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- Since its founding in 1972 by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaylord, Catholic Human Services has been committed to making a difference in the lives of the people in Northern Lower Michigan. We serve individuals..
- Board of Directors
- David Basler Treasurer and member of the Finance CommitteeRev. Charles Donajkowski The Most Rev. Bernard HebdaDeacon Arthur LoVetere Vice Chair and Member of Finance CommitteeBarbra..
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- Services
- Established in 1972 in northern lower Michigan, Catholic Human Services now provides programming for 21 counties. An array of counseling, adoption, advocacy, education, volunteerism, respite and community..
- Alcohol and Drug Services
- The largest program offered by Catholic Human Services is known as Alcohol and Drugs Services. These outpatient services are offered in each of the agency’s major offices and in several satellite locations.Since..
- AA/NA Meetings
- Below are some website links that may be helpful to you. Should you need further assistance please click on "Locations" to find the Catholic Human Services, Inc. in your area...
- Child Welfare Program
- Concern for women and couples grappling with an untimely or unsupported pregnancy is at the heart of our Child Welfare Program. Encouragement and counseling for that vulnerable population has long been..
- Adoption Services
- A long-standing priority for our agency has been our concern for families coping with an untimely pregnancy. We are resolved to "be there" for those who wrestle with decisions that have implications..
- Statement of Beliefs
- We understand open adoption to be a transfer of parental responsibilities that preserves the relationship between birthparents and the child they entrusted to the family they painstakingly selected. It..
- Open Adoption
- One of the many remarkable birthparents to work with our program, Brenda Romanchik, defines open adoption this way: Genuine open adoption offers the possibility of a one on one relationship between the..
- Misunderstandings
- As far as we are concerned, open adoption isn’t all that complicated. We think it’s about cooperation and relationships. It’s serious about honoring children by making sure they have access to information..
- Open Adoption Bibliography
- There are many books related to Open Adoption. We recommend the followingArms, Suzanne, Adoption: A Handful of Hope, Berkeley: Celestial Arts, 1990.Caplan, Lincoln, An Open Adoption, Boston: Houghton..
- Domestic Adoption
- We believe we serve families who are grappling with untimely or unsupported pregnancies well by serving prospective adoptive parents well. The greatest gift a program can give to prospective birthparents..
- International Adoption
- A lot of work goes into the process of adopting internationally. Our staff is available to assist Northern Michigan families with two important aspects of the endeavor; namely, the home study and subsequent..
- FAQ's for Prospective Adoptive Parents
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Will we ever get picked? Don't birthparents prefer "fancy" people? As much as we would like to speak to this concern with great clarity, we must admit that the selection process is ultimately..
- Pregnancy Counseling
- The words, “The test is positive; you’re pregnant” can be some of the best or worst words imaginable. Nothing is quite the same once those words have been uttered. Their impact depends on the..
- FAQ's for Prospective Birth Parents
- What is the adoptive family allowed to know about me?In a nutshell, everything except very private details that you may wish to keep to yourself. The explanation that accompanies our paperwork identifies..
- Prospective Birthparents: Heads Up!
- For those who are entering the adoption system for the first time, two gigantic truths stand out. First, service providers are not all alike. They may smile equal amounts and say similar things, but..
- Dimensions of Excellence
- We believe our Values-Based Open Adoption Program is far more than just another adoption program. Forever in search of better ways to serve those who look to us for assistance, we are not about to rest..
- Employee Assistance Program
- Catholic Human Services’ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a service to employers and their employees. Offered by forward-looking firms as part of their benefit package, the program is a resource..
- Prevention Services
- Prevention Services empower community agencies and groups as well as individuals and families to make healthy and positive choices. These services provide information, build skills, foster positive attitudes,..
- Forms
- Please feel free to download these forms, fill them out completely, then fax, mail, or bring them to your appoinment...
- Otsego County
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- Family Services
- Against the backdrop of accelerating pressures of everyday life, Catholic Human Services offers an outpatient counseling to help people sort through an assortment of confusing circumstances. Marital..
- Older Adult Resources
- The Older Adult Resources of Catholic Human Services respond to Northwest Michigan’s seniors in a variety of unique and meaningful ways. Major components are highlighted below. ..
- Wraparound
- Serving Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle Counties.The Wraparound initiative is dedicated to preserving the family unit by developing and implementing collaborative community based services..
