McClendon Center

04/10/2026

Community, joy, and Go-Go — that's the prescription.

04/01/2026

A promise to our neighbors. Healing thrives where you feel secure.

For 45+years, McClendon Center has prioritized safety and trust as the first step in recovery. We offer a compassionate space where your voice is heard, and your experiences are respected.

You don't have to navigate life’s challenges alone.

03/27/2026

🎉 SAVE THE DATE — Art of Transformation is BACK!
📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 6–8 PM
📍 True Reformer Building | 1200 U Street NW

Every year, McClendon Center's Art of Transformation brings our community together to celebrate resilience, recovery, and the healing power of creative expression.

This year, we're returning to a special place: the historic True Reformer Building on U Street, a cornerstone of DC reform and community power.

🎟️ Early Bird tickets go on sale May 1 in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Mark your calendars and spread the word!
https://mcclendoncenter.org/AOT

Want to sponsor the event?
Learn more at https://mcclendoncenter.org/AoT26-Sponsorships

03/19/2026

100 years ago today, Rev. Dr. Jack E. McClendon was born. From the pulpit of The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church to the streets of Washington, DC, his restlessness for racial justice gave birth to everything we are.

Today, we celebrate his legacy. 🎉

https://mcclendoncenter.org/celebrating-a-century-remembering-rev-dr-jack-e-mcclendon/

03/13/2026

Even when the noise of the world feels deafening, look closer. The shift is already happening in the quiet spaces where hope refuses to dim.

03/11/2026

Great things are looking for you, too. Keep your heart open to the best-case scenario today.

03/08/2026

We're proud to share a new first: McClendon Center has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid for the first time ever.

This places us in the top 0.1% of nonprofits nationally in terms of transparency and reflects our commitment to being fully open about what we do, who we serve, and the difference we make every day for thousands of DC residents living with serious mental illness.

Trust is at the heart of everything we do: with our clients, our community, and our supporters. This seal is proof of that promise. 🙂

03/05/2026

We're honored to announce that McClendon Center has been awarded $30,000 from The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation! 🎉

We are deeply grateful for the Cafritz Foundation's steadfast commitment to the District's most vulnerable residents, whose journeys toward recovery and independence are made possible by this vital support.

McClendon Center has been awarded a $30,000 grant award from The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation to support DC residents living with serious mental illness.

03/01/2026

To the social workers who show up, speak up, and never give up: Thank you.

March is National , the perfect time to thank the incredible social workers on our team and everywhere for all they do.

We celebrate you this month, and every month. ♥

02/26/2026

We are proud to share that McClendon Center President & CEO Sheandinita Dyson has joined the Board of Directors of the DC Behavioral Health Association, a leading advocate for behavioral health providers across the District.

https://mcclendoncenter.org/mcclendon-center-president-and-ceo-sheandinita-dyson-joins-dc-behavioral-health-association-board/

02/25/2026

02/25/2026

Our Day Program brought "a whole lot of heart" to Valentine’s Day this month! From dancing and art projects to sweet treats, it was a beautiful celebration of connection.

We’re thankful for the friendships formed and the safe space we continue to build together.