PSYC Internship Sites Directory 2019

Agency Website: http://www.arundellodge.org/ Agency Contact: Leon Fossett, Program Manger, lfossett@arundellodge.org or Cindy Garmoe, Volunteer Coordinator, cgarmoe@arundellodge.org Ag

Undergraduate Internship Sites Directory

Agency: Arundel Lodge

Agency Location: Annapolis, MD

Mission: Arundel Lodge’s mission is improving the lives of children, adults and families impacted by

mental health and substance use disorders.

Agency Website: http://www.arundellodge.org/

Agency Contact: Leon Fossett, Program Manger, lfossett@arundellodge.org or Cindy Garmoe,

Volunteer Coordinator, cgarmoe@arundellodge.org

Agency: Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington

Agency Location: Rockville, MD

Mission: Built on ruach (spirit) and kehilla (community), Camp JCC builds strong Jewish identities, fosters lasting friendships, and creates memories that last a lifetime! The Center’s post-school day programs provide students in K-7 with a safe place to do homework with staff assistance, socialize with friends, and stay active through a variety of recreational and enrichment activities

Agency Website: https://www.benderjccgw.org/

Agency Contact: Molly Sasson, Human Resources Administrator, msasson@benderjccgw.org OR

Aliza Glatter, Assistant Camp Director aglatter@benderjccgw.org

Agency: Cornerstone Montgomery

Agency Location: Rockville, MD

Mission: Cornerstone Montgomery is an independent, nonsectarian, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization with

the capacity to serve more than 2,200 adults and transition aged youth We specialize in the provision of comprehensive, community- and evidence-based mental health and co-occurring mental health and

substance use disorder treatments and interventions Cornerstone Montgomery empowers people living with mental health and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders to live, work and integrate successfully within the community

Agency Website: http://www.cornerstonemontgomery.org/

Agency Contact: Amanda McMath, Recruiter, amanda.mcmath@coreberstonemontgomery.org

Agency: Center for Mental Health, LLC

Agency Location: Towson, MD

Mission: Substance Abuse Education, Addiction Treatment and Evaluation Services

Agency Website: http://www.centerformentalhealth.net/

Agency Contact: Dena Leibowitz, Director/Founder/Psychotherapist dena@centerformentalhealth.net

Agency: Camp STAR Summer Treatment Program/Jewish Council for Youth Services

Agency Location: Chicago, IL

Mission: Camp STAR is an award-winning treatment program for children with Attention

Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and related difficulties

Agency Website: http://jcys.org/locations/highland-park/camp-star

Agency Contact: Kristine Kent, Program Director CampSTAR@jcys.org

Agency: Child Development Clinic Children’s National Medical Center

Agency Location: Washington, DC

Mission: Volunteers will have opportunities to learn about developmental testing for young patients with

developmental delays and special needs from ages birth to 3 years old You will be able to observe the developmental evaluations conducted by our psychologists throughout the day, interact with patients in session, and help with daily administrative tasks such as completing new patient intakes

Agency Website: https://childrensnational.org/departments/child-development-program

Agency Contact: Nicole Bendush, Program Assistant nbendush@childrensnational.org

Agency: Choice Clinical Services

Agency Location: Greenbelt, MD

Mission: Choice Clinical Services is a community based therapy practice serving individuals, couples

and families Our practice is rooted in Choice Theory where we believe healing begins with the

individual’s power to choose We provide integrative services to support the individual and family in enhancing strengths, making empowering choices and allowing positive change to promote the healing process

Agency Website: http://www.choiceclinical.com/

Agency Contact: Taylor C Cole, LCSW-C taylor.c.cole@choiceclinical.com

Agency: Compass Inc

Agency Location: Beltsville, MD

Mission: Compass, Inc provides housing and other community residential services to individuals with disabilities who need support to live, and fully participate, in the community Individuals reside in single family homes and townhomes in residential neighborhoods with other adults who are of similar ages,

have similar interests, and have similar support needs Home capacities vary from 1 person living alone with support to 5 individuals living together.

