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Supporting Marylanders Experiencing Back to School Anxiety

The beginning of the school year is a time of major transitions for many people and can be very exciting. But for others, heading back to college can cause anxiety for a variety of reasons, such as being separated from support systems, a fear of the unknown, and even peer pressure. Pro Bono Counseling’s WARMLine is a free and confidential mental health resource available to support Marylanders experiencing such life […]

By |2024-10-25T14:02:39-04:00September 23rd, 2024|

The Connection: PBC’s August 2024 Newsletter

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

  • Pro Bono Counseling Announces Interim Executive Director
  • Anonymous Donor Offers PBC Major Sustaining Gift Match
  • Event Held to Celebrate Executive Director and Organization Success
  • Welcome New PBC Volunteers
  • Upcoming Continuing Education Workshops
  • Annual Memorial Gift to PBC Honors Former Mental Health Counselor
  • PBC Resource Corner – Maryland Health Benefit Exchange

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By |2024-09-12T13:41:41-04:00September 1st, 2024|

Qlarant Foundation Selects Pro Bono Counseling for 2024 Grant Award

Pro Bono Counseling has received a grant award from Qlarant Foundation to support its WARMLine. The mental health WARMLine provides on-demand, telephone based connection with a compassionate mental health professional. Callers who are expressing sadness, grief, worries, relationship stress, life transitions, and other mental health distress can call the WARMLine seven days a week, and talk directly with a mental health professional for brief support. The WARMLine addresses many common […]

By |2024-10-23T14:41:18-04:00August 23rd, 2024|

Pro Bono Counseling Announces Interim Executive Director

Roxanne Melgar, LCSW-C, Appointed by PBC Board to Steward Organization Transition

Baltimore, MD, August 22, 2024 – Roxanne Melgar, LCSW-C, has been appointed Interim Executive Director of Pro Bono Counseling (PBC), starting September 3, 2024.   The interim executive director will steward the organization as it embarks on a leadership transition and will work to ensure successful continuity of services.

“We are honored to welcome Roxanne as our interim executive director. She brings […]

By |2024-08-27T12:07:54-04:00August 22nd, 2024|

Amy Greensfelder Accepts New Position

Congratulations to Pro Bono Counseling (PBC) Executive Director Amy Greensfelder, who has accepted a new position with the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work. Her last day with PBC will be Friday, August 16. Working together, PBC’s Board of Directors and staff are committed to ensuring continuity of services as this transition takes place. More details on the transition plan will be announced in the near future.

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By |2024-08-07T14:59:09-04:00August 1st, 2024|

The Connection: PBC’s July 2024 Newsletter

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

  • Sharing the Positive Impact of Mental Health Care
  • Actively Enrolled PBC Volunteers Reach an All-Time High
  • Welcome New PBC Volunteer
  • Upcoming Continuing Education Workshops
  • PBC Resource Corner – Black Mental Health Alliance

CLICK HERE for the July 2024 Edition

Since its founding in 1991, Pro Bono Counseling® (PBC), a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, […]

By |2024-09-12T13:42:11-04:00July 26th, 2024|

Pro Bono Counseling Listens and Responds to Your Needs

At Pro Bono Counseling, our priority is to provide the mental health support that suits you best. And that includes listening to you and ensuring that we are meeting your needs with our services and resources, and advancing our equity goals.

Pro Bono Counseling has partnered with Listen4Good, a program that helps organizations hear directly from clients about what the organization does well and what could be improved. We are working […]

By |2024-07-02T15:08:38-04:00July 2nd, 2024|

The Connection: PBC’s June 2024 Newsletter

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

  • Working to Remove Mental Health Care Barriers
  • Mental Health GameChanger
  • Silent Auction Success
  • Welcome PBC Volunteers
  • PBC Resource Corner – The Frederick Center

CLICK HERE for the June 2024 Edition

Since its founding in 1991, Pro Bono Counseling® (PBC), a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, has helped over 30,000 individuals and families throughout Maryland […]

By |2024-06-26T15:50:53-04:00June 26th, 2024|

PBC Executive Director Named Baltimore GameChanger

Congratulations to Pro Bono Counseling Executive Director Amy Greensfelder, who’s featured as a GameChanger in the June edition of Baltimore magazine. The publication acknowledged that Amy is dedicated to ensuring all Marylanders have access to the mental health care they need and deserve. In the photo above, she is greeting Maryland Governor Wes Moore, who was the keynote speaker during the GameChangers event on June 12, 2024.

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By |2024-07-16T15:59:46-04:00June 13th, 2024|

PBC Board President Mark Smolarz Honored with Service Award

Congratulations to Pro Bono Counseling (PBC) Board Member Mark Smolarz, who was honored with the 2024 Daniel Thursz Distinguished Jewish Communal Service Award by Na’aleh: The Hub for Leadership Learning. Mark has served on PBC’s board since May 2018 and is the Chief Operating and Financial Officer at The Associated.

This award was created in 2000 to honor and recognize Dr. Daniel Thursz for his achievements as former Dean of the University […]

By |2024-06-05T12:00:54-04:00June 5th, 2024|
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