Advocacy & Legislation
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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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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ACHA has worked diligently in 2024 to advance college health and well-being through advocacy, research, and policy. As the year comes to a close, we wanted to highlight some of…
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In an effort to advance health and well-being within Federal policy, ACHA has submitted several public comments to the U.S. Federal government concerning a wide range of topics. Before a…
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As the premier organization focused on the well-being of college students, the American College Health Association (ACHA) works to advance policies that will benefit the higher education health and well-being…
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Since the Dobbs ruling in 2022, ending the constitutional right to abortion, ACHA and ACHF produced three key documents to support college health professionals in meeting students’ sexual and reproductive…
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Since the Dobbs ruling in 2022, ending the constitutional right to abortion, ACHA and ACHF produced three key resources to support college health professionals in meeting students’ sexual and reproductive…
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Earlier this year, the American College Health Association (ACHA) explored methods by which college campuses could address challenges in training, recruiting, and maintaining properly trained well-being staff. One of the…
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Join us for a presentation on how establishing student-led mental health advocacy programs at your community college can transform the campus culture surrounding mental health. Drawing from the experiences of…
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