McClendon Center

06/03/2026

Access to mental health care in Washington, D.C. remains out of reach for too many. And right now, with supports being cut at the local and federal level, the stakes for our most vulnerable neighbors have never been higher.

The Washington Informer recently told the story of Ivan Taylor, a D.C. native and former McClendon Center client, whose journey through trauma, incarceration, and recovery shows what becomes possible when the right support finally shows up.

A better future is possible — and stories like Ivan's prove it.

https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dc-urban-youth-programs-needed/

Thank you Youthcast Media Group 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Discover the story of Ivan Taylor, a survivor of gun violence and drug addiction who turned his life around and now advocates for change in Washington, D.C.

06/02/2026

We're honored to be in such great company.

The American Psychiatric Association Foundation recently spotlighted the 11 recipients of this year's Advancing Minority Mental Health Award — including McClendon Center — in their latest newsletter.

Learn more about the incredible organizations doing this work nationwide.

PsychiatryOnline.org is the platform for all American Psychiatric Association Publishing journals, DSM, and bestselling textbooks, as well as APA Practice Guidelines, and continuing medical education.

06/01/2026

Pride is more than a month, it is a 365-day-a year-commitment. 🏳️‍🌈

At McClendon Center, we honor by continuing to create affirming spaces for healing, connection, and care.

This month and every month. ❤️💛💚💜

05/29/2026

Our Day Program crew was showing out today in the tie-dye shirts they made during our recent Memorial Day cook-in! 🎨

05/28/2026

Few people embody McClendon Center's values more than "Woody". A lifelong Washingtonian, he has served as our Substance Use Disorders Program Coordinator since 2006.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, the story of his impact is getting the spotlight it deserves. Thank you to The DMV Daily for sharing it.

Washington, D.C. is a city known for movement. Every day, conversations revolve around policy, elections, business, culture, and what comes next. Attention moves quickly here. Headlines come and go. Entire news cycles disappear within days. Yet underneath all of the movement exists another version o...

05/27/2026

Joy, community, and folks who show up for each other. ❤️🍽️

Our Day Program celebrated Memorial Day with a cook-in this past Friday filled with good food, big smiles, and the kind of togetherness that reminds us McClendon Center is so much more than a place to receive care.

05/20/2026

What a great night with the American Psychiatric Association celebrating McClendon Center and incredible nonprofits across the country committed to advancing minority .

Thank you, American Psychiatric Association Foundation 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

05/18/2026

This , purchasing your early-bird ticket to Art of Transformation does more than save you $25, it directly supports the critical services we provide to our neighbors in need across DC.

Get your ticket today at: mcclendoncenter.org/AOT

05/15/2026

Behind every person who walks through our doors is someone at McClendon Center showing up for them: fully present and fully committed.

This month, we're proud to celebrate Margaret, our May Staff Shout-Out Awardee!

From walking alongside clients through sobriety journeys and navigating grief to simply holding space for them to be heard, Margaret brings her whole heart to this work every single day.

Margaret, your clients feel your advocacy, and so do we. Thank you for the care, the dedication, and the difference you make.