“Silver Spring, MD— Wednesday, April 8, 2020 — On Thursday, April 2, Affinity Community Development, Inc. announced immediate availability of free mental health counseling services for those directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This offer of support will encourage first responders, fire fighters, EMT’s, police officers, veterans, doctors, and hospital staff, including civilian staff members of these organizations to receive mental health counseling. Furloughed workers, those laid off and individuals from underserved communities are also able to receive this assistance to navigate this traumatic and uncertain time through this free service.”

“Affinity Community Development is budgeting to offer free counseling to about 40 people; since its launch at the beginning of April, four people have signed up. Mr. Abdullah said anyone can call 202-681-2622 for free counseling; after answering a few questions, the service can connect callers with counseling and a few days worth of food.”