News - The Saint Labre Community Chapter in Northern Virginia

To the casual observer, everything is just fine with Margaret. She’s intelligent, energetic and charming. Colleagues notice that she has an edge at times, but who doesn’t? Yet those people very close to Margaret experience far more than an edge. They experience sudden rage, hostility, accusations and demands that make it very difficult to stay nearby. Quite ironically, however, people remaining close to her is exactly what Margaret wants.

The IPS Center for Psychological Services is committed to providing high quality mental health care from a Catholic Christian worldview of the person, which allows us to take into account your needs on a biological, social, psychological and spiritual level.

Our Mission: To promote and inspire transformation in the heart of the Church, by healing and equipping God’s people for the New Evangelization. This mission is fulfilled in the very heart of the Church, helping people activate the fullness of their sacramental graces, while transforming their lives.

RPSV is a nonprofit organization founded in 2011 to support adults with mental health, substance abuse, and homelessness issues across Northern Virginia. RPSV operates five drop-in Recovery Centers (located in Annandale, Arlington, Merrifield, Reston, and South County Alexandria) which serve ~9,000 adults annually, many of whom use our services many times throughout the year. Our oldest participant is 84, and ~35% of those we serve are veterans. Our programs are free to the public.

In a world turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic, Michael Horne offers a balm of gentle help and calm normalcy. As a licensed clinical psychologist and director of clinical services for diocesan Catholic Charities, Horne, 42, supervises counseling, medical and other programs, and still sees a few therapy clients on the side.