As Barbara Bush said, “Some people give time, some money, some their skills and connections, some literally give their life’s blood. But everyone has something to give.” This has never been more true than today.
Melinda Hiken APRN/PMH-BC
About Us
- Israela Meyerstein, LCSW-C, Lutherville MD
The Pro Bono Counseling Project (PBCP) assures that uninsured or under-insured, low-income families and individuals in need of mental health care are linked with licensed mental health professionals who provide care on a volunteer basis at no cost. PBCP, a non-profit 501© (3) corporation which began in 1991, supports the volunteer efforts of participating clinicians, by distributing those cases that could not be served by any other means, and collecting and reporting data.
Since 1991, more than 9,900 uninsured, low income families and individuals throughout Maryland were linked with over 1,200 licensed and insured therapists who donated in excess of 44,000 hours for their care. The equivalent value of this donation exceeds $4 million. Therapists donate their livelihood so that these families and individuals can have access to mental health care. The types of requests for services from the 2007-2008 year are illustrated below:
PBCP is a Standards for Excellence Organization
The Pro Bono Counseling Project passed the Standards for Excellence certification program and earned the Seal of Excellence from the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations. The Maryland Nonprofits Standards for Excellence® Program is designed to promote excellence and integrity in nonprofit organizations.
Mission, Vision & Values
The Pro Bono Counseling Project’s mission is to assure that all Maryland residents requesting mental health care, regardless of income, are linked with volunteer licensed mental health professionals and other necessary supportive services.
The Pro Bono Counseling Project’s vision is the availability of quality mental healthcare for all those in need.
The Pro Bono Counseling Project’s values are a commitment to compassion, dignity, resourcefulness, respect, stewardship and teamwork for all of our stakeholders.