Health, Mental
OpinionBy Invisible Prophet March 27, 2024
Writing about my thoughts… part one
A new story by Invisible Prophet.
NewsBy Nora Scully February 28, 2024
New bill would expand involuntary commitment in DC
Four D.C. councilmembers introduced a bill on Feb. 5 that would expand the scope of involuntary commitment in the District and make it easier for people to be involuntarily committed.
First medical respite center for women opens in DC
D.C.’s first medical respite center for women experiencing homelessness opened in January, and will support at least 30 women.
OpinionBy Invisible Prophet February 28, 2024
Taking back my power
Invisible Prophet writes about taking back their power after trauma and hurt.
OpinionBy Jackie Turner January 31, 2024
How to improve health care access in the United States
Jackie Turner writes about the need to improve health care access in the United States in her latest piece.
NewsBy Taylor Nichols January 31, 2024
DC’s first stabilization center offers free drug and alcohol treatment 24/7
D.C.’s first stabilization center opened this fall, providing walk-in services for people experiencing substance use crises.
ArtBy Vennie Hill Bracey January 3, 2024
Fighting addiction during the holidays
This is here to give you some tricks and ideas to fight addiction over the holidays. Remember, no matter if…
ArtBy Vennie Hill Bracey November 22, 2023
Thanksgiving
Vennie Hill writes about the struggle of staying sober during the holidays.
ArtBy Marcus McCall November 22, 2023
Mental help
Marcus McCall wonders if the mental health services in D.C. are actually helping people, in his latest piece.
OpinionBy Angie Whitehurst / Lisa Blackburn Ullven November 8, 2023
Road trip stories
Equine therapy can be helpful to people facing all kinds of trauma, including unhoused veterans, Angie Whitehurst and Lisa Blackburn Ullven write.
ArtBy Vennie Hill Bracey October 25, 2023
Coping
Vennie Hill on the importance of coping skills.
ArtBy Vennie Hill Bracey September 27, 2023
Being around the wrong crowd
Vennie Hill knows all too well how much it can hurt to be around a bad influence.
ArtBy Chris Cole September 27, 2023
Back again
Chris Cole celebrates her return.
ArtBy Vennie Hill Bracey August 30, 2023
Never quit
Vennie Hill shares an update on her journey to recovery.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia June 7, 2023
DC returned millions of federal grants intended to end homelessness
Over the last 5 years, D.C. has had to return millions in federal grants to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
NewsBy Athiyah Azeem May 24, 2023
DC closes long-standing downtown encampment
The city permanently removed the people living outside of Street Sense Media’s offices.
ArtBy Chris Cole May 10, 2023
Black mental health matters
Artist/Vendor Chris Cole share his thoughts about Black mental health.
ArtBy Vennie Hill Bracey April 12, 2023
My second relapse
I was in the same program, about three and a half years ago. I graduated. Came home, and got into…
ArtBy Andre Brinson March 29, 2023
A warm bed
A piece about homelessness by Andre Brinson.
ArtBy Vennie Hill Bracey March 29, 2023
Self-awareness
A piece about recovery, growth, and love, by Vennie Hill.
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