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About OPA
What is the Ohio Psychological Association?
Located in Columbus, Ohio, The Ohio Psychological Association (OPA) is the state affiliate of the American Psychological Association. OPA is a professional membership organization of approximately 1,500 psychologists that works to advance psychology as a science, as a profession and as a means of promoting human welfare.
How many members does the OPA have?
OPA has approximately 2,260 members, nearly 700 of which are students working toward a career in psychology. Its membership is comprised of psychologists in private practice or in the public sector, academicians, students and retired psychologists.
What services does the OPA provide to members?
OPA provides a variety of services to its members, including: an ethics and colleague assistance program; continuing education programs; advocacy and legislative influence; help in dealing with insurance companies through Project FAIR; discounts on continuing education, mandatory continuing education and other products; advertising; library, media guide and online referral program; monthly publications; networking and communication; and, more!
When was the OPA established?
OPA was established in 1949. The organization will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2009.
What is the mission of the OPA?
The mission of the Ohio Psychological Association shall be to advance psychology as a science, as a profession, and as a means of promoting human welfare, pursuing to these ends as broad a range of Association activities as is feasible and as shall be determined by the Board of Directors acting under the Ohio Psychological Association’s Regulations.
What issues does the OPA advocate on behalf of?
OPA advocates for issues that affect psychology and consumers. OPA’s main priority is comprehensive mental health parity. The organization also focuses on consumer access to mental health services, and consumer protection from poor quality health care.
What is the governing structure of the OPA?
OPA is governed through a Board of Directors, headed by a president who is elected by the membership. The Board is comprised of 30 psychologists and a graduate student that represent OPA’s committees, special interest groups, task forces and regional affiliates. The committees and task forces focus on a variety of issues pertaining to psychology including education, communications and technology, ethics, public education, advocacy and diversity, among others. The committee chairs are appointed by the president.
OPA’s central office has four full time employees and one part time employee.
Ohio Psychological Association
395 E. Broad St. #310
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 224-0034 or (800) 783-1983
Fax: (614) 224-2059 |
OPA MCE
Phone: (614) 224-9620 or (888) 672-6231
Fax: (614) 224-6702 |
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