I oppose CACREP only

I teach in a MPCAC-accredited program and many of our graduates go on to practice in the region, including in VA.

I urge you to stop the proposed counselor licensing regulations that would require graduation from a CACREP-accredited program for licensure in Virginia for the following reasons:

• There is too much need for mental health services to focus on only one accrediting body.
• CACREP programs are not inherently better or graduating better counselors.
• CACREP-only language would be costly, reduce the number of counselors available to support clients who need help, and would make it more difficult for qualified counselors to get licensed in VA.
• CACREP-only approach will only divide the mental health field, rather than unite it, to fight what's really important for our clients/patients.

I strongly urge you to stop this proposal.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Morse