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Telephone: (800) 374-2721 or (202) 336-5500
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Phone numbers and email addresses for advertising contacts across APA.
Advocacy
APA Services Inc. is a companion professional organization to the American Psychological Association serving all members and advocating for psychology.
APAGS
See the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students site. For more information email the APAGS Office.
APA PsycInfo®
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APA Style
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Education Directorate
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Ethics
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Find instructions on how to file an ethics complaint. Please note that APA has jurisdiction to investigate complaints regarding only APA members.
For questions about the Ethics Code and non-complaint-related issues, we request that you phone the Ethics Office directly at (202) 336-5930 or use APA’s toll free number (800) 374-2721 and follow the oral directions to reach extension 5930. The complexity involved in responding to ethics matters precludes using email; and very often, a brief telephone conversation can more quickly target the issue involved and facilitate our response.
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For other APA inquiries: email the following offices:
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Membership payments, dues, subscriptions, journals, communications, benefit inquiries: contact Membership.
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Book order inquiries: email Books/Order.
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Graduate student information inquiries: contact APAGS.
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International degrees and licensing inquiries: contact the Practice Directorate or Office of International Affairs.
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Educational program inquiries: contact the Education Directorate.
Governance
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Find APA international programs and international psychology associations at Programs and Associations or contact the Office of International Affairs.
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Mailing Address and Phone Numbers
American Psychological Association
750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242
(800) 374-2721
(202) 336-5500
Media
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Membership
Find information on membership types, benefits and dues at Membership. Learn how to renew your membership.
Monitor on Psychology
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Office of the President
For a welcome from the APA president and information about APA presidential activities, visit the APA President page.
Orders
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Practice Directorate
The Practice Directorate is involved in a broad range of activities in support of psychology practitioners and mental health consumers, including licensure issues. Find contact information for the Practice Directorate or email one of the offices below:
Public Affairs
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Referrals
We cannot respond to specific questions regarding personal situations, appropriate diagnosis or treatment, professional resources available in your area or otherwise provide any clinical opinions. If you believe you might benefit from the services of a mental health professional, please visit the Psychologist Locator to receive a referral to a psychologist in the United States or Canada. If you live elsewhere, contact your national psychological association or a local mental health facility. If you believe you need immediate assistance, please call your local emergency number or the mental health crisis hotline listed in your local phone book’s government pages.
Some State Psychological Associations also provide local referrals.
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See the Rural Health site or email Rural Psychology.
Science Directorate
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