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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Community Support & Counseling Services in Jackson, MI
Since 1958, our organization has been dedicated to creating hope and providing comprehensive support to vulnerable individuals and families across Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale Counties. We offer faith-driven counseling programs, child advocacy services, foster care and adoption support, senior transportation, and additional community-based initiatives tailored to address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Our services are accessible to all, regardless of faith or financial capacity. With over six decades of experience, we combine evidence-based practices with compassionate care, guided by the Catholic Churchs mission to perform works of mercy.Our team of licensed professionals and dedicated volunteers ensures personalized support through state-certified substance abuse treatment, trauma-informed therapies, and community education programs. Accredited by the National Childrens Alliance, we maintain rigorous standards in child abuse investigations and advocacy. As a donor-supported nonprofit, we prioritize transparent operations and community collaboration, ensuring our services adapt to evolving local needs while maintaining ethical integrity and measurable impact.
Services
Counseling
Child Advocacy Centers
Foster Care
Adoption Services
Senior Transportation
Substance Abuse Treatment
Grief Support
School Social Work
Marriage Prep Courses
Personal Needs Assistance
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in faith-based community support services.
- Our accredited Child Advocacy Centers follow national best practices for child abuse cases.
- We offer comprehensive, trauma-informed mental health and substance abuse treatment.
- Our 24-hour foster parent support system ensures continuous care for vulnerable children.
- We combine evidence-based practices with spiritual guidance in all our services.
Associations and certifications
- National Children's Alliance
Services
Counseling Services
Our professional counseling services provide individual, family, and marital therapy for ages three to 100+. Masters-level therapists use evidence-based practices for trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. Services are available in Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale counties with financial assistance options.
Child Advocacy Centers
We operate accredited Child Advocacy Centers in three counties, coordinating law enforcement, medical professionals, and social workers to protect child abuse victims. Services include forensic interviews, trauma therapy, and family support while navigating legal systems.
Foster Care Services
We recruit and train foster families for children removed due to abuse or neglect. Foster parents receive 24-hour support, home visits, and crisis intervention. Licensing assistance and specialized training programs help families provide temporary care with reunification or adoption possibilities.
Senior Transportation
Our Senior Transportation Program offers free rides to medical appointments for Jackson County seniors without reliable transportation. Volunteer drivers provide door-to-door service, with volunteers receiving insurance coverage and scheduling flexibility.
Substance Abuse Treatment
We deliver state-licensed substance abuse treatment combining individual/group therapy with peer support. Our Bridges to Recovery program addresses co-occurring mental health disorders through multidisciplinary teams, including therapists and recovery coaches in Jackson and Lenawee counties.
People
Sue Lewis
Executive Director
As Executive Director, Sue Lewis oversees strategic operations across all programs. With decades of nonprofit leadership experience, she focuses on expanding community impact while maintaining fiscal responsibility and program excellence.
Connie Varner
Human Resources Director
HR Director Connie Varner manages talent development and organizational compliance. Her focus on staff well-being and professional growth ensures Catholic Charities maintains highly qualified professionals across its diverse service areas.
Tracey Ventola
Child Welfare Director
MSW-certified Child Welfare Director Tracey Ventola leads foster care and adoption programs. Her expertise in child protection ensures effective implementation of licensing standards and family support services across three counties.
Caitlyn Hayes Cheng
Childrens Advocacy Center Director
LLMSW-certified Director Caitlyn Hayes Cheng supervises forensic interviews and trauma therapy at the Child Advocacy Center. She coordinates multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for abused children and their families.
Layla Wood
Clinical Director
MA and LPC-certified Clinical Director Layla Wood oversees outpatient mental health services in Lenawee County. Her leadership ensures evidence-based, trauma-informed care for clients receiving substance abuse and mental health treatment.
Questions
What services does Catholic Charities offer?
We provide counseling, child advocacy centers, foster care/adoption services, senior transportation, substance abuse treatment, grief support, and emergency assistance programs across Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale Counties.
How can I receive counseling services?
Our professional therapists offer individual, family, and marital counseling. Contact us at (517) 782-2551 to schedule appointments at locations in Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale counties.
Can I adopt a child through your agency?
We're licensed by Michigan to provide adoption services for children whose parental rights have been terminated. Our staff helps place children into stable, loving homes through our foster care system.
How do I volunteer or donate?
We welcome volunteers for driving, administrative work, and community programs. Donations support our services—visit our website or call (517) 782-2551 to contribute time or funds.
Do you offer senior transportation?
Our free Senior Transportation Program provides rides to medical appointments for Jackson County seniors lacking reliable transportation through volunteer drivers.
Are services available regardless of faith?
All services are available to everyone regardless of religious affiliation. We serve individuals and families based on need, operating under Catholic principles but welcoming all.
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