A former health legislator reflects on his son’s life struggling with mental illness and homelessness, and what could have been done to help him: http://wapo.st/R2VgWP With Domestic Violence Awareness Month coming to close, here are some ways you…

A look at the impact of government programs on poverty rates: http://wapo.st/QYSCmk “I was embarrassed. I was 14, and I was homeless.” – one student’s story about being homeless in high school: http://n.pr/TdE97y Mental health budget cuts ac…

NPR takes a look at the mental illness stigma in African-American communities: http://n.pr/PArc1u Here’s a neat report on charitable giving: http://philanthropy.com/section/How-America-Gives/621/. Plus, a look at how D.C. gives: http://bit.ly/RG4p…

Men and women with mental illnesses “are especially vulnerable to heat-related illnesses and death.” http://bit.ly/KYeExz Another risk during the hotter months – incidents of domestic violence often rise during the summer: http://bit.ly/N2WSPp…

This recent D.C. heat wave puts people who are homeless at risk: http://huff.to/MXDWiZ. Tips on staying healthy in extreme temperatures: http://bit.ly/LKttne Helpful summary of the ways the Affordable Care Act will benefit people with mental illnesse…

The numbers are in – homelessness in Washington, DC rose 6% last year. You can see the full report (here). We’re seeing fewer and fewer low-cost apartments in the District: http://wapo.st/IPWX7f Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness m…

How does the economy affect domestic violence? http://usat.ly/IlPnOY D.C. area homeless women to tell their stories on stage at the Kennedy Center: http://wapo.st/IPZJIk New report suggests that people struggling with mental illnesses are affected b…

Story of a homeless, single dad in DC – “if this is the process to simply cash a check when you’re without an anchor, imagine how hard it is to find work, housing and child care when your address is a shelter and a 1-year-old is clinging to yo…

The Violence Against Women Act is up to be reauthorized this  year in Congress: http://huff.to/ydYPAS The closing of one local organization means victims of domestic violence will have fewer options to turn to in the District: http://wapo.st/w3wPoT…

At a time when the country has seen a decrease in the number of homeless veterans overall, the number of female veterans who are homeless has more than doubled: http://on.msnbc.com/xTcTqg Ever wonder how the government puts together data on veteran…