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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:  Kiera A. Manison.

“It is with great pleasure that we welcome Kiera to the Board,” stated PBC Board President Eboni Barksdale-Smith, CRCCPA.  “Kiera’s extensive experience in the health care industry and passion for mental wellness will […]

Thank you to Schoenfeld Insurance Associates (SIA) for supporting Pro Bono Counseling! Each year the insurance group recognizes important local non-profits who do great work in the community. Pro Bono Counseling is grateful to be selected as an award recipient for the fifth year in a row. The donation will support our mission to remove barriers and provide relief by connecting Marylanders to mental health support.

Pro Bono Counseling (PBC), a […]

Check at the latest news and information about Pro Bono Counseling in the December 2024 newsletter. Articles include:

• Happy Holidays from the PBC Team
• WARMLine Supports Marylanders Experiencing Family Stress
• Give the Gift of Counseling
• Welcome New Pro Bono Counseling Volunteers
• Upcoming Continuing Education Workshops
• GIVING TUESDAY Doubled Impact for PBC
• PBC Resource Corner – Maryland Coalition of Families

CLICK HERE for the December 2024 Edition

Since its founding in 1991, […]

It’s been called the happiest time of year, but even the most joyous holiday season can cause stress for individuals and families. And family stress can be particularly intense for those of us who provide caregiving support for aging parents. Caregivers face the daily strains of anticipating and providing for another adult’s daily needs often combined with grieving the loss of the parent they knew.

Pro Bono Counseling’s WARMLine is a […]

Check at the latest news and information about Pro Bono Counseling in the November 2024 newsletter. Articles include:

• Grateful to Pro Bono Counseling and Its Generous Supporters
• GIVING TUESDAY is December 3
• Teletherapy Enables Even More Mental Health Connections
• Welcome New Pro Bono Counseling Volunteers
• Upcoming Continuing Education Workshop
• Bow-O-Rama Raises Funds for Pro Bono Counseling
• PBC Resource Corner – Breakthrough T1D

CLICK HERE for the November 2024 Edition

Since its […]

The COVID-19 pandemic had a substantial impact on the entire world, and ultimately changed many processes that remain in effect today. For example, to prevent the spread of the disease at the time, doctors and clinicians began offering services digitally through telehealth visits, including mental health counseling.

Not only has the utilization of virtual therapy continued, but it has significantly increased since 2020. Now more than 80% of Marylanders who contact […]

Check at the latest news and information about Pro Bono Counseling in the October 2024 newsletter. Articles include:

• PBC Moves to New Office Space
• Volunteer Diversity Key to Mental Health Connections
• Pro Bono Counseling Listens and Responds to Your Needs
• Meet Pro Bono Counseling’s Newest Team Members
• Dr. Griffin Receives Social Work Lifetime Achievement Award
• Welcome New Pro Bono Counseling Volunteers
• Upcoming Continuing Education Workshops
• Join Us to Strike Out […]
  

Pro Bono Counseling is excited to announce that we are moving to a new location. As of November 1, you can find us at Union Mill, a redeveloped historic stone mill in the Hampden Baltimore City neighborhood.

We are looking forward to joining the community of local nonprofit organizations that currently utilize office space there.

Pro Bono Counseling’s New Mailing Address:

Pro Bono Counseling | 1500 Union Avenue | Suite 2100 | Baltimore […]

There are many reasons why people reach out to Pro Bono Counseling (PBC) to request mental health care counseling. Some of the most cited reasons are due to experiencing anxiety, stress, sadness, grief, relationship issues, or dealing with past trauma. And PBC’s priority is to connect you with the mental health support that suits you best.

More than 900 licensed mental health clinicians are currently enrolled as Pro Bono Counseling volunteers, […]

Pro Bono Counseling’s staff has increased with the addition of four new staff members: Marcela Carbajal is a Clinical Associate, Melanie Garcia is the Outreach Associate, and Marylin Landrau and Marjorie Merilus are WARMLine Associates.

Marcela Carbajal began her career with Pro Bono Counseling during her practicum semester and is also fulfilling a clinical internship position. She received her B.A. in Psychology and Child Development and is in her second year […]