Agency Website: http://www.compassmaryland.org/

Agency Contact: Chinwe Madu, cmadu@compassmaryland.org

Agency: Department of Juvenile Services

Agency Location: Laurel, MD

Mission: The Department of Juvenile Services is a child-serving agency responsible for assessing the

individual needs of referred youth and providing intake, detention, probation, commitment, and after-care services The Department of Juvenile Services collaborates with youth, families, schools, community partners, law enforcement, and other public agencies to coordinate services and resources to contribute

to safer communities

Agency Website: http://djs.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Agency Contact: Celie Anazodo, Case Management Supervisor celie.anazodo@maryland.gov

Agency: Every Mind Hotline

Agency Location: Rockville, MD

Mission: Crisis Prevention and Intervention Volunteers serve as emotional support/crisis intervention

specialists for a 24/7 confidential hotline as well as text and online chat services Hotline is staffed

primarily by volunteers who provide confidential and supportive listening; crisis prevention and

intervention; and information, referrals, and resources Volunteers must be 18 years or older

Agency Website: http://www.every-mind.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Agency Contact: volunteering: Kelly Collins, kcollins@Every-Mind.org interning: Karishma Sheth,

ksheth@Every-Mind.org

Agency: Hospital for Sick Children Outpatient Center

Agency Location: Lanham, MD

Mission: The HSC Health System is a nonprofit health care organization committed to serving people with

complex health care needs and eliminating barriers to health services The System combines the resources

of a health plan, pediatric specialty hospital, home health agency and parent foundation to offer a

comprehensive approach to caring, serving and empowering people with disabilities

Agency Website: https://www.hschealth.org/

Agency Contact: Pia Seltmann, Occupational Therapist, pseltmann@hschealth.org

Agency: Humanim

Agency Location: Columbia, MD

Mission: Humanim’s mission is to support and empower individuals who face social or economic

challenges – by building pathways to economic equity, opportunity, and independence The Behavioral Health Department of Humanim provides support and employment services to individuals with

behavioral health challenges, including health and wellness services, community integration, residential and family assistance, case management, customized job placement and supported employment The Behavioral Health Department’s purpose is to provide community-based, person-centered,

comprehensive programs that are driven by the needs, wants and preferences of the individuals served, with the primary goal of helping individuals recover, maximize autonomy, increase independence, and improve quality of life

Agency Website: http://humanim.org/

Agency Contact: Shannon Sipes, ssipes@humanim.org

Agency: Salvation Army Harbor Light Center

Agency Location: Washington, DC

Mission: At Harbor Light, individuals can learn to administer Structured Clinical Interviews for the DSM-5, a semi-structured interview guide for making the major DSM-5 diagnoses Interns discover how psychological theories apply to real-world settings while developing a knowledge base surrounding the symptomology of various disorders as well as useful diagnostic criteria Interns also strengthen their own clinical interview and professional writing skills in a professional context.

Agency Website: http://salvationarmynca.org/harbor-light/

Agency Contact: Anthony Vivino, avivino@umd.edu

Agency: Little Leaves Behavioral Services NO internships but part-time Associate

Therapist/Behavior Tech positions for students with 60+ college credits earned

Agency Location: DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland and Baltimore

Mission: Little Leaves is an organization dedicated to helping people with social, communication, and

behavioral challenges grow and succeed so that they can participate as fully as possible in their families and communities Using evidenced-based practices based on the principles of Applied Behavior

Analysis (ABA), our professionals partner with each family to develop and implement an individualized therapeutic plan We also help families coordinate the logistics of therapy so that they can focus their time on what really matters – caring for their children

Agency Website: http://www.littleleaves.org/

Agency Contact: Laura Sullivan jobs@littleleaves.org OR lsullivan@littleleaves.org

Agency: Metropolitan Behavioral Health Services

Agency Location: Lanham, MD

Mission: Services: Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC), Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program for

Minors, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program for Adults

Agency Website: http://mbhshelps.org/

Agency Contact: Makeitha Abdul-Barr, abdulbarr@mbhshelps.org

Agency: Haynes Novick Immigration

Agency Location: Washington, DC

Mission: Explore the intersection between the understanding of mental health, multiculturalism, and the

legal field Shadow an immigration court attorney in order to glean a real-world perspective

of immigration law in a professional context

Agency Website: https://www.dcimmigrationattorney.com/

Agency Contact: David Rothwell, Immigration Attorney david@dcimmigrationattorney.com

Agency: Kennedy Krieger Institute Behavior Management Clinic

Agency Location: Baltimore, MD

Mission: The Behavior Management Clinic is one of three outpatient clinics serving a diverse patient

population referred to the Outpatient Behavioral Psychology department at Kennedy Krieger Institute The clinic's mission and focus centers on clinical service, training and community outreach (through consultation)

