ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE 24TH YEAR A PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECT OF: Maryland Chapter, NASW Maryland Psychiatric Society Maryland Psychological Association Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors of Maryland Middle Atlantic Division of American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Therapists Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work " It’s wonderful to have some help when you can't afford to pay for therapy." Providing Access to Care for 24 Years ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE 24TH YEAR Providing Access to Care for 24 Years “Thank you! The services provided are incredibly valuable.” A PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECT OF: Maryland Chapter, NASW Maryland Psychiatric Society Maryland Psychological Association Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors of Maryland Middle Atlantic Division of American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Therapists Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE 2
4TH YEAR
A PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECT OF:
Maryland Chapter, NASW
Maryland Psychiatric Society
Maryland Psychological Association
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors
of Maryland
Middle Atlantic Division of American Association of
Marriage and Family Therapy Therapists
Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work
" It’s wonderful to have some help when you can't afford to pay for therapy."
ProvidingAccesstoCarefor
24Years ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE 2
4TH YEAR
Providing
Accessto
Carefor
24Years
“Thank you! The services provided are incredibly valuable.”
A PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECT OF:
Maryland Chapter, NASW
Maryland Psychiatric Society
Maryland Psychological Association
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors
of Maryland
Middle Atlantic Division of American Association of
Marriage and Family Therapy Therapists
Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work
A message from the Board President:
Dear Friends and Volunteers,
“May you live in interesting times,” is often represented as an
ancient Chinese curse. Although modern scholarship contends that this
phrase is neither ancient nor Chinese in origin, we are certainly living through a period of transition that is both interesting and very difficult.
The implementation of the Affordable Care Act was anticipated
with apprehension by some and enthusiasm by others – and many of us
felt both. We had some discussions at Pro Bono about whether our primary responsibility now would be an orderly closing down of our 25 year old
program. Others of us remembered another old adage, “The poor will
always be with us.” During the early years of the Clinton administration, we
had wondered whether Hillary’s plan would render us unnecessary. That concern that was, as they say, premature. At this point, many remain
uncovered by Obama care. For others, high deductibles and high co-
pays in the more affordable plans continue to keep mental health care well beyond their reach. And even when some reimbursement appears
possible, the costs over time may still be unsustainable.
The need for Pro Bono persists, as many of us suspected that it
would – at least in this chaotic period and probably well beyond. The social conscience, professional commitment and
personal generosity of Pro Bono volunteers endures
through the most “interesting” of times, and – for me –
remains a source of personal inspiration.
Thank you-
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A message from the Executive Director:
Dear PBCP Partners,
Access to health care is the #1 concern in the USA
today and the Pro Bono Counseling Project is pleased to
report that we are responding effectively to that need. During the past year, our clinical staff assisted 3,711 families, couples
and individuals requesting care and every one was matched with one of
our participating therapists or an organization or program that best served
their needs. They spoke to one of our staff members within one day of their call and were matched with a therapist within one to two weeks. No
one is ever put on a waiting list or told that they have a limited number of
sessions.
We are tracking the effect of the Affordable Care Act on our clientele, actively recruiting new therapists throughout Maryland to assure
that we will accurately respond to each client’s unique needs, reaching
out to victims of violence, military service members and their loved ones, families diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, and single parent famlies. We
offered 15 free hours of continuing education to 234 clinicians and an
additional six hours for 66 clinicians at our annual Speakers Forum. We are
as close as a telephone call and we welcome yours.
Thank you-
“I appreciate how m
y therapist has helped m
e find new
ways of dealing.”
“I appreciate how m
y therapist has helped m
e find new
ways of dealing.”
“I appreciate how m
y therapist has helped m
e find new
ways of dealing.”
“I appreciate how m
y therapist has helped m
e find new
ways of dealing.”
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Linking 27,500 clients in 24 years
LINKING CLIENTS WITH THERAPISTS
The 653 currently active therapists of the PBCP
volunteered 7,360 clinical hours with 1,348 clients
from April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015.
During the past 24 years, 1,802 (+48 this year)
clinicians have donated more than 102,000 hours for
the care of 27,500 families, couples and individuals
referred from the Pro Bono Counseling Project,
totaling in excess of $9,400,000.
The Pro Bono Counseling Project’s Mission is to ensure that Marylanders with limited resources requesting mental
health care are provided access to volunteer licensed mental health
professionals and other necessary supportive services.
1599 clients in counseling reported improved functioning
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Caring for Caregivers — offers therapy for loved ones who
are the informal caregivers of someone diagnosed with a
serious illness. An expansion of the Jean Steirn Cancer
Program that builds on long term relationships with the
Multiple Sclerosis Society, Alzheimer’s Association, National
Alliance for the Mentally Ill and now the families of injured
veterans. This program is funded by the Jacob and Hilda
Blaustein Foundation and AARP. 1,073 Clients, 7 Years
Jean Steirn Cancer Program — includes Beyond Breast
Cancer and Families Surviving Cancer Together. Links
families and individuals who have received a diagnosis of
cancer with therapists throughout Maryland who are
donating their services. This includes all phases in the
progression of the illness from diagnosis, through death
and dying, grief and loss, and post-treatment adjustment
to life expectations. Funded this year by the Susan G.
