.