Program provides mental health services to those who can’t express themselves well

Anjolene Smack-Whaley’s son can struggle to control his anger and his emotions, which is understandable since the 24-year-old is on the autism spectrum. Unique program provides mental health services to those who can’t express themselves well

But it’s not any less difficult for her to have to deal with.

“He would make a facial expression. He would talk really loud,” she said. “He would also threaten, ‘I’m going to do this. I’m going to do that.’ He’ll run outside… running down the street.”

He also works, which means dealing with people who might have different personalities, which sometimes don’t always help situations.

“When he has problems, especially with dealing with people, especially with the job, it was stressing me out,” said Smack-Whaley, who lives in Bowie.

But about a year