Join the Vermont Psychological Association
Become a part of a vibrant community dedicated to advancing the field of psychology and improving mental health care in Vermont.
We believe connection & support helps our members thrive.
VPA is the professional association for psychologists and other mental health care providers in Vermont. VPA is an active part of the mental health care community in Vermont and the region, and we work to promote the field of psychology and improve mental health care, whether by connecting our members to each other and the resources they need, providing legislative advocacy, discounted continuing education, or providing consultations on important matters. We are here for you–join us today!
Membership Benefits
Connection & Networking
VPA connects you with other mental health professionals to help with the peer nconnection psychologists need.
Resources for Psychologists
VPA provides its members with an extensive array of resources on our members-only page. You can find links and information for all your professional and business needs. PLUS! Our full-time staff is available during business hours to help you find what you need.
Lobbying & Advocacy
VPA lobbies and advocates in the state and federal legislatures and with governmental bodies and other entities for issues that are important to you as a mental health care provider.
Ethics Committee Consultations
Discounts on Professional Education
VPA members receive up to $50 off continuing education courses sponsored by VPA or the New Hampshire Psychological Association, as well as the National Register of Health Service Psychologists, making your professional development more affordable and accessible.
Access to APA's PsycNet Direct
VPA reimburses members–regardless whether they are APA members–for the cost of up to 4 article or 24-hour passes to APA’s PsycNet Direct. It’s a great tool to stay on top of the latest research and enhance your knowledge.
What Our Members Are Saying
★★★★★
“VPA is a wonderful organization that advocates for and supports personal and community healing and wellness, and I am proud to be member.”
Dr. Karen J. Hack
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“VPA membership provides opportunities for regular contact with colleagues, which is especially important in a rural state. Also, especially valuable to me are opportunities to keep current. Hearing others’ experiences and opinions about emerging issues that overlap clinical, social, and political domains is crucial.”
Dr. Ronald L. Hedgepeth
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“I initially joined VPA because I felt it was the right thing to do. However, once I began getting to know my colleagues, I knew my VPA membership was a worthwhile investment.”
Dr. Richard T. Barnett