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To mark Stress Awareness Month, PBC Interim Executive Director Roxanne Melgar, LCSW-C, appeared on the Maryland State Library Agency’s latest podcast. She explored how stress affects both physical and mental health, and shared practical advice and resources to help manage stress effectively. Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/etA8Rq_K

The MSLA podcast can also be found on YouTube Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon […]

Check at the latest news and information about Pro Bono Counseling in the January 2025 newsletter. Articles include:

• Pro Bono Counseling Removes Barriers to Mental Health Support
• Working with Immigrant Clients in Tumultuous Times
• Pro Bono Counseling Receives Reginald F. Lewis Community Award at JEDI Ceremony
• You’re Invited to PBC’s Annual Gratitude Gathering
• Welcome New Pro Bono Counseling Volunteers
• Upcoming Continuing Education Workshops
• Pro Bono Counseling’s Community Connections
• PBC Resource […]
  

Mental health counseling can be a powerful tool to aid in personal growth and development. It can help a person flourish mentally, physically, emotionally, and even professionally.

“Counseling’s not just about overcoming struggles—it can be about unlocking your potential and living a more fulfilling and balanced life,” explains Pro Bono Counseling Clinical Director Sherri Bloom.

Unfortunately, many people in Maryland still face difficulties accessing mental health care that can […]

Pro Bono Counseling (PBC) is grateful to our network of volunteer clinicians for the time and dedication you provide to Marylanders facing difficult circumstances. We recognize that the current environment may provide unique challenges for clients with marginalized status. Below are key considerations for you to keep in mind.

Clients

Therapy attrition may be higher, not necessarily due to a lack of commitment but because of various external factors:

• Clients may fear […]
  

Pro Bono Counseling is seeking remote full-time and part-time Bilingual Mental Health WARMLine Associates to provide telephonic clinical support services to Marylanders during weekday hours.

The mental health WARMLine was created to support Marylanders who are experiencing mental health concerns related to stress, anxiety, sadness, and life transitions. The WARMLine is intended to offer brief support and referral services to callers. This position reports to the WARMLine Director.

For more information and […]

Pro Bono Counseling is currently conducting a search for a long-term Executive Director.

The Executive Director position has been staffed for the past several months with an interim placement, and we are now moving forward with the process to hire into the role permanently. The Executive Director will be a core member of our team who will lead and implement long-term strategy for the organization. To ensure that we reach the […]

Check at the latest news and information about Pro Bono Counseling in the January 2025 newsletter. Articles include:

• Connecting Families and Couples with Counselors
• Show Your Love for Mental Health Care
• Welcome New Pro Bono Counseling Board Treasurer
• You’re Invited to PBC’s Annual Gratitude Gathering
• Welcome New Pro Bono Counseling Volunteers
• Upcoming Continuing Education Workshops
• PBC Resource Corner – Esperanza Health Services Clinic

CLICK HERE for the February 2025 Edition

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How we interact and connect with family members, partners, and friends can significantly affect our overall well-being, both positively and negatively. Issues and conflicts exist in every relationship, but if left to escalate, they can cause mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, and feelings of isolation. It’s important to recognize if these issues are impacting your mental health so you can seek help.

Family and relationship counseling with a mental health […]

Pro Bono Counseling (PBC), a nonprofit organization that links Marylanders experiencing difficulty accessing mental health care with volunteer licensed counselors and other resources, announces the appointment of a new member to its Board of Directors: Michelle Pulliam, CPA.

“It is with great pleasure that we welcome Michelle to the Board,” stated PBC Board President Eboni Barksdale-Smith, CRCCPA.  “Given Michelle’s expertise and strong background in financial management and leadership, she has been elected […]

Pro Bono Counseling is seeking an Outreach Intern to facilitate outreach promotion of Pro Bono Counseling services and assist in the recruitment and retention of volunteer mental health providers during the summer months.

For more information and to apply, CLICK HERE for the Internship Description.

About Pro Bono Counseling

Established in 1991, Pro Bono Counseling is a non-profit organization that provides access to mental health counseling to Marylanders with limited resources through […]