McClendon Center

10/13/2026

Recovery from mental illness is a daily, often lifelong journey. No one should have to face it while struggling to stay warm. You can change that.

Learn more and donate: https://mcclendoncenter.org/warmth-for-winter/

10/12/2026

Some days you can see how far you’ve come, and some days you just have to keep showing up.

Wherever you are on your journey today, you’re not doing it alone.

10/10/2026

A diagnosis does not tell someone’s whole story. This World Mental Health Day, we’re recognizing the person first: their strengths, their experiences, and the progress that matters to them. That’s the care our DC neighbors find at McClendon Center, every day.

10/06/2026

“Respecting what you believe in and showing action is the way of being alive…”

Kenneth, a member of our Day Program, shared his original poem, “The Way of Being Alive and Not Dead,” at Art of Transformation 2026, a powerful reflection on courage, self-respect, and the freedom to be yourself.

This performance was part of our Dance & Movement Therapy showcase, themed “You can’t judge a book by its cover,” where performers shared who they are beyond a diagnosis through movement, poetry, and more.

10/06/2026

Flowing orange and gold silks moved like angel wings in this performance from Art of Transformation 2026, a celebration of the love and protection that carry us through.

🎥 See more performances: mcclendoncenter.org/aot

10/06/2026

“I’m not my past. I’m simply my future.”

At this year’s Art of Transformation, Latoya took the stage with a powerful spoken word piece and an incredible baton twirling routine which, quite frankly, stole the show.

This performance was part of our Dance & Movement Therapy showcase, themed “You can’t judge a book by its cover,” where performers shared who they are beyond a diagnosis through movement, poetry, and more.

Watch more performances and see photos from the evening at McClendon center.org/aot

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10/06/2026

Flowing orange and gold silks moved like an angel's wings in this performance from Art of Transformation 2026, a celebration of the love and protection that carry us through.

🎥 See more performances: https://mcclendoncenter.org/aot

10/06/2026

"I'm not my past. I'm simply my future." 💛

At this year's Art of Transformation, Latoya, a participant in our Day Program took the stage with a powerful spoken word piece and an incredible baton twirling routine.

This performance was part of our Dance & Movement Therapy showcase, where performers shared who they are beyond a diagnosis through movement, poetry, and more.

🎥 Watch more performances and see photos from the evening: https://mcclendoncenter.org/aot

10/02/2026

09/24/2026

This time last week, our community filled the historic True Reformer Building for our ninth Art of Transformation. 🎨

A night of art, resilience, and recovery. Spoken word, dance Movement, and a baton twirler who stole the show.

It's been a hard year for behavioral health. Nights like this remind us why we keep showing up.

More photos at: https://mcclendoncenter.org/aot

📸 Photography by Alx Studio.