Agency Website:

https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/patient-care-programs/outpatient-programs/behavior-management-clinic

Agency Contact: Dr Karishma Chengappa, chengappa@kennedykrieger.org

Agency: Kennedy Krieger Institute Neurobehavioral Unit

Agency Location: Baltimore, MD

Mission: Established in the 1980s, the Neurobehavioral Unit (NBU) is a unique, 16-bed inpatient unit

dedicated to the assessment and treatment of children and young adults with developmental disabilities and intellectual disabilities who have severe behavioral problems

Agency Website:

https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/patient-care-programs/inpatient-programs/neurobehavioral-unit-nbu

Agency Contact: Dr Louis Hagopian, Program Director, Neurobehavioral Unit

hagopian@kennedykrieger.org

Agency: Kurtz Psychology

Agency Location: New York, NY

Mission: Kurtz Psychology hosts a limited number of undergraduates for unpaid summer internships

This internship is designed primarily for advanced undergraduates as a pre-professional mental health training experience in research and clinical behavioral interventions Interns participate in our didactic trainings and seminars Interns are assigned a mentor and will assist with a research project to be

worked on during the summer Interns also are actively involved as counselors in our flagship selective mutism program – Mighty Mouth Kids Camp, as well as being heavily involved in the day-to-day work of our practice Interns will routinely be able to observe live treatment sessions of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Agency Website: https://www.kurtzpsychology.com/

Agency Contact: training@kurtzpsychology.com

Agency: Maryland Multicultural Youth Centers (Latin American Youth Center)

Agency Location: Silver Spring, MD

Mission: Our mission is to empower a diverse population of youth to achieve a successful transition to

adulthood through multi-cultural, comprehensive, and innovative programs that address youths’ social, academic, and career needs

Agency Website: http://www.layc-dc.org/about-us/

Agency Contact: Alyson Moore, Educational Programs Manager Alyson@layc-dc.org

Agency: Maryland Therapeutic Riding

Agency Location: Crownsville, MD

Mission: Founded in 1996, Maryland Therapeutic Riding (MTR) seeks to improve quality of life and

conquer physical, developmental, and emotional health challenges through human and horse

interaction MTR offers high-quality horseback riding programs which open new pathways of healing for children and adults with a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional challenges

Agency Website: http://www.horsesthatheal.org/

Agency Contact: Kelly Rodgers, Program Director kelly@mtrinc.org

Agency: Multicultural Counseling and Consulting Center

Agency Location: Beltsville, MD

Mission: Therapeutic Services, Support Groups, College Consulting

Agency Website: http://www.mcccenter.com/

Agency Contact: mcccenter1@gmail.com

Agency: On Our Own of PG County

Agency Location: College Park, MD

Mission: On Our Own of Prince George's County benefits the community by helping those who live

with behavioral health challenges We provide the services and social networking they need through peer support Everybody is an individual and is respected wherever they might be in their journey of Wellness and Recovery

Agency Website: https://www.onourownpg.org/

Agency Contact: Matthew Ratz, Director Matt@onourownpg.org

Agency: Pathways Behavioral Health

Agency Location: Washington DC Metro Area

Mission: The mission of Pathways Behavioral Health is to creative comprehensive school, home and

community environments for children with behavioral concerns to become their best possible

selves We help children with Emotional Disabilities (ED), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Conduct Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Learning Disabilities (LD), and Intellectual Disabilities (ID) We offer a wide range of academic,

behavioral and social supports to children, their families, and their schools

Agency Website: http://www.pathwaysbehavioralhealth.net/about.html

Agency Contact: Amber Shriver, Clinical Director, ashriver@pbhaba.com

Agency: Powder Mill Counseling Services

Agency Location: Calverton, MD

Mission: Dedicated to providing quality psychotherapeutic services to persons in Prince George’s County, MD and the surrounding areas

Agency Website: http://pmcounseling.com/

Agency Contact: Dr Wendy Buskey, pmcounseling@hushmail.com

Agency: Providence Center

Agency Location: Glen Burnie, MD

Mission: To provide services that allow individuals with disabilities to enjoy increased

self-determination in leading a more independent, valuable, and functioning role in society These supports are individually designed and professionally managed to enable these individuals to exercise higher levels of control over their lives

