Advocacy Updates
As a result of the 2025 American College Health Association (ACHA) Annual Advocacy Committee Hill Day, ACHA introduced legislation that ensures continuity of mental health care for students, regardless of…
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Some federal agencies, like the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), may have recently sent out notices to campuses about potential funding shortages for programs like the Garrett…
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The ACHA Advocacy Committee hosted a dynamic and well-attended session during this year’s ACHA Annual Meeting in the Big Easy! Designed to deepen member engagement with our advocacy work, the…
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The American College Health Association (ACHA) is deeply troubled by the recent removal of all 17 sitting members on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel,…
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As an organization that recognizes the importance of the mental health and well-being of our college students, the American College Health Association (ACHA) remains committed to advancing mental health awareness…
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The American Council on Education (ACE), along with ACHA and other organizations, sent a letter to the House and Senate Labor-HHS Subcommittee on April 28, 2025, urging increased funding and…
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Along with keeping informed about the plethora of issues impacted by the Trump Administration affecting our members, the American College Health Association (ACHA) continues to engage with the U.S. Congress…
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The American College Health Association strongly endorses the use of vaccines to protect the health of our nation’s college students and our campus communities. We are deeply troubled by recent…
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Recently, the federal government began removing critical healthcare content from websites where it had been available for decades, including important health information educational institutions nationwide rely on to provide top-quality…
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During its Hill Day 2025, ACHA enlists Congressional support for breaking barriers to mental health care. On January 29, 2025, the American College Health Association (ACHA) Advocacy Committee wrapped up…
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