Komen for the Cure, MD Affiliate, the Maryland
Department of Health and Ride Across Maryland. 1,210 Clients, 11 Years
Parenting Alone: Building Healthy Families — brings
therapists together with women who are single parents
and leaving shelters with their children and parenting alone for the first time, single-parent families who are
referred by school social workers and psychologists,
families that are temporarily without a parent because
one of them is deployed, and families who have lost a
parent because of terminal illness. Funded by the
Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle and the Zanvyl &
Isabelle Krieger Fund. 1,250 Clients, 7 Years
Private Counseling for Public Service — works with the
Veterans Administration, the National Guard, the
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, community-
based programs, and other non-profit organizations to link
service men and women and their loved ones with local
participating therapists who provide mental health care
particularly to those who are serving in the National Guard
and Reserves since 9/11/2001. An annual continuing
education workshop provides training about the unique
needs of these veterans and their loved ones for
participating therapists. Funded by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Mental Wellness,
Commonweal and ASMBA STAR Foundations. 858 Clients, 10 Years
Terapias para Familias, Parejas e Individuos — reaches out to
Spanish-speaking families, couples and individuals of all ages
and matches them with therapists throughout Maryland who
can conduct free sessions in Spanish. Working with all Latino
community and hospital-based programs. Funded by the
Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle. 253 Clients, 1 Year
Victims of Violence — links therapists with families and
individuals throughout Maryland who are victims or witnesses of crimes. They are referred from State's Attorney's Offices for
each county, law enforcement in municipal, county and state offices. New this year is the Survivors of Homicide
Program, also funded by the Governor’s Office of Crime
Control and Prevention. 6,793 Clients, 17 years
“You
have changed m
y life. W
hat you
do for people in pain, I thank you
.”
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Over $9M of donated care in 24 Years.
PBCP HELPED 645 CLIENTS
IMPROVE BEHAVIOR
The Pro Bono Counseling Project, Inc Statements of Activities and Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended April 30, 2014 and 2013
PBCP HELPED OVER 575
CLIENTS GAIN NEW
EMPLOYMENT
Support &
Revenue: Contributions Government grants
Program fees
Investment Income
Miscellaneous Income
Net assets released
from restrictions
Expenses: Program Services General & Admin
Fundraising
Changes in Net
Assets
Net Assets at
Beginning of Year
Net Assets at
End of Year
2014
$179,600
$199,452
$21,477
$438
-0-
-0-
$400,967
$332,028
$47,465
$18,052
$397,545
$3,422
$127,442
$130,864
2013
$92,865
$178,738
$22,036
$221
$1,795
-0-
$295,655
$346,238
$44,743
$19,382
$410,363
($114,708)
$242,150
$127,442
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WE SINCERELY THANK AND RECOGNIZE THESE
CONTRIBUTORS WHO GAVE $150 OR MORE TO THE
ORGANIZATION THIS YEAR.
21 Years of Clinicians
1802 Clinicians have registered to help.
Client Testimonials
"I like the fact that my therapist listens to me when I speak and gives me advice and helps me figure out things I really didn't
know about myself."
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you…I didn't have a job before, and it was hard to find someone who wouldn't
charge me a lot of money."
Barbara Anderson
Gilbert Bliss LCSW-C
Barbara Bond
Robert Brown PHD
Lynn Bufka PHD
Mary Burke LCSW-C, BCD
J. Norris Byrnes
Libby Champney LCSW-C
Marilyn Clark LCPC
Judith DeVito
Timothy Donovan LCSW-C
David Edwin PHD
Alison Fass LCSW-C
Lois Feinblatt MMH, LCPC
Lois Flowers LCSW-C
Robert Ganter PHD
Rosalind Griffin DSW, LCSW-C
Nancy Hamilton LCSW-C
Joyce Harrison LCSW-C
Melinda Hiken APRN/PMH-BC
Marvin Hoss JD, EDD
Sheryl Jacobs PHD
Peter Kahn MD
John Kardys LCSW-C
Laurie Kinkel
Barbara Korenblit LCSW-C
Nancy Lee LCSW-C
Alfred Lucco PHD
Alicia Lucksted PHD
Joel Marcus LCSW-C
Eileen Miller
Reed Morrison PHD
Brett Newberger CPA
Susan Opie Owen LCSW-C
Susan Post LCSW-C
Suzanne Price LCSW-C
Eric Radz
Diane Reis PSYD
Jacob Roth
Janell Schweickert PHD
Benna Sherman PHD
M. Kent Strosnider CFP
Gloria Vanderhorst PHD
Camille Wheeler LCSW
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David Edwin, PhD
President
Eric Radz
President-Elect
Judith DeVito
Past President
Barbara A. Korenblit, LCSW
Secretary
Brett Newberger, CPA
Treasurer
Barbara Anderson
Executive Director
Nicole C. Barber, LCPC
Merlene Blair-Brown, LCMFT
Joyce M.L. Harrison, LCSW-C
Melinda Hiken, APRN/PMH-BC
Marvin Hoss, JD, EDD
Peter A. Kahn, MD
Cylia E. Lowe, Esq.
M. Kent Strosnider, CFP
Camille B. Wheeler, LCSW
Joseph Schwartz, MD
Emeritus
PUBLIC FUNDERS Baltimore County
Office of Planning
Behavioral Health
Systems Baltimore
Governor’s Office of Crime
Control & Prevention
Maryland Department of
Health & Mental Hygiene
PRIVATE FUNDERS AARP ASMBA STAR Foundation Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle Commonweal Foundation Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
Jacob & Hilda Blaustein Foundation Lois & Irving Blum