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Consumer Advocate Network DC Since 2003, Consumer Advocate Network (CAN) has been a leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving mental health in Washington, DC.

CAN empowers consumers seeking behavioral health (mental health and/or substance use) services by supporting them through our lived experience and established community networks. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including: Mental Health Advocacy: Helping individuals navigate the complex DC Behavioral Health System and access the care they need. Mental Health Service Mental Health Awareness. Mental Health Screening Find Mental Health Provider Mental Health Assessment CAN is committed to empowering individuals and families to achieve mental wellness. We believe everyone deserves access to quality mental health care and support.

Generational healing starts with courageous conversations.By addressing mental health openly, we create healthier future...
07/23/2026

Generational healing starts with courageous conversations.
By addressing mental health openly, we create healthier futures for BIPOC families and communities.

Last week, CAN had the opportunity to attend The READY Center community outreach event. Here, we talked with consumers a...
07/16/2026

Last week, CAN had the opportunity to attend The READY Center community outreach event.

Here, we talked with consumers and connected with local non-profits who share similar goals and missions.
Overall, this was a huge success, and we were honored to make these valuable connections!

July is Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month. Together, let's remember that mental...
07/13/2026

July is Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month.

Together, let's remember that mental health is a human right, not a privilege.
Every BIPOC individual deserves access to culturally responsive care, support, and opportunities to heal.

June 27th, CAN was invited to attend a public health event at Cedar Hill! We were happy to meet and talk with those in o...
07/06/2026

June 27th, CAN was invited to attend a public health event at Cedar Hill! We were happy to meet and talk with those in our community.
If you are curious about CAN and how we can help, reach out to us by:

email: [email protected]
phone: 202-842-0001

Real strength includes vulnerability. When men share their experiences, they help break stigma and inspire others to see...
06/29/2026

Real strength includes vulnerability.
When men share their experiences, they help break stigma and inspire others to seek the support they deserve.

This Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, let's remember that there may be a struggle we cannot see behind the smiles.Ch...
06/22/2026

This Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, let's remember that there may be a struggle we cannot see behind the smiles.

Checking in on him is a simple act that can make a powerful difference!

This last Saturday, CAN had the opportunity to attend the Third Annual Solutions to Heal and Restore the Soul of Our Com...
06/16/2026

This last Saturday, CAN had the opportunity to attend the Third Annual Solutions to Heal and Restore the Soul of Our Community Conference at Howard University

The goals of the conference were focused on working to improve health and wellbeing across generations through restorative and healing practices, as well as strengthening fatherhood, neighborhoods and families with community-based solutions.

Thank you to Dr Frank Malone of 100 Fathers Inc and Dr Dameon "Dr. Dae" Jones of HealthyDaes for presenting and leading the discussion!

This Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, let's make reaching out a sign of courage, NOT weakness
06/15/2026

This Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, let's make reaching out a sign of courage, NOT weakness

June is PTSD Awareness Month, and here at CAN we strive to make sure that those who struggle know they are never alone. ...
06/11/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month, and here at CAN we strive to make sure that those who struggle know they are never alone.

Asking for help is a sign of strength.
Support and Awareness matter.
Recovery is possible.


This past Friday, CAN was invited to participate in a demonstration to make our voices known and advocate for our homele...
06/08/2026

This past Friday, CAN was invited to participate in a demonstration to make our voices known and advocate for our homeless neighbors across the Nation.

A policy, proposed by the Cicero Institute, would move the focus on the housing issue away from supportive systems and towards a broader criminalization of homelessness, including fines and arrest for sleeping on the streets.

This is not a partisan issue: Both sides want to solve the problems faced by the homeless community, but the way to go about solving it should not include ways that will only make the problem worse, not better.

According to the National Homelessness Law Center, support systems that provide housing and treatment for our vulnerable American neighbors would be 2-3 times LESS expensive than funneling them into the criminal justice system.

Let's advocate for solutions that are human focused, and will help support our neighbors in need.

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1029 Vermont Avenue NW, Ste 810
Washington D.C., DC
20005

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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