Agency Website: http://www.providencecenter.com/

Agency Contact: info@providencecenter.com

Agency: PSYC Your Mind

Agency Location: Silver Spring, MD

Mission: Mental Health Education, Clinical Outreach, and Counseling PsycYourMind! seeks to provide

you with an out-of-the-box approach to mental health counseling services Adopting a holistic

perspective, we operate in a strengths-based capacity to ensure optimum skill acquisition needed to thrive in the world Viewing the mind as the control unit for your body, all behaviors, environmental

factors, and emotions will be evaluated to produce realistic outcomes

Agency Website: http://psycyourmind.com

Agency Contact: Crystal Joseph, CCM, NCC, LCPC, LPC, Founder and CEO

psycyourmind15@gmail.com

Agency: The Quad Manhattan Summer Internship

Agency Location: New York, NY

Mission: This eight week internship opportunity is one that you don't want to miss Specialized training

in psycho-social and emotional skill building for children as well as learning how to teach executive

functioning skills in a fun summer camp environment will send you back to school or into the workforce

this Fall with a toolkit for all learners!

Agency Website: https://www.thequadmanhattan.com/

Agency Contact: Julia Rutkovsky, LMSW, Associate Director & Summer Camp Director

julia@thequadmanhattan.com

Agency: Community Crisis Services

Agency Location: Hyattsville, MD

Mission: Since its inception in 1970, the non-profit Community Crisis Services, Inc has become a

one-stop calling center for information and compassionate assistance for those in crisis Calling the Hotline is often the first step an individual makes to access the mental health services and social service

organizations within the community We are here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for anyone facing crisis and personal turmoil

Our vision is to provide comprehensive crisis services that are efficient, accessible, responsive, and fully integrated into the community

Agency Website: http://www.communitycrisis.org/

Agency Contact: Jamie Brill, Assistant Call Center Director jamieb@ccsimd.org

Agency: Scribe America

Agency Location: Baltimore/Jessup, MD

Mission: This position is an exceptional opportunity to gain first-hand clinical mental health experience

in a paid position The scribe will work one-on-one with a psychiatrist or psych NP for the provider’s entire shift, observing all of the provider’s patient encounters and documenting those encounters in the electronic medical records There is extensive opportunity for the scribe to observe how providers

interact with patients to gather information, and then use that information to assess and treat the

patients However, the scribe is not merely an observer, but is an important and contributing member of the treatment team By ensuring that documentation is detailed and of high quality, and by freeing the provider to spend more time face-to-face with the patient, the scribe is able to improve the quality of patient care

Agency Website: https://www.scribeamerica.com/

Agency Contact: MHMpsychiatry@scribeamerica.com

Agency: Sheppard Pratt Health System

Agency Location: Towson, MD/Ellicott City, MD

Mission: About Sheppard Pratt Health System

Sheppard Pratt Health System (SPHS) is the largest non-profit provider of mental health, substance use, special education, and social support services in the country As a nationwide resource, SPHS provides 2.3 million services each year across a comprehensive continuum of care, spanning both hospital- and community-based services

Agency Website: https://www.sheppardpratt.org/careers-volunteers/volunteers/

Agency Contact: careers@sheppardpratt.org

Agency: Potomac Pathways

Agency Location: Cabin John, MD

Mission: Potomac Pathways offers a variety of clinical treatment programs for teens and young adults

who are struggling with substance abuse and (what almost always accompanies substance use for

young people) mental health and behavioral challenges Wilderness Therapy, Adventure Travel, DBT

Inpatient and Outpatient programs

Agency Website: http://www.potomacpathways.org/

Agency Contact: Gabriel Martinez gmartinez@potomacpathways.org or Chris Peckham

chris@potomacpathways.org

Agency: YMCA Youth & Family Services/Core Counseling

Agency Location: Silver Spring/Bethesda, MD

Mission: YMCA Youth & Family Services (YMCA- YFS) is a community-based, comprehensive social

services branch of the YMCA Metropolitan Washington YFS provides school and community-based

prevention and early intervention services to at-risk and under-served children and families from across Montgomery County, MD YFS programs address basic social-service needs, teach fundamental life skills and assist participants in making healthy choices

Agency Website: http://yfs.ymcadc.org/counseling-family/rys/

Agency Contact: Kimberly Nimmons, Director of CORE Clinical Services/RYS

Kimberly.Nimmons@ymcadc.org OR Javier Segovia, Outreach Coordinator,

Javier.Segovia@ymcadc.org

Agency: JB Mealy and Associates Clinical and Forensic Mental Health Services

Agency Location: Rockville, MD

Mission: JB Mealy and Associates, LLC is a private mental health center dedicated to providing the widest

possible range of counseling and evaluation services to a broad spectrum of clients, including adults,

adolescents, and children We have been providing services to the Washington D.C area since 1977

