The Southwest Region consists of the counties of Barry, Barton, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, Newton, McDonald, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster, and Wright.
The Southwest Missouri School Counselor Association exists to support professional school counselors’ efforts to promote academic, career, and personal/social development for all students; provides professional development; and advocates for school counselors with legislators, parents, school boards, and other educational professionals.