Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Human Services in Jackson, MI
Since 1958, we have dedicated ourselves to creating hope for individuals and families facing spiritual, emotional, and financial challenges across Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale Counties. Our organization provides counseling programs, child advocacy services, foster care and adoption support, senior transportation, and community-based initiatives rooted in Catholic social teaching. With over six decades of experience, we deliver human services to all in need, regardless of faith or financial capacity, while maintaining strict adherence to professional ethics and client-centered care. Our team of licensed therapists, accredited child advocacy centers, and trained foster care professionals work collaboratively with community partners to address complex trauma, substance use disorders, and family stabilization.We operate under the Catholic Church's mission to perform corporal and spiritual works of mercy, combining clinical expertise with compassionate service to empower individuals toward self-sufficiency. Our commitment to transparency, evidenced by annual reporting and donor accountability, ensures every contribution directly impacts lives through life-changing programs.
Services
Counseling Services
Child Advocacy Centers
Foster Care Licensing
Senior Transportation
Substance Abuse Treatment
Marriage Preparation
Grief Support
Personal Needs Assistance
School Social Work
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of experience in trauma-informed counseling services
- Our accredited child advocacy centers coordinate multi-agency abuse investigations
- Licensed foster care program with 24-hour family support services
- Community-based senior transportation with volunteer drivers
- Evidence-based substance use disorder treatment programs
Associations and certifications
- National Childrens Alliance
Services
Counseling Services
Our licensed therapists provide individual, family, and marital counseling for ages 3-100+. Specializing in trauma recovery, domestic violence, ADHD, anxiety, and substance use disorders, we employ evidence-based practices tailored to client culture and preferences. With ongoing staff training and client rights protections, our services combine clinical excellence with compassionate care.
Child Advocacy Centers
Accredited by the National Children's Alliance, our centers coordinate law enforcement, medical, and CPS responses to child abuse allegations. Forensic interviewers and therapists provide trauma-informed care while supporting non-offending caregivers. Services include court preparation and long-term therapeutic support for sexually abused children under 18.
Foster Care Licensing
We license foster homes for children ages birth-17 through comprehensive training and 24/7 support. Our GROW curriculum prepares families for trauma-informed care while financial stipends offset placement costs. Case management includes crisis intervention, therapy coordination, and reunification planning with biological families.
Senior Transportation
Volunteer drivers provide free door-to-door transportation for Jackson County seniors attending medical appointments. The program combines community service with practical assistance, offering flexible volunteer schedules while addressing critical healthcare access needs for elderly residents.
Substance Abuse Treatment
Licensed clinicians deliver Michigan-certified addiction treatment using recovery-oriented systems of care. Our Bridges to Recovery program combines peer support, case management, and evidence-based therapies to address co-occurring disorders and support long-term sobriety through holistic treatment approaches.
People
Sue Lewis
Executive Director
Leading Catholic Charities operations since 2010 merger, Sue oversees strategic direction and program integration across three counties while maintaining compliance with Catholic social service standards.
Tracey Ventola
Child Welfare Director
MSW-certified director managing child protection services, including foster care placements and child advocacy center operations with specialized trauma response protocols.
Layla Wood
Clinical Director
MA and LPC-licensed clinician supervising outpatient mental health services, specializing in trauma therapy and evidence-based treatment program development.
Debra Wright
Substance Abuse Manager
LMSW and CAACD-certified manager directing addiction treatment programs with 15+ years of experience in recovery support systems and clinical operations.
Kristen Gottschalk
Volunteer Coordinator
Managing volunteer recruitment and community engagement initiatives, coordinating transportation services and donation programs that support operational sustainability.
Questions
How can I access counseling services?
Call (517) 782-2551 to schedule an appointment with our licensed therapists for individual, family, or marital counseling services.
What child protection services do you offer?
Our accredited Child Advocacy Centers coordinate forensic interviews and therapy for abuse victims while supporting non-offending caregivers through legal processes.
How do I become a foster parent?
Complete GROW training and licensing process through our foster care department by contacting (517) 295-3334 for orientation details.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes, all monetary donations to Catholic Charities are tax-deductible as charitable contributions under IRS guidelines.
Do you offer senior transportation?
Free medical transportation is available for Jackson County seniors through volunteer drivers - contact Kristen Gottschalk at (517) 783-6102.
What volunteer opportunities exist?
Volunteer roles include foster parent mentoring, transportation services, linen closet operations, and special event coordination across all three counties.
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