Let's build the better world together
OUR VALUES
Equity
We're more than just a charity. We aim to offer the best and fair resources for people in our communities who have been affected but may not know about or have access to them.
Advocacy
We want to bring people together and help them talk about important issues. We believe this can lead to more people being involved in making a difference in their community.
Stewardship
We engage youth and young adults to take action through community partnership and events, targeting recidivism and education gaps.
Empowerment
Our goal is to inspire and cause positive change in people's lives. We want to provide reliable evidence that can help create healthier mental relationships.
What People Say About
Our Company
Ci'Nya Johnson
Youth Program Coordinator
I am grateful for the transformative experience I have gained with ECSEL. The program equip me with essential cognitive skills for navigating the social world, fostering my growth into a more socially aware individual. Beyond the skills acquired, ECSEL offered a sense of comfort and belonging that transcended the typical counselor-mentee relationship. Instead, I found a supportive family within the program, forming lasting bonds that endure even after completion. ECSEL not only helped me understand myself better but also enable me to empathize and connect with others on a deeper level.
More than 500+ individuals have put their faith in us
Let us work together to make a difference
Counselors in the Community Association (CITCA) is dedicated to empowering historically disadvantaged youth, families, and neurodivergent individuals to reach their fullest potential. Our mission is to provide access to comprehensive care and resources that promote overall health and wellbeing. We envision a world where every individual, regardless of adversities or disadvantages, has the opportunity to thrive. By fostering quality care, support, and awareness, we believe that everyone can rise to their best selves.
A Healthier Community = A Better World
As a Youth Focused Organization
With partnerships, including the Maryland Department of Service Innovation as the first-ever Maryland Corps Service Year Option program Host Partner, CITCA is on a transformative mission. We aim not only to increase mental health resources, economic opportunities, and rehabilitative services throughout marginalized communities but also to elevate the quality of life and empower communities.
Growing up in poverty, children face many challenges: hunger and health problems, limited access to couseling and basic resources to navigate their lives.
Mental Health Accessibility for Children
Leading the nonprofits by connecting kids, providers and stakeholders.
- Hundreds of children Impacted
- Focus on best Advocacy practices
- Inspiring you in the process to make change!
Our Stories
In their own words
With partnerships, including the Maryland Department of Service Innovation as the first-ever Maryland Corps Service Year Option program Host Partner, CITCA is on a transformative mission. We aim not only to increase mental health resources, economic opportunities, and rehabilitative services throughout marginalized communities but also to elevate the quality of life and empower communities.
Our Numbers
85%
Program expenditure
65%
Faciltates the Children
Success Story
Become a member and save a child’s life today
Join us at CITCA as we continue to shape a future where mental health resources, economic opportunities, and rehabilitative services flourish in marginalized communities. Our journey is a testament to the power of collaboration and the transformative impact that can be achieved when communities come together with a shared vision. Together, let's write the next chapter in CITCA's story, one that echoes with positive social outcomes and lasting change in underrepresented communities.
Strengthening Communities & Civic Engagement
Our Community Work
More than 30+ events done successfully
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Equal Opportunity Commitment
Empowering Lives Through Equal Opportunity Practices
CITCA is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment free from discrimination. We prioritize equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, social status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This program is available to all, without discrimination.
