“…The larger political terrain may seem difficult to maneuver; however, with practice and professional organizations like National Board of Certified Counselors, ACA, and ASCA, this advocacy may be more comfortable as school counselors are advocating at a system level (Lopez‐Perry & Whitson, 2022; Ratts et al., 2007). This could also include advocating at a legislative level for changes to address other issues affecting students and their communities, including the school‐to‐prison pipeline that impacts all areas of SDOMH (Welfare et al., 2021), equitable housing opportunities, and access to affordable nutritional resources.…”