Agency Website: http://www.counselorswithcompassion.com/

Agency Contact: J Burke Mealy drmealy@counselorswithcompassion.com

Agency: NAMI Maryland National Alliance on Mental Illness

Agency Location: Columbia, MD

Mission: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health

organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness The NAMI organization operates at the national, state and local level NAMI Maryland is the NAMI state organization in Maryland NAMI Maryland provides educational resources and events, statewide

outreach, advocacy and affiliate organizational support NAMI Maryland provides the free trainings that allow NAMI affiliates to provide NAMI programs

Agency Website: http://namimd.org/

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Bloom, admin@namimd.org

Agency: Rockford Center

Agency Location: Newark, DE

Mission: Rockford Center is a 128-bed mental health facility located in Newark, DE, providing easy

access to a full complement of inpatient and partial behavioral health programs for children and

adolescents, adults, and older adults The mission of Rockford Center is to serve the needs of our

regions mental health consumers by offering all of our patients and families outstanding healthcare

services that are consistently trauma responsive, empowering and respectful, and which promote and sustain recovery This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with individuals,

families, healthcare providers, and other community stakeholders

Agency Website: https://www.rockfordcenter.com/

Agency Contact: Carey Manza, Clinical Social Worker carey.manza@uhsinc.com

Agency: The ARC of Prince George’s County

Agency Location: Largo, MD

Mission: Since its creation in 1952, The Arc has led the county in establishing special education

programs and developing opportunities for advancement and inclusion in the community From its

humble beginnings to the present day, The Arc has been on the front lines of public policy - influencing schools, businesses, government leaders, and neighborhoods to make Prince George's County a livable community for everyone

Agency Website: https://www.thearcofpgc.org/

Agency Contact: Tiffany Balmer, Resource Development Coordinator, tbalmer@thearcofpgc.org

Agency: Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital Behavioral Health

Agency Location: Baltimore, MD

Mission: Behavioral Health services at MWPH are designed to provide high quality mental health

assessment and treatment services to children with a wide range of presenting concerns Typical

reasons for referral often include: Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders including Depression, Behavioral

Outbursts / Noncompliance Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, School Difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adjustment Disorders (Life Changes / Stresses), Behavioral and Emotional Concerns related

to Medical Disorders, Behavioral Health Services are organized under the following specialties: AutismNeuropsychology PsychologyPsychiatry

Agency Website: http://www.mwph.org/programs/behavioral-health

Agency Contact: Dr Katie Kane, Clinical Director of Autism Services

Agency: Volunteers of America Chesapeake

Agency Location: Lanham, MD

Mission: Through a dedicated and committed team of management, staff and volunteers and guided by

our Core Values: Caring, Respect, Faith, Quality and Trust - Volunteers of America Chesapeake helps thousands of people each year throughout Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia at our more than 30 programs serving: Those experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless,

Individuals with mental illness, Individuals and families of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, Those in need of affordable housing, Those in need of supportive services, Those recovering from substance abuse addictions, Those involved in community corrections

Agency Website: https://www.voachesapeake.org/

Agency Contact: info@voaches.org

Agency: CSAAC (Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children)

Agency Location: Montgomery Village, MD

Mission: CSAAC is a nationally recognized leader in developing state-of-the-art services for people with

autism and serves as a model for other agencies developing community-based housing, employment, educational and early intervention services

Agency Website: http://csaac.org/

Agency Contact: Edward Rodriguez, HR Generalist erodriguez@csaac.org and

http://csaac.org/volunteer/

Agency: Homeless Children’s Playtime Project

Agency Location: Washington, DC

Mission: The mission of the Homeless Children’s Playtime Project is to nurture healthy child

development and reduce the effects of trauma among children living in temporary housing programs in

Washington D.C

Agency Website: https://www.playtimeproject.org/

Agency Contact: Jamila Larson, Executive Director and Co-Founder, jamila@playtimeproject.org

Agency: Camp Ramapo for Children

Agency Location: Rhinebeck, NY

Mission: Camp Ramapo provides a traditional summer camp experience for children who have difficulty

building and maintaining healthy relationships with peers and adults and who would struggle in a less supportive setting The program is carefully structured to help children with special needs learn to live within a group, form healthy friendships, make good choices, develop self-confidence, and experience success

