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."

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24Years ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE 2

4TH YEAR

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“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

Foundation Morton & Sophia Macht Foundation

Middendorf Foundation

Mental Wellness Foundation

Price Family Fund

Ride Across Maryland

Foundation

Susan. G. Komen for the

Cure MD Affiliate

Susan O. Owen Charitable Fund

Zanvyl & Isabelle Krieger Fund

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PH 877-323-5800 / www.probonocounseling.org

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