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Dr. Christopher Bishop and Children’s Services, Inc.(MACS) celebrated 20 years of service and selected Pro Bono Counseling as one of three organizations to honor during its anniversary gala. MACS presented PBC Outreach Coordinator Yolonda Nelson-Swain with a generous gift to support PBC’s mission.  Thank you Dr. Bishop and MACS for your generosity and support!

Pro Bono Counseling (PBC), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, was founded in 1991 to ensure that Marylanders with limited […]

Congratulations to Pro Bono Counseling (PBC) Executive Director Amy Greensfelder, LCSW, who celebrated commencement of The Leadership Class of 2023 on Wednesday, November 1. Amy was one of 64 nonprofit, public, and private organization leaders who participated in the nine-month program that utilizes experiential learning and focused on three elements:

1. Exploring Baltimore’s history, challenges, assets, and people.
2. Developing leadership competencies.
3. Forging substantive relationships amongst participants.

Pro Bono Counseling (PBC), a nonprofit […]

Check at the latest news and information about Pro Bono Counseling in the October 2023 newsletter. Articles include:

• Removing Health Insurance Barriers to Mental Health
• Welcome PBC Volunteers
• Become a COUNSELING CATALYST
• Upcoming Continuing Education Workshops
• PBC Resource Corner – The Autism Society of Baltimore-Chesapeake

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

Check at the latest news and information about Pro Bono Counseling in the September 2023 newsletter. Articles include:

• Supporting Marylanders Experiencing Housing Insecurity
• Counseling When You Need It
• Welcome PBC Volunteers
• Meet PBC’s New Interns
• PBC Resource Corner – The Black Physicians & Healthcare Network

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

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 two new members to its Board of Directors:  Timothy C. Donovan, LCSW-C, and Rachna Raisinghani, MD, FAPA, FACLP.

“It is a pleasure to welcome these members to the PBC board,” stated Executive Director Amy Greensfelder, LCSW.  “Their combined dedication and mental health care experience […]

Check at the latest news and information about Pro Bono Counseling in the August 2023 newsletter. Articles include:

• Matching Clients to Therapists Critical to Success
• PBC Welcomes New Board Members
• Double Your Donation with Employer Matching Gifts
• PBC Resource Corner – The Black Physicians & Healthcare Network

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

Tune in now to the latest episode of Language Access Matters podcast– PBC’s Executive Director Amy Greensfelder joined host Carol Velandia to discuss Language Access in Mental Health.

Their discussion includes the vital role of language access in improving access to mental health care for diverse communities as well as valuable insights about training, policy changes, and successful language access strategies.

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Check at the latest news and information about Pro Bono Counseling in the July 2023 newsletter. Articles include:

• Recognizing BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month
• Personal Growth Counseling
• New Pro Bono Counseling Mission and Vision Statements
• Eboni Barksdale-Smith Elected Pro Bono Counseling Board President
• PBC Resource Corner – Share, Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support

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Since its founding in 1991, Pro Bono Counseling (PBC), a […]

Pro Bono Counseling Announces New Mission and Vision Statements

Statements updated to reflect organization’s efforts to provide mental health support and resources

Baltimore, MD, July 26, 2023 – Pro Bono Counseling announces it has updated its mission and vision statements that will continue to guide the organization in its commitment to ensure all Marylanders have access to the mental health care and resources they need and deserve. The new statements are below:

Mission […]

Pro Bono Counseling Announces New Board Executive Positions

Eboni Barksdale-Smith Elected Board President

Baltimore, MD, July 25, 2023 – Pro Bono Counseling’s board members elected Eboni Barksdale-Smith, CRCCPA, as President at the June 2023 board meeting. Eboni succeeds Gil Bliss, LCSW-C, who served in the role from May 2021 until his recent retirement from the board.

“Since joining our board in 2020, Eboni has demonstrated her passion for Pro Bono Counseling’s mission to […]