- Host Home Program
- A Safe Haven for Homeless Youth in Northwest MichiganIt’s hard to believe we have young people who are homeless in our community. When a high school student is homeless, staying in school, maintaining..
- FAQs
- Do you have to be Catholic to receive services?No. All services are offered to anyone, regardless of religious affiliation.Is everyone who works there a Catholic?No. Our employees represent many denominations..
- Career Opportunities
- Employment PhilosophyThe employment philosophy of Catholic Human Services, Inc. is an expression of the Church’s long standing concern for dignity and fairness in the work place. Mutual satisfaction..
- Locations
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- Alpena
- 154 S. Ripley Blvd.Alpena, MI 49707Get Driving DirectionsPhone: 989.356.6385Fax: 989.356.4909Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m. Evenings by appointment.Programs: Alcohol & Drug..
- Atlanta
- Elkland Center12519 State StreetAtlanta, MI 49709Get Driving DirectionsPhone: 989.785.3030 or 1.800.356.5755Fax: 989.785.5747Hours: By appointment only. Please call.View..
- Benzonia
- Located in the Benzie Community Resource Center6051 Frankfort HighwayBenzonia MI 49616Get Driving DirectionsPhone: 231.882.2132Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PMEvening appointments..
- Cadillac
- 421 S. Mitchell Cadillac, MI 49601 Get Driving Directions Phone: 231.775.6581 Fax: 231.775.5421 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Evening appointments by special arrangement. Programs:..
- Charlevoix
- 12900 U.S. 31 NorthCharlevoix, MI 49720Get Driving DirectionsPhone: 231.237.0048Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Evening appointments by special arrangement.Programs: Alcohol &..
- Cheboygan
- Rivertown Plaza520 N. Main, Suite 202Cheboygan, MI 49721Get Driving DirectionsPhone: 231.627.9917Fax: 231.627.2531Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Programs: Alcohol &..
- East Tawas
- 211 Newman StreetEast Tawas, MI 48730Get Driving DirectionsPhone: 1.800.356.5755Hours: By appointment only. Please call.Programs: Family/Marriage/Individual Counseling. For Substance Abuse Counseling,..
- Gaylord
- 2090 W M-32 Suite BGaylord, MI 49735Get Driving DirectionsPhone: 989.732.6761Fax: 989.732.6763Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Evenings by appointment.Programs: Alcohol..
- Grayling
- St. Mary707 Spruce StreetGrayling, MI 49738Get Driving DirectionsPhone: 989.732.6761Hours: By Appoinment Only. Please Call.Programs: Alcohol & Drug Counseling, Family/Marriage/Individual Counseling...
- Harrisville
- US 23 at M-72Harrisville, MI 48740Get Driving DirectionsPhone: 1.800.356.5755Hours: Tuesday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Programs: Alcohol & Drug Services, Family..
- Kalkaska
- St. Mary of the Woods0438 County Rd. 612 NEKalkaska, MI 49646Get Driving DirectionsPhone: 231.258.5565Hours: By appointment only. Please call 231.258.5565 or 231.947.8110 Programs: Alcohol and..
- Lake Leelanau
- Located in the Lake Leelanau Community Resource Center7401 E. Duck Lake Rd.Lake Leelanau MI 49653Get Driving Directions Phone: Call the Traverse City office at 231.947.8110Days/Hours: By..
- Mancelona
- Community Resource Center205 Grove St.Mancelona, MI 49659Get Driving Directions Phone: Call the Traverse City office at 231.947.8110Days/Hours: By appointment..
- Manistee
- 50 Filer StreetManistee, MI 49660Get Driving DirectionsPhone: 231.723.6321Hours: By appointment only. Programs: Alcohol & Drug Counseling, Family/Marriage/Individual Counseling. For Pregnancy Counseling,..
- Onaway
- Michigan Works Building20709 State StreetOnaway, MI 49765Get Driving DirectionsPhone: 800.356.5755Days/Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday By appointment..
- Rogers City
- Parkwood Plaza #1201 S. Bradley HighwayRogers City, MI 49779Get Driving DirectionsPhone: 989.734.7456 or 1.800.356.5755Hours: By appointment only. Please..
- Traverse City
- Administrative Office1000 HastingsTraverse City, MI 49686Get Driving DirectionsPhone: 231.947.8110Fax: 231.947.3522Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMEvening appointments by special arrangement.Programs:..
