Mary’s Center has been part of my life since before I can even remember. Some of my earliest memories are of me at the Christmas events helping hand out gifts and taking pictures with Santa. Fast forward almost a decade later, when it came tim...
I genuinely don’t know where – or who – I would be if it weren’t for Mary’s Center.
In 2019, I was a single mother of three beautiful children, battling years of substance use, alcoholism, unemployment and depression. I was at my breaking poi...
Relationships are truly the cornerstone of our emotional well-being. They give us love, companionship, and support—things we all need to thrive. But let’s be honest: not every relationship is a good one. Some bring us joy and growth, while others ...
Addiction, especially among our youth, is a topic that, due to a long-standing stigma, is often hidden in plain sight. It’s a tough subject, but one we can’t ignore and should rather normalize conversations around it, just like we do with other he...
Today is Maternal Health Awareness Day. We want to uplift the importance of regular checkups with your prenatal healthcare provider who can identify and manage potential risks early, throughout, and after pregnancy. January is also National Birth ...
As the days grow shorter and colder, we often feel a shift in our mood and energy levels. For some, this shift may develop into Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression occurring in the fall and winter months. Symptoms include persi...
Every 4 years, the presidential election season brings a renewed focus on the importance of participating in democracy through voting. Yet, even with this increased awareness and advocacy, voter registration and participation rates in some communi...
Access to quality healthcare services is our highest priority at Mary’s Center. To meet the evolving needs of our participants, our pharmacy, located at our Petworth clinic in Ward 4, takes a participant-centered approach that prioritizes convenie...
Lead is a naturally occurring element that can be toxic to humans, especially children under 6 years old and pregnant adults. If gone undetected, children can experience severe mental and physical development. Common symptoms of Lead poisoning in ...
For many Mary’s Center participants, English is a second language, and language barriers can pose significant challenges when it comes to healthcare. For them, navigating the healthcare system can be daunting and overwhelming. In this blog, we wil...
The 2020 census is
here! Starting this week, you and every resident in the United States will
receive a notice in the mail asking you to complete the census. This questionnaire
is sent from the Census Bureau and collects important information eve...
By: Arianna Rodriguez, Domestic Violence Advocate
As the Domestic Violence Advocate at Mary’s Center, I’ve seen how abusive relationships are often cyclical in many ways alternating between tension, explosion, a honeymoon phase, forgiveness, ...
Back in 2016, Mary’s Center joined some of the top workplaces in the Washington, DC metro area and was recognized as one of the top employers in the region. I had only been at Mary’s Center a little over year and I was, admittedly, taken abac...
In recent weeks, Mary’s Center has heard from so
many of you expressing concern for the communities we serve and wanting to help
our participants as they face uncertainty during these trying times due to
recent executive orders. First...
