Release Date: May 3,2024
Progressive Community Initiatives Offers Mental & Behavioral Health Services in Downtown Akron
May 3, 2024, Akron, Ohio — Progressive Community Initiatives, LLC, is a behavioral health agency and mental health counselor education organization committed to making a meaningful impact on individuals, communities, and the broader mental health field. They have opened a new location at 7 N. Main St. in downtown Akron and will be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 11, 2024, from 3 to 5 pm.
They offer compassionate, evidence-based counseling to people of all ages, treating a wide range of mental health issues. Additionally, they hold trainings, workshops and other educational programs designed to equip future mental health professionals for jobs in counseling, and to help people learn more about mental health, diversity, bias and leadership.
They envision an inclusive society where every individual’s mental health and well-being are prioritized. They offer both in-person and virtual services.
To learn more about Progressive Community Initiatives, visit progressivecommunitybh.org, or call 234-208-9098.
Start Downtown
Progressive Community Initiatives has been selected to receive support through the seventh round of Downtown Akron Partnership’s Start Downtown program, which is funded through a grant from Burton D. Morgan Foundation. Start Downtown brings new businesses to downtown Akron by matching business owners and entrepreneurs with downtown property owners and providing rent assistance for a period of six months. In alignment with Opportunity Akron and the Elevate Greater Akron Strategy, the program encourages new business growth with an emphasis on businesses owned by women and people of color. The program, which began in 2015 as the Pop-Up Retail Program, has catalyzed 19 businesses that are operating downtown.