Upcoming events.
You don’t need to be a policy expert to join us, your passion is enough! If you're dedicated to mental health access, professional sustainability, and equity in care, we want you on our team!
Join us every second Wednesday at 10:00 AM EST on Zoom, just email nicole@bridgemindbody.com for the link.
Dive into the action by attending or facilitating a Provider Roundtable in your area.
Get involved with a subcommittee on legislation, litigation, education, or innovation.
Invite us to energize your events, conferences, or community forums.
Or contact us about adding your own advocacy event!
The initiative is grounded in the belief that change begins with an idea, whether related to launching a business, transforming a hobby, or sharing creative projects, underscoring the importance of storytelling in advocacy efforts.
Submit Your Event!
We invite you to reach out to us to include your advocacy event in our offerings and ensure that your voice is heard loud and clear. By doing so, you can expand your event’s reach and impact, gaining support and attention from a broader audience. Let’s work together to amplify our message and make a difference!
Insurance Advocacy Town Hall
Join OCA's Ohio Association for Counselors in Private Practice (OACPP) and Insurance Advocacy Committee (IAC) for a special Town Hall on Insurance Advocacy on November 21, 2025 from 12-1pm EST, where we’ll explore how mental health professionals can unite to strengthen our collective voice and impact in Ohio’s evolving insurance landscape.
This session will feature a presentation from an attorney who will guide us through the legal and strategic aspects of forming trade associations and clinically integrated networks (CINs) — two collaborative models that can help providers advocate more effectively, negotiate with insurers, and protect professional autonomy while staying compliant with legal and antitrust regulations.
We’ll discuss:
* The current challenges in provider–insurance relationships
* How trade associations and CINs function
* Opportunities for collaboration and collective negotiation
* Next steps for building sustainable advocacy efforts in Ohio
This town hall is an opportunity to learn, connect, and take part in shaping the future of insurance advocacy for counselors and mental health professionals across the state.