Our society needs help for "the children who really have no voice elsewhere in the community," writes a Lucy Daniels Center board member. "Mental and emotional disorders do not garner as much focus or funding as other child health issues, but they affect a large number of families."
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"It was a wonderful experience to work on the LDC playground as the children waved and smiled from their classrooms and were entertained by the muddy and wet strangers who took great joy in putting mulch down on their area for play (it was pouring rain while we worked and it made it fairly comical). Our team had a great time with team building at LDC."
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N Street Village, Inc.
Washington, DC
12 reviews
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I work for the Father McKenna Center, we are a daytime drop in ...
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The Give An Hour Nonprofit
On 11/01/2011, MilitaryMatters wrote:
Bethesda, MD
13 reviews
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Being a military parent, myself, and an independent Military ...
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Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, Inc AKA RAINN
On 10/18/2011, moyomongoose wrote:
Washington, DC
27 reviews
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I am offering a suggestion. The justice department should tatoo ...
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National Council on Problem Gambling, Inc.
Washington, DC
4 reviews
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In a time of financial distress many States turn to gambling and ...
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ANDROMEDA INC
On 06/23/2011, kstafford wrote:
Washington, DC
1 review
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I'm the Outreach Intern at Andromeda and I have loved it so far. ...
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American Psychiatric Foundation, Inc.
On 05/04/2011, sprendes wrote:
Arlington, VA
1 review
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Every year the American Psychiatric Foundation (APF) awards ...
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CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY
On 03/02/2011, Musaab wrote:
Washington, DC
1 review
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A great organization with warm and caring staff and a wealth of ...
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Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place
On 11/18/2010, Chuck Herrick wrote:
Washington, DC
16 reviews
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The Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place (CCHFP...
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Mary's Center for Maternal & Child Care, Inc.
On 10/17/2010, aaad wrote:
Washington, DC
6 reviews
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My second bad experience with Mary's center. The office is ...
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Background
One in four Americans experience mental illness in any given year - approximately 57.7 million people. Whether it's general anxiety, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder, mental illness is not easy to live with.
When treated, a mental illness can be easy to cope with. But finding the correct treatment can be especially challenging for a low-income family.
Four of the top ten disabilities are considered to be mental illnesses, and depression is supposed to be the number one disability by 2020. Help prevent a rise in mental illness by volunteering at a mental health nonprofit near you.