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The NWOCA Chapter of the OCA

NWOCA is a chapter of the Ohio Counseling Association (OCA). We serve professional counselors and counseling students in the Northwest Ohio region, encompassing Bowling Green, Lima, Findlay, Napoleon, Tiffin, and Toledo areas.

Our members work or attend school in a nineteen county area , including Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Logan, Lucas, Mercer, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams, Wood, and Wyandot.

If you are a mental health professional or student and are a member of the OCA, we would love to have you join the NWOCA! Click “Join NWOCA” at the top of this page, or check out our Membership page for more information on benefits of joining us.

Check out our Events page for our next scheduled meeting. We would love to have you join us! If you have questions or are considering a leadership position, get in touch with our Contact page or by emailing NWOCA at nwocounseling@gmail.com.

Our Profession is Our Purpose.

Our People are Our Passion.

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    Our Mission:

    Our mission is to advance the profession of counseling and act in accordance with the purpose and bylaws of the Ohio Counseling Association and the American Counseling Association, advancing the counseling profession, promoting mental health and wellness in our communities, and ensuring high ethical standards and competence.

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    Our Vision:

    Our vision is to enhance human development across the lifespan, promote mental health counseling in our schools and communities, develop higher levels of visibility and stature, grow in professional identity, and support and recognize mental health professionals and counseling students throughout Northwest Ohio.

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    Our Values:

    Our values include continuing education and professional development, networking and connection, community, consultation, leadership, congruency and authenticity, growth, learning, empathy, kindness, self-care, self-awareness, and a respect for all people. We value advocacy for our profession, for our clients, and for ourselves.

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    Our Future:

    Our future as a profession is shaped by our present. Our professors, supervisors, and mentors are dedicated to teaching the next generation of counselors. Our region is home to Bowling Green State University, Heidelberg University, University of Toledo, and Winebrenner Theological Seminary, all CACREP accredited programs.

EXPLORE OUR SITE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ALL THE NWOCA HAS TO OFFER.

Counselors work hard to help clients. We work hard to help you.

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