American College Health Association

Services and communications: acha surveyed college students at 202 schools in the united states and canada with the acha national college health assessment. The data gathered is used by the schools to allocate resources, and plan and evaluate programs.acha currently offers 20 printed and 24 e-brochures for young adults which emphasize awareness, risk reduction, and prevention of a wide variety of college health topics. These brochures present information in a nonjudgmental manner and are written by acha members. Acha offers members access to an online discussion forum, acha connect, in which members can share ideas, discuss topics, network, etc. The forum includes several sub-forums based on acha's existing networks (sections, coalitions, etc.) there is a weekly e-newsletter, the source.

Advocacy and representation: advocacy efforts in 2024 consisted of non-lobbying efforts to develop relationships with key congressional offices, educate acha members on proposed legislation, and building our advocacy committee. Acha also engaged in non-lobbying advocacy efforts to educate members and stakeholders about the impact of recent supreme court decisions, regulations affecting student health insurance plans, and various state-level legislative issues.