Membership Application Form

(as of 10/01/2023, approval of NOHS bylaws)

NOHS recognizes a student as someone from an accredited college/university/institution who is currently enrolled full-time as a student as established by their colleges or universities, or as a part-time student [less than 12 credits] in an undergraduate program only and without current full-time employment. The student must be enrolled in a human services program or a program of a closely related field (sociology, social work, counseling, psychology, etc.)Individuals eligible for NOHS student membership share the mission and purpose of NOHS. 

All student membership will be put in "pending status" until the following are verified:

1. Students must register using @student email from their institution as verification
2. Transcript can be requested for verification of student membership.
3. Renews a max of 5 years as a student membership.

(as of 10/01/2023, approval of NOHS bylaws) 

New Professional members shall include individuals who have recently graduated from a human services program or a closely related field (sociology, social work, counseling, psychology, etc.) within the past twelve months and shares mission and purpose of NOHS; OR be recently enrolled into a graduate level program; OR have entered the field of human services within the past twelve months. New professional status applies to individuals with or without full-time employment.

This membership may require verification, and upon renewal, make sure not to exceed the maximum of two years in this membership level.

(as of 10/01/2023, approval of NOHS bylaws) 

A faculty member is any individual who teaches part-time, or full-time, in a human services program or a closely related field (sociology, social work, counseling, psychology, etc.) and shares the mission and purpose of NOHS. 

(as of 10/01/2023, approval of NOHS bylaws)

 A practitioner is an individual with a degree in human services, or a closely related field (e.g., social work, sociology, counseling, psychology, etc.), who works in any aspect of the human services field and shares the mission and purpose of NOHS.

(as of 10/01/2023, approval of NOHS bylaws)

 A professional is an individual with education and training in the field of human services who aligns with the organization's mission, adheres to ethical standards, and works to improve the well-being of individuals and communities through a client-centered and interdisciplinary approach. 

When you are a professional, you need quick access to answers and research to guide your practice while you support your community and grow your expertise.

• Opportunities to share research and expertise with the human services community at conferences, in publications and on media productions
• Set awareness of new strategies and evidence-based practices
• Grow the next generation of counselors
• Leadership opportunities with NOHS projects, committees and leadership efforts 

(as of 10/01/2023, approval of NOHS bylaws)

 An individual who supports the mission and purpose of NOHS but does not meet any of the other membership categories can join as an associate member. This category does not have voting privileges or hold office. 

(as of 10/01/2023, approval of NOHS bylaws)

Honorary: In accordance with the provisions of the Association’s Bylaws, any individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the association, the field of human services practice or human services education may be eligible to receive an honorary membership. Eligibility for an honorary membership is outlined in the policies and procedures of the association. This category doesn’t have voting privileges or hold office. 

Retiree: An individual can obtain a retiree membership if he or she is fully retired as a human services practitioner, or human services educator, and has been an active member of NOHS within the past five years.

This membership may require additional verification.