McClendon Center

07/29/2025

🧠 Mental health challenges remain widespread, and significant gaps in treatment persist.

According to SAMHSA’s newly released National Survey on Drug Use and Health, over 29.5 million U.S. adults with mental illness go without treatment.

See the full findings on U.S. , substance use, treatment, and recovery ⬇️

https://www.samhsa.gov/data/data-we-collect/nsduh-national-survey-drug-use-and-health/national-releases/2024

07/24/2025

At McClendon Center, a sense of belonging is woven into everything we do. That spirit is alive and thriving in our newly formed 🏳️‍🌈 group—a safe and welcoming space where clients can ask questions, share stories, and engage in meaningful dialogue without fear of judgment.

https://mcclendoncenter.org/a-safe-space-to-belong-inside-mcclendon-centers-new-pride-group/

07/21/2025

is a lifeline for so many of our clients--and when that lifeline is threatened, we speak up. Recent federal cuts and potential cuts locally risk further straining an already fragile system.

The stakes remain high for millions across the country, and we are closely monitoring the potential ripple effects within our own community.

We know the road ahead won't be easy.

But, at McClendon Center, we remain rooted in the belief that everyone deserves access to high-quality, affirming mental health care—and we'll keep pushing forward to make that a reality.

07/20/2025

🎟 Grab Your AoT Ticket This Month + Get Free Raffle Entries On Us

Purchase your Art of Transformation ticket by July 31 and receive 3 free raffle entries (a $10 value)! You’ll be entered to win prizes like an Ember Smart Travel Mug, a Call Your Mother gift card 🥯, and a variety of other exciting items from generous local sponsors.

Join us at Art of Transformation and take a stand for mental health.

👉 Purchase your tickets today ⬇️
https://mcclendoncenter.org/celebrate-the-art-of-transformation/

07/17/2025

We’re excited to announce Jordan Wallace’s promotion to Program Manager of McClendon Center's Day Program! 👏

https://mcclendoncenter.org/jordan-wallace-promoted-to-program-manager-of-mcclendon-centers-day-program/

07/16/2025

Even on the hard days, you’re making progress. 🌱

Growth isn’t always loud or obvious. Sometimes, it’s just showing up again.

This is your reminder: Keep going. You’re growing through it.

Tag someone who needs this message today 💜💚❤️💛

07/02/2025

July marks Bebe Moore Campbell Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.

At McClendon Center, we’ve spent 40+ years walking alongside DC’s BIPOC communities—providing compassionate, culturally responsive mental health care to those who need it most.

This month, we honor her legacy of advocacy and the ongoing fight for equity in mental health. Thank you to everyone who stands with us in this work.

Let’s keep the conversation going—and keep showing up for one another.

06/30/2025

See what we accomplished, together.

We’re excited to share McClendon Center's Annual Report, an overview of the achievements, challenges, and moments of growth that defined FY2024.

https://mcclendoncenter.org/fy2024-annual-report/

06/19/2025

Today, we honor Juneteenth National Independence Day, commemorating June 19, 1865—the day when the last enslaved people in the U.S. were informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Juneteenth is a powerful reminder of our nation’s history—and the continued fight for justice, equity, and dignity. At McClendon Center, we pause to reflect, learn, and recommit ourselves to a future where healing and freedom belong to all.

06/06/2025

It's time to check in on the men in your life.

Each June, Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month calls attention to a critical issue: the challenges faced by men, and the stigma that too often prevents them from seeking support.

At McClendon Center, we believe it’s time to talk more openly—and act more urgently.

Here’s why this matters:
💔 Men account for nearly 80% of su***de deaths in the U.S., dying by su***de almost 4x more often than women.

😔 Over 6 million men experience depression every year—but many go undiagnosed and untreated.

🤐 Social pressures and outdated expectations discourage vulnerability, leaving men isolated and silent in their struggles.

These realities are not inevitable. By creating a culture where it’s safe to talk about mental health—and by offering accessible, affirming care—we can change lives.

Let’s break the stigma.

06/02/2025

Pride is more than a month—it's a 365 day a year commitment. 🏳️‍🌈

At McClendon Center, we honor by continuing to create affirming spaces for healing, connection, and care—this month and every month. 💜💚💛❤️

05/27/2025

We’re excited to share this Authority Magazine Q&A spotlighting McClendon Center’s own Lindsay Howard! ❤️ 🎉

For past three years, Lindsay has led Dance Movement Therapy at McClendon Center. In this Q&A, Lindsay opens up about the self-care practices that ground her work—and the power of movement in healing.

Get to know Lindsay in this thoughtful profile.

An Interview With Maria Angelova