My Sister's Place, DC
Linda Akunwafor, MA, LGPC, is an experienced mental health professional currently serving as the Shelter Program Manager at My Sister's Place in Washington, DC, since August 2022. With a robust background in mental health services, Linda held several key roles, including Clinical Community Manager at The Dorm and Associate Program Director at Community of Hope, where leadership and program management were essential. Previously, Linda worked as a Property Manager at Housing Unlimited, Inc., and as a Psychiatric Residential Rehabilitation Counselor at Cornerstone Montgomery, providing psychiatric rehabilitation services to adults with severe mental illness. Linda's educational credentials include a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Maryland.
My Sister's Place, DC
MISSION My Sister’s Place (MSP) shelters, supports and empowers survivors of domestic violence and their children, while providing leadership and education to build a supportive community. HISTORY For over 40 years, MSP has been an innovator in changing lives by providing DC’s first hotline, first domestic violence shelter, and most recently, first Batterer Intervention group. As DC’s oldest domestic violence shelter, we have served as a cornerstone of the District’s response to this pressing public health issue since 1979. PROGRAMS & SERVICES MSP is unique in offering a continuum of care from emergency shelter through transitional-to-permanent housing. Our experienced team of case managers and residential counselors provide clinical counseling, case management, and comprehensive services to empower survivors to recover and thrive. MSP also provides training, case consultation, and advocacy to engage communities to prevent violence and abuse.