The Correctional Health Division is for those counselors who have interest in working with criminal offenders in and out of prisons to address behaviors associated with the criminal offense, recidivism, relapse prevention, and mental health issues. The goal of this division is to promote awareness of issues associated with counselors who work with clients who are in the corrections, and to provide a unique opportunity for correctional mental health professionals to examine emerging issues, exchange ideas and discuss solutions.
Both in the field of mental health and the Black community, there is an ever- increasing awareness of the importance of the ‘mind and soul.’ This division’s aim is to educate, support, provide resources and provide opportunities to share developments and sound practice in the area of Spirituality and Mental Health.
This division serves to promote counselors within the field that work with to improve the health and well-being of families, couples and individuals. The marriage and family division will offer support, training and advocacy.
This division has been established as a vehicle for facilitating communication, advocacy and support for Black sexologists and other related professionals that treat sexual disorders and concerns.
The goal of the LGBTQIA Division is to provide education, resources and support for therapists who specialize in working with clients with LGBTQIA issues.
The goal of the Grief and Trauma Division is to raise awareness within the Black Community of the effects of unadressed grief and trauma.
The goal of the Expressive Arts Division is to provide support, education, and advocacy to Black counselors who provide integrative mental health services encompassing visual arts, poetry, literature, music and dance.
The term Afro-Latino usually refers to those of African descent from Hispanic countries or countries of South American, Central America and the Caribbean that speak Spanish. The Afro-Latino Division has been established for those with interest in supporting both therapists and clients of Afro-Latino descent. NABC seeks to acknowledge and honor their diverse views of racial identity, reflecting the complex and varied nature of race and identity among Latinos by providing advocacy, support and facilitating communication.
Black men as a group often experience significant amounts of psychological stress as a result of discrimination, social and economic challenges, and racial injustice. NABC seeks to address the treatment needs of Black men and to provide support, advocacy and resources to Black male treatment providers and clients.
NABC recognizes the profound impact of historically Black fraternities and sororities - particularly the Divine Nine - on professional networks, community leadership, and cultural identity within the Black counseling community. It serves as a space to harness shared BGLO experiences, traditions, and values to strengthen mental health initiatives, foster mentorship, and honor the legacy of Black Greek life in our field. The division welcomes members affiliated with ALL Black Greek letter organizations who seek to connect their organizational principles with counseling excellence.
