Summer 2022
A Lifetime of Giving: One Family's Legacy
“McLean holds a special place in my heart. I have great hope that, by supporting McLean and its mission, we will come to better understand psychiatric disorders and the lives of those struggling in the shadows of despair.”

- Nancy Black Simches
A Bequest and Two Books From a Grateful Patient
According to his sister, Joan, Bob struggled with mental illness for much of his life. When he died in 2020, he left a generous bequest to McLean — without restrictions, meaning it will support the full breadth of the hospital's mission.
MAMP Teaches Kids How to Manage Anxiety and Families How to Help
"We want mental health treatment to be a right, not a privilege, and we're so grateful to the donors who have allowed us to take steps in that direction."

- Jacqueline Sperling, PhD
Program Co-director, McLean Anxiety
Mastery Program
McLean's Three New New Trustees Bring a Wealth of Experience

"Cathy's and Valerie's experience in business best practices and social responsibility, and Chandra's expertise in translating scientific ideas into treatments and access for our patients, are tremendous assets to our board and will benefit the entire McLean community."

Carol A. Vallone
Chair, McLean Board of Trustees
Supporting a Hospital That Give So Much Back
Dr. Thrassos Calligas has been at McLean for three decades, working with children with complex psychiatric and psychosocial disorders. He is also one of McLean's many sustaining donors, making monthly gifts to the hospital for years.
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