Home About Us The South Dakota Counseling Association SDCA is state branch of the American Counseling Association and is a partnership of associations representing professional counselors who enhance human development by providing benefits products and services to expand professional knowledge and expertise to promote recognition of counselors to the public and media and to represent members interests before federal state and local government. Learn More Our Mission The mission of the South Dakota Counseling Association is to enhance the quality of life by promoting the development of professional counselors advancing the counseling profession practicing to promote respect for human dignity and supporting cultural diversity. The Benefits of Membership There are a number of benefits to joining the South Dakota Counseling Association. Membership provides you with reduced rates on continuing education opportunities legislative updates on issues at both a state and national level our free monthly contact hour home study opportunities our weekly Career Corner newsblast.