What are Chapters and what are Divisions?

TCA is made up of two types of classifications: Chapters and Divisions

When you join TCA, you pick one Chapter and one Division to join as part of your membership. You may also join additional Chapters and Divisions, for an additional fee.

Chapters: regionally defined areas of the state. There are 9 Chapters in TCA.

Lookout (LCA): Bradley, Hamilton, Marion, Meigs, McMinn, Polk, Rhea, Sequatchie

Middle Tennessee (MTCA): Cannon, Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Stewart, Sumner, Williamson, Wilson

Smoky Mountain (SMCA): Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, Union

West Tennessee (WTCA): Fayette, Shelby, Tipton

Inactive Chapters: While some of these chapters are not currently active, we are working to re-engage members and strengthen involvement in each region. If you are interested in helping support your local chapter, please reach out to our Membership Chair at [email protected].

Divisions: specialty defined areas of counseling. There are 12 Divisions in TCA.

*Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities in Tennessee (SAIGE TN) - formerly Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Counseling – Tennessee (ALGBTIC-TN)

This association is for those who seek to educate counselors to the unique needs of client identity development; and a non-threatening counseling environment by aiding in the reduction of stereotypical thinking and homoprejudice.

Tennessee Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (TACES)

This association is for those who are interested in the quality of education and supervision of counselors in all work settings.

*Tennessee Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (TAMCD)

This association is for those who wish to improve cultural, ethnic and racial empathy and understanding by programs to advance and sustain personal growth.

Tennessee Mental Health Counselors Association (TMHCA)

This association represents mental health counselors and advocates for client-access to quality services within the healthcare industry.

Tennessee School Counseling Association (TnSCA)

This association is for those who wish to promote school counseling professionals and interest in activities that affect the personal, educational, and career development of students. TSCA members also work with parents, educators, and community members to provide a positive learning environment.

Inactive Divisions

While some of these divisions are not currently active, we are working to re-engage members and strengthen involvement. If you are interested in helping support your specialty area, please reach out to our Membership Chair at [email protected].