What is mental illness?

Mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning.

Is there treatment for mental illness? 

Yes, there is treatment!  Treatment methods vary based on the specific mental illness and the severity of the symptoms

What mental illnesses treatment does MBK offer?  

At MBK, we provide services to individuals whose mental illness has limited their daily functioning.  Our services are individualized and aim to improve the quality of life of our clients through therapy, education and accommodations if necessary.

What is community support work?

Community support is a service we provide in conjunction with counseling and/or psychiatry to address the day-to-day needs of the individuals we serve.  Community support work is not case management.  Instead of managing the lives of our clients, community support workers teach our clients how to manage their own lives.

 How do I find out more about your services? 

Please submit your question or request for services on our Contact Page.  You can also email Ebony Washington at ebony.washington@mbktransitional.org.

Where can I obtain more information about mental illness and recovery?

There are a number of organizations that have helpful resources.  The following national and local organizations can guide you in the right direction:

•  National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) – www.nami.org
• DC Department of Mental Health – www.dc.dmh.gov
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – www.samhsa.gov