Allied Mental Health Statutes, Rules & Resources

The Board of Allied Mental Health, together with the Secretary of State’s Office of Professional Regulation (OPR), provide governance, oversight and enforcement for your profession. This page contains detailed information regarding applicable statutes and rules as well as additional resources.

Statutes & Rules

• Mental Health Counselors Statutes
• Marriage & Family Therapy Statutes
• Psychotherapy Statutes
• Statutes Governing all Professions
• Administrative Rules
• Administrative Procedures for Hybrid & Remote Hearings
• Administrative Rules for Assessment of Professional Credentials Obtained Outside the United States

Counseling Compact

The Executive Committee has approved Draft Rules to be posted for public comment regarding the counseling compact. The public comment period began on March 17, 2026, and ends on April 24, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. MT. The draft rules (Chapter 8 Conversion and Chapter 9 Consistent Credentialing) and information on how to provide public comment are found on the rulemaking section of the counseling compact website.

Policies

• COVID-19 Policy on Remote Internships, Practicum, Campus Attendance, and Supervision
• Entry on the Roster of Non-licensed & Non-certified Psychotherapists

Resources

• ACA - American Counseling Association
• VTMHCA - Vermont Mental Health Counselors Association
• AAMFT - American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
• AASCB - American Association of State Counseling Boards
• NBCC - National Board for Certified Counselors (exam information)
• HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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