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Grateful to Pro Bono Counseling and Its Generous Supporters

"I am so thankful and blessed for the therapist you found for me."

"My clinician is so helpful to me. I really appreciate this service."

"I am so grateful that this service exists."

These statements were made by Marylanders who recently contacted Pro Bono Counseling, expressing their gratitude for the services they have received. They appreciate that the organization exists to connect them with mental health resources.

Thanksgiving provides an opportunity to reflect on everything for which we are appreciative and express gratitude. Pro Bono Counseling could not embark on its mission without dedicated volunteers and generous supporters, and we want to take this moment to make sure you also know how thankful we are for you!

So as everyone spends time this week sharing their thankfulness, please know how vital your work and support is to Pro Bono Counseling. It is through your exceptional generosity that PBC is the mental health connection for all Marylanders.

Thank you, and best wishes for a meaningful Thanksgiving!

GIVING TUESDAY is December 3

You can double your impact on GIVING TUESDAY. All gifts to Pro Bono Counseling (PBC) made through the week of December 3 will be matched by our Board of Directors.

Thousands of people in Maryland are currently experiencing unprecedented mental health challenges. Your generous gift to Pro Bono Counseling will help provide quality mental health care for all those in need throughout Maryland.

Give today to provide a Marylander with the mental health counseling they need and deserve.

GIVE TODAY

Teletherapy Enables Even More Mental Health Connections

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 Pro Bono Counseling (PBC) for services see their therapists online.

“Anyone who contacts Pro Bono Counseling has the option of either teletherapy or in-person counseling,” stated Clinical Director Sherri Bloom. “While some people will specify which they prefer, we always explain the options and cover the pros and cons of each method to determine the best fit for the individual.”

Welcome New Pro Bono Counseling Volunteers

Please welcome the following mental health clinicians who enrolled as PBC volunteers last month:

Hau Pham Do
Shelby John, LCSW-C
Nala Lovett
Laura McKinzie
Erin Severe, PsyD
Aerie Treska

Enrolling as a volunteer with Pro Bono Counseling offers many benefits, including thoroughly screened clients matched based upon your case preferences and availability, case consultations, peer networking opportunities, and free online and in-person continuing education workshops offering more than 50 credits per year.

Have you considered volunteering with PBC? If you’re a licensed counselor, social worker, psychologist, or therapist, please join us!

ENROLL TODAY

Upcoming PBC Continuing Education Workshop

Bowl-O-Rama Raises Funds for Pro Bono Counseling

What a fun night! More than 50 people joined us recently to STRIKE out barriers to mental health care at our Bowl-O-Rama Fundraiser. The event raised $2,490 for Pro Bono Counseling thanks to the generosity of the event sponsors,* donors, and participants. We appreciate everyone's commitment to PBC's mission and look forward to seeing you at a future FUNdraising event!

Click HERE to check out event photos.

*Bowl-O-Rama event sponsors: Elizabeth Siebert, Noah Chang, and Amory Cockrell.

PBC Resource Corner: Breakthrough T1D

November is Diabetes Awareness month, to recognize the physical and mental challenges people with diabetes experience and to prioritize their well-being. Breakthrough T1D, a national organization, founded a Mid Atlantic Chapter to help provide a community for those diagnosed with or a parent/guardian of someone diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes.

Linking Families, Individuals, Couples and Children with

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