Springboard Community Services

We’re excited to join the Recovery Month Chair Painting Project! Our chair design celebrates every person, every family, every community and the power of resilience and hope in recovery. Just like every fingerprint is unique, so is every recovery journey. 💜 Come see it on display this September at Harford Community College Library for National Recovery Month! #RecoveryMonth #HarfordStrong #EveryPersonEveryFamilyEveryCommunity #HopeAndHealing #TogetherWeRecover

Happy Labor Day from all of us at Springboard Community Services! 🎉 Today we celebrate the spirit of hard work and dedication that makes our communities thrive. A special shoutout to our amazing care team, therapists, and administrative staff—you’re the heart of Springboard, and we’re so grateful for everything you do! 💙 Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and well-deserved day of rest. #LaborDay #SpringboardCommunityServices #ThankYou

At Springboard, we honor National #MinorityMentalHealthAwarenessMonth by reaffirming our commitment to culturally responsive care. Together, we’re breaking stigma, increasing access, and amplifying the voices of Black, Indigenous, women, LGBTQ+ and communities of color who deserve equitable mental health support. Learn more and get connected with our diverse network of therapists here: https://lnkd.in/esEyEekN

On June 19, we honor Juneteenth—commemorating the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas were finally informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is a powerful reminder of resilience, liberation, and the ongoing pursuit of equity and justice. Today, we celebrate Black history, culture, and joy—and reaffirm our commitment to building a future rooted in freedom and dignity for all.

This Fathers' Day we want to honor all the dads, father figures, and mentors who provide strength, guidance and love. We celebrate the important role all kinds of fathers play in nurturing families and building strong communities.

June is PTSD Awareness Month. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder affects millions, often in silence. This month, we stand with survivors and work to break the stigma, promote understanding, and ensure access to compassionate care and support.

June is National Men’s Health Month—a time to raise awareness about the importance of regular check-ups, mental health, and healthy lifestyle choices for men and boys. Let’s encourage the men in our lives to prioritize their health and well-being.

Every June, Pride Month offers a powerful opportunity to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community—its resilience, its progress, and the trailblazers who have worked tirelessly to ensure access to equity, dignity, and care. At Springboard Community Services, we believe that healing is for everyone. As we honor Pride, we also recognize the impact of LGBTQIA+ pioneers in mental health and social work who helped pave the way for more inclusive, affirming support systems. Here are just a few leaders whose work continues to shape the landscape of mental health and social services: 1. Dr. Evelyn Hooker (1907–1996) A groundbreaking psychologist, Dr. Hooker challenged the prevailing belief of her time that homosexuality was a mental illness. Her 1957 study demonstrated that there were no psychological differences between gay and heterosexual men, leading to a seismic shift in how the mental health field viewed sexual orientation. Her work was instrumental in the eventual removal of homosexuality from the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 1973. 2. Sylvia Rivera (1951–2002) A pioneering transgender activist and social worker, Sylvia Rivera co-founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR), providing shelter and support for unhoused LGBTQIA+ youth in New York City. Her advocacy laid the groundwork for community-based care models that center marginalized voices, particularly trans people of color. 3. Barbara Gittings (1932–2007) An early LGBTQ+ rights activist, Gittings was a powerful voice for inclusion within the mental health field. She led efforts to end discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in libraries and pushed for the declassification of homosexuality as a mental disorder. Her advocacy helped normalize LGBTQ+ identities in public institutions and professional organizations. 4. Kay Lahusen (1930–2021) America’s first openly lesbian photojournalist, Kay Lahusen used her lens and her voice to advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights. Alongside her partner, Barbara Gittings, she fought against stigma and for visibility at a time when being out was both risky and rare. Her work highlighted the intersection of storytelling, mental health advocacy, and visibility. Why It Matters Today These pioneers opened doors that many walk through today—ensuring that identity is not a barrier to care. Their legacies remind us that inclusive, trauma-informed mental health and social services are not just aspirational—they are essential. This Pride, we recommit to creating safe, affirming spaces for all people, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. Healing, justice, and equity are not only possible—they’re what we fight for every day.'' Happy Pride Month from all of us at Springboard Community Services. 🌈

Huge shoutout to Girl Scout Troop 1735 for choosing Springboard as the recipient of their service project! 💚 The troop put together the sweetest gift bags for kids and teens in shelter—filled with goodies and love to bring a little comfort during tough times. Thank you, Troop 1735—you’re making the world a kinder place, one bag at a time! 🌟💼🎁 #GirlScoutsGiveBack #SpringboardStrong #CommunityLove

Stand up. Speak out. This #DenimDay, wear denim to show your support for survivors of sexual assault. Together, we can challenge victim-blaming and spark change. Snap a photo, post it on Instagram, and tag Peace Over Violence and Springboard Community Services. Let’s raise awareness—one post at a time. #DenimDay #SpringboardDenimDay