Rhode Island Psychological Association (RIPA)

Description

The Rhode Island Psychological Association was founded in 1955 as the professional association representing the interests of all psychologists in Rhode Island. Board members and other participants volunteer their time and services, and the operations of the association are funded by membership dues, small grants from the American Psychological Association, and income from continuing education programs.

Member benefits

Free consultation about ethical issues in the practice of psychology
Advocacy for individual members experiencing difficulty with insurers
Discounts on RIPA-sponsored continuing education programs
Topic-focused discussion "Salons"
"Insight" the RIPA newsletter, published quarterly
Special "members only" section of the RIPA website, which includes managed care and legislative action alerts,
a member networking database, and other features
Opportunity for membership in the RIPA listserv, for dialogue and information relevant to the profession and practice of Psychology
Opportunity for inclusion in the RIPA mental health referral service, available to the public by telephone and searchable through the RIPA website
The satisfaction that comes from knowing that you are supporting your local professional association!