- Houghton Lake
- 206 Health ParkwayHoughton Lake, MI 48629Get Driving DirectionsPhone: 800.506.3602Fax: 989.732.6763Hours: Open Mondays & Fridays Only 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m.Programs: Alcohol & Drug..
- Roscommon
- 606 Lake StreetRoscommon, MI 48653Get Driving DirectionsLocated in the C.R.A.F. CenterPhone: 989.275.5183Fax: 989.732.6763 Hours: Open Wednesdays & Thursdays Only 8:30a.m. - 5:00a.m.Programs: ..
- Mio
- Madonna Hall209 West 8th StreetMio, MI 48647Get DirectionsPhone: 1.800.356.6385 Hours: By appointment only. Please callPrograms: Alcohol & Drug Services, Family/Marriage/Individual Counseling,..
- West Branch
- Located in the Ausable Valley Community Mental Health Services Building511 Griffin Street West Branch MI 48661Get DirectionsPhone: 1.800.356.5755Hours: By appointment onlyPrograms: Alcohol & Drug..
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- Catholic Human Services relies on donations to carry out our mission to serve all people regardless of financial ability.Your tax deductible contribution can be mailed directly to:Catholic Human Services1000..
- Contact Us
- Please contact the office that is the nearest location to you. Need help finding the nearest office, see our Locations...
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- Privacy Notice
- THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.Your records and personal information are protected..
- Dan Smith Biography
- Dan is a member of St. Mary's Cathedral Parish in Gaylord. He is an active member of the Gaylord community serving on several boards including the industrial development board, and the Otsego County..
- Barbra Mikowski Biography
- Barb and her husband Jim are natives of Northern Michigan and they have 2 children and 3 grandchildren. She retired from CHS June 2004 after 24 years of service with 20 years as Gerontological Services..
- Candace Neff Biography
- Candace is a native of Gaylord and attended Central Michigan University. She has served as a member of the CHS board for several years. She was a state certified freelance court recorder before moving..
- Don Miles Biography
- Donald Miles passed away on November 20, 2007.Donald Miles was a CHS board member for over 30 years. He was a champion in our efforts to provide services throughout Northern Lower Michigan. He was..
- Art LoVetere Biography
- Deacon Art LoVetere is a native of CT and attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) for a BSChE degree followed by an MBA at the Tuck School, Dartmouth. After a business career, he was ordained..
- David Basler Biography
- Dave is a founding member of St. Patrick Parish in Traverse City where he is a lector, eucharistic minister and the men's club treasurer. Dave has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Ferris State..
- David Martin Biography
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- Cass Miller Biography
- Cass earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Ferris State University and has held a variety of positions including: V.P. of Residential Lending at First of America Bank, Director..
- Don Schmuckal Biography
- Don grew up in Traverse City and attended Grand Valley State College where he earned a teaching degree in Elementary Education. He then taught at St. Mary Cathedral School for seven years at the junior..
- Barbara Soffredine Biography
- Barbara Soffredine is a long-time member of the CHS Board of Directors and currently serves as the vice-chair. She is also a member of the Otsego Human Services Network (chair), the Michigan Comprehensive..
- Bishop Patrick Cooney Biography
- Bishop Cooney was born in Detroit on March 10, 1934. He was educated at Saint Edward Elementary School and then attended Sacred Heart Seminary High School, graduating in 1952. He entered Sacred Heart..
- Father Charles Donajkowski Biography
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- Helpful Links
- Below are some website links that may be helpful to you. Should you need further assistance please click on "Locations" to find the Catholic Human Services, Inc. in your area...
- Clinical Staff
- CATHOLIC HUMAN SERVICES INC.Substance Abuse Counseling and Family Services(You can visit their office by clicking on the therapist's name) THERAPIST CREDENTIALS OFFICEBaker,..
- Mission & Vision Statements
- MISSION STATEMENTCatholic Human Services, Inc. enhances the lives of those we serve by providing hope-filled social, emotional and spiritual support to all people. VISION STATEMENTThe purpose of Catholic..
- CHS News
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- Bishop Bernard Hebda Biography
- The son of Bernard and Helen Clark Hebda, Bishop Bernard A. Hebda was born on September 3, 1959 in Pittsburgh, PA, and is the brother of Yvonne Hebda, Patrick (Bernice) Hebda and Terrence (Rene) Hebda. ..
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