The Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) in partnership with the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association (IMHCA) invite professional counselors, graduate students, and counselor educators to Counselor Day on the Hill 2025. Day on the Hill offers an invaluable opportunity to gain insight into the legislative process, meet with state legislators, advocate for policies enhancing mental health services and school counseling programs, and raise awareness of the essential role counselors play in public health.
This event is open to ICA members, non-member counselors, graduate students, and counselor educators across the state.
Registration Cost: $5.00
Register here!
What’s Included with my Registration?
Registration for this event includes complimentary breakfast, the basics of advocacy presentation, a take-home advocacy packet, networking, and the opportunity to meet with your state legislators in the capitol building.
*Please note that lunch is not included and will not be provided. Be sure to bring a lunch or make appropriate arrangements.
Tentative Schedule of Events
*This is the current tentative schedule of events. Times are subject to change.
8:30am – 9:00am Arrive at the Hoogland Center, Check-In, enjoy coffee and bagels
9:00am – 10:00am Advocacy and Legislation Presentation
10:15am – 10:30am Walk to the Capitol Building
10:30am – 10:45am Group Photo in front of the Capitol Building
11:00am – 2:00pm Appointments w legislators, observe legislative process, pull legislators to the rail
2:30pm – End Reconvene at a local restaurant, networking
This Event is Hosted by:
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Illinois Counseling Association
P: 815-787-8787 |
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Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association
P: 815-787-0515 |