Membership

Membership

WHY JOIN: As graduate students in psychology, keeping ourselves broadly informed is not only academically beneficial, but it is a responsibility that we must fulfill if we are to become professionally aware and accountable. By joining OPA as a Student Affiliate, you can increase your professional awareness and develop a variety of new skills through:

CONVENTIONS AND WORKSHOPS - enjoy reduced registration fees at OPA and SOSIP events focused on contemporary topics and issues.
SPECIALIZED AREAS OF INTEREST - you may join any of OPA's other sections e.g. Clinical, Educational, Industrial/Organizational, Independent Practice, service en Français, and Psychoanalysis.
A PROVINCE-WIDE PROFESSIONAL NETWORK - meet with psychologists and graduate students from across the province, develop educational, personal, and employment contacts.
OPA STANDING COMMITTEES - you have the opportunity to become involved at the core of OPA by being a member of a committee e.g. Ethics, Legislation, Economics, Membership, Programs.
POLITICAL ACTION - OPA regularly meets with, and presents briefs to, government ministries on behalf of the profession, and keeps you up-to-date on legislation and regulations affecting the work of psychologists.
OPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS - SOSIP's President is a member on the Board and presents issues of concern to students and the profession to this central OPA body.
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE - reduced rates for students.
PUBLICATIONS - you will receive Psychology Ontario & Horizons.

How to Join

You can join online from the OPA website's membership page.

Or Write:

Ontario Psychological Association
730 Young Street
Suite 221
Toronto, Ontario
M4Y 2B7

Or Call

(416) 961-5552

Note: $75.00 for students is a bargain compared to the $495.00 that regular members must pay.

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