New Program Provides Mental Health Care for D.C. Artists


July 16, 2020

female artist sits behind easel painting, outside light casts a glow over her and her canvas

GSEHD's Community Counseling Services Center (CCSC) was highlighted in the GW Today story, "New Program Provides Mental Health Care for D.C. Artists." Care for Creatives is a new initiative within CCSC aimed at providing affordable mental health services to members of the D.C. creative community. Within this new partnership with the D.C. Office of Cable TV, Film, Music and Entertainment and Creative Affairs Office, the GW Community Counseling Services Center is offering pay-what-you-can mental health services to cultural workers in the District.

“We all need help sometimes,” said Maryann Lombardi, associate director of the D.C. Creative Affairs Office. “Our creative community gives so much of themselves to the work they do and the audiences they connect with. This partnership hopes to give a little extra support back to them.” 

Dean Feuer was quoted in the article:“Establishing this partnership builds on our commitment to make a difference in the D.C. community, while also providing our students with invaluable experience. At a time of such great need within the creative community, the connection of scholarship, practice and community engagement is more important than ever.”

“I have found the program to be extremely helpful to me during this time,” said Aaron Myers, a D.C. based jazz musician and activist. “I would hope and encourage other creatives to take advantage of it.”

Read the full article in GW Today to learn more about the program >