Agency Website: https://go.umd.edu/campramapo

Agency Contact: Jessica Humes-Delgado, HR Director, Rhinebeck Campus

office@ramapoforchildren.org

Agency: Children’s National Health System

Agency Location: Washington, DC

Mission: Clinical Psychology Diabetes Project working with children and young adult patients

Agency Website: https://childrensnational.org/

Agency Contact: Maureen Monaghan, MMonagha@childrensnational.org

Agency: Crisis Text Line

Agency Location: Online/Virtual

Mission: Crisis Text Line does two things: (1) provides free, 24/7 emotional support and information to

people in crisis, by text And, (2) leverages the data to improve the state of the world

Agency Website: http://www.crisistextline.org/internships/

Agency Contact: volunteers@crisistextline.org

Agency: Center for Mind-Body Medicine

Agency Location: Washington, DC

Mission: Our mission is to make self-awareness, self-care, and group support central to all healthcare;

the training of health professionals; and the education of our children Mind-body medicine is based on the scientific understanding of the inextricable connection among our thoughts, sensations and feelings, and our mind, body, and spirit – between ourselves and the social and natural world in which we live CMBM’s approach to wellness is grounded in practical, evidence-based skills for self-care, nutrition, self-

awareness, and group support

Agency Website: https://cmbm.org/volunteer/

Agency Contact: Catherine Furst, National Programs Manager cfurst@cmbm.org

Agency: Martha’s Table

Agency Location: Washington, DC

Mission: Martha’s Table began in 1979 as a result of the partnership between Dr Veronica Maz and

Father Horace McKenna, who wanted to create a safe place for children to eat and read after school In response to the needs of the community, we gradually expanded our services We now address

emergency needs with food and clothing programs, and work to ensure a bright future for children and families through education and family support services

Agency Website: http://marthastable.org/

Agency Contact: Francisca Alba, Asst Director of Volunteer Engagement, volunteer@marthastable.org

Agency: Psychological Group of Washington

Agency Location: Washington, DC

Mission: PGW is a privately owned mental health organization that provides psychological services to

children, adolescents, individuals, groups and couples through psychological, therapeutic techniques to enhance overall health and promote a sense of well-being With a strong commitment to the community, the Psychological Group of Washington also provides outreach, seminars and other mental health

services to the public

Agency Website: http://www.psychgroupdc.com/

Agency Contact: info@psychgroupdc.com

Agency: Second Story (formerly Alternative House)

Agency Location: Vienna, VA

Mission: The vision of Second Story is of a community in which all young people are safe, live in a

nurturing environment and have the opportunity to reach their full potential Founded in 1972 as

“Alternative House,” Second Story transforms the lives of children and youth, helping them stay safe, make positive decisions, achieve educational success, and overcome personal crises We offer children,

youth and families hope for brighter futures by providing counseling, shelter and neighborhood-based

support

Agency Website: https://second-story.org/

Agency Contact: Tina Seeley, Program Manager, Second Story for Teens in Crisis

tseeley@second-story.org

Agency: Verbal Beginnings

Agency Location: Columbia, MD

Mission: Home based ABA Therapy Verbal Beginnings offers a fun and rewarding environment for our

staff We strive to create a supportive atmosphere that promotes professional growth and learning The role of the ABA Technician/RBT is to provide home and community based ABA services to Verbal

Beginnings' clients This includes the implementation of a treatment plan developed by a Board Certified

Behavior Analyst (BCBA) addressing communication, behavior, feeding, ADLs and social skills

Agency Website: http://verbalbeginnings.com/

Agency Contact: Gabrielle Elsey, g.elsey@verbalbeginnings.com

Agency: Trauma Services Program Washington DC VA Medical Center

Agency Location: Washington, DC

Mission: The Washington DC VA MC Trauma Services Program (TSP) is an outpatient specialty clinic

that provides assessment, education, and treatment to Veterans diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Our primary mission is to help Veterans with PTSD reduce their suffering and improve their quality of life In the TSP, we work collaboratively with Veterans to capitalize on their resiliency and strengths in order to assist them in their healing and recovery from PTSD

Agency Website: https://www.washingtondc.va.gov/departments/psych_ptsd.asp

Agency Contact: Baylee.Crone@va.gov