Momentum & Mary's center: The next chapter of momentum
MOMENTUM is entering an exciting new chapter with Mary’s Center. This transition builds on the strong foundation MOMENTUM has created while opening new opportunities to expand its impact across DC.MOMENTUM @ Mary’s Center offers residents an opportunity to become employees of Mary’s Center’s School Based Mental Health (SBMH) Program for one year. Residents are supported by the skill and expertise of the SBMH team and MOMENTUM’s focus on equity, curated training, and community engagement. Residents gain skills, confidence, and connections to the Washington, DC school mental health community.
“By combining the expertise and excellence of the SBMH program at Mary’s Center with the equity framework of MOMENTUM, we seek to create a strong workforce of mission driven and highly skilled school mental health practitioners”.
-Marisa Parrella, Founder and CEO of The MOMENTUM Residency
“At Mary’s Center, we believe every child deserves access to mental health support from professionals who understand their community and lived experience. We are excited to continue and grow MOMENTUM’s important work developing the next generation of behavioral health professionals and strengthening care for children and families across our region.”
– Nancy Ban, CEO, Mary’s Center
The momentum Residency provides
Comprehensive Professional Development
Hone skills through full time employment with the Mary’s Center School Based Mental Health Program (SBMH) in a DC public school, working directly with students and in a collaborative mental health team. Benefit from Mary’s Center’s focus on addressing the Social Determinants of Health.
Faculty Mentorship
Learn from experienced professionals in clinical care, public health, and community engagement, ensuring broad skill development and a network of colleagues from which to learn and grow.
Equity-Focused Practice
Explore equity driven frameworks, learn culturally responsive and asset framing practices essential for supporting students and families.
MOMENTUM Musings
Comprehensive Professional Development For School-Based Mental Health Practitioners: Centering A Public Health Approach With Community Partnerships
The MOMENTUM Residency equips early-career clinicians to co-create school-based mental health solutions with students, families, and communities—centering equity, wellness, and culturally responsive care to strengthen resilience and dismantle barriers in historically marginalized school settings.
That’s a Wrap on Year 1: Highlights from Our Final MOMENTUM Convening
Our final convening blended community, reflection, and growth—through yoga, student voices, clinical mentorship, and deep dialogue on equity. Residents left renewed, challenged, and inspired to carry wellness and transformative practice into Year 2.
July Convening Recap: Launching into Year 2!
We launched Year 2 of The MOMENTUM Residency with new and returning residents, engaging in play, mentorship, and collaboration. Our convening energized us to carry forward wellness, community, and shared growth this school year.
Expert Faculty with Advanced Practice and Expertise from
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools
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