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Membership

Become a member.

MAABPsi welcomes psychologists, behavioral health professionals, students, and committed community members. There is a category for you and real work waiting.

01

Professional

For those holding a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in psychology or a related behavioral science, committed to the goals of the Association. Full voting rights.

02

Student

For undergraduate or graduate students majoring or minoring in psychology or a closely related discipline. Discounted dues, full community.

03

Affiliate

For community members who do not fit the other categories but are committed to the goals of ABPsi and MAABPsi. Non-voting.

04

Institutional

For institutions, agencies, colleges, and universities aligned with ABPsi's goals. Requires sponsorship and agreement from the national office.

02 / How joining works

Joining takes two steps.

MAABPsi is a chapter of the national Association of Black Psychologists, so full chapter membership pairs an active national membership with local chapter dues. Here is the path:

1

Join national ABPsi

Choose your category and join at abpsi.org. National membership includes the Journal of Black Psychology, the Black Wellness Directory, and reduced convention registration.

2

Email the chapter

Write to us at metroatlantaabpsi@gmail.com and we will send the chapter application. Local dues are $55 a year for professionals and $30 for students.

3

Come to a meeting

Meetings are where the chapter lives. Introduce yourself and find your committee.

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Local chapter dues

CategoryPer year
Professional$55
Student$30

National ABPsi annual dues

CategoryPer year
Professional$250
Early career, year one$125
Early career, year two$175
Graduate student$75
Undergraduate student$55
Lifetime$3,000

National rates set by ABPsi and current as of mid-2026; confirm at abpsi.org/membership. Chapter and national dues are separate.

What membership gives you

Colleagues who understand the work without translation, mentorship that runs in both directions, and referral relationships that actually refer. It is also a place to present your work and step into leadership, inside an institution that has held Black psychology in Atlanta since 1976.