New Hampshire Psychological Association (NHPA)

Description

NHPA is dedicated to the advancement of psychology as both a profession and science, for the benefit of the public we serve. Our goals this year reflect the many ways we are working on this mission:

Continuing Education of our members to improve our knowledge and understanding of the science and techniques related to our work with clients.
Political advocacy to enhance public access to care for mental health issues, including managed care and insurance reform and to optimize our scope of practice and influence in health care policies impacting on our profession and clients.
Community outreach to increase education about mental health issues. Public relations efforts to help clients and their advocacy groups learn about what psychologists do and how we can help.
Member Education to enhance understanding and ability to impact on state and federal laws which regulate our profession.
Education and outreach concerning ethical issues related to clinical and academic activities of our members.
Promotion of services which can help generate funding for the Association.
Development and modification of communication systems including a media outlet on our website, email list serve and other communication forums for clinical and other professional purposes.
NHPA maintains an active list of members who have expertise in multiple areas of mental health and are able to translate this knowledge to the media and general public.

Member benefits

Discounts on all NHPA Continuing Education activities;
NHPA Ethics Roundtables (ethics credits);
Advocacy of psychological issues in the state legislature by our NHPA’s professional staff lobbyist;
Free listing on NHPA web site and in Member Directory
Leadership and strong advocacy on insurance and managed care issues;
NHPA newsletter, the Networker Online, to keep you informed of current developments in psychology in the state and nation;
Public education efforts to enhance the general understanding of psychology and to promote psychological services;
Opportunities to meet with fellow psychologists with common interests at workshops and annual meetings;
Outreach to media through NHPA Media Guide and web site listings;
Access to NHPA-Net, a listserv for NH psychologists that allows participants to discuss and keep abreast of relevant issues;
Tax deductible dues.