November 14, 2019 On November 13, 2019 senators Kenny Yuko (D-25) and Andrew Brenner (R-19) introduced SB 238 to provide licensure for art therapists and music therapists in Ohio. The bill would create separate licenses with distinct requirements administered...
November 14, 2019 On November 8, 2019 a bill to make mental health practitioners including licensed creative arts therapists (LCAT) eligible for coverage under Medicaid in New York was finally delivered to Governor Cuomo! Once a bill is delivered, the Governor...
October 30, 2019 This year’s conference features more advocacy sessions than ever before and in new session formats. And brand new to the program are appearances from Kansas U.S. and State representatives! Attendees, as you finalize each day’s schedule, don’t...
October 3, 2019 Congratulations to the Nebraska Art Therapy Licensure Coalition for submitting their 65-page (184 pages including appendices!) questionnaire to initiate the sunrise review (407 Credentialing Review) by the Department of Health and Human Services...
September 19, 2019 “Be strong, be loud, and be assertive for those you serve… We are in a fight to defend and protect critical behavioral health programs.” – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-6) during her address to Hill Day attendees This...
September 5, 2019 The American Art Therapy Association is partnering with the National Council for Behavioral Health for their Hill Day in Washington, D.C. to advocate for improved federal behavioral health policy. Hone your advocacy skills during the training...
