Bridging Hope: Bishop Walsh's Flock Walk for C.H.S. Join Bishop Walsh as he walks across the Mackinac Bridge to support Catholic Human Services. This family-friendly event will allow you to walk the Mackinac Bridge alongside Bishop Walsh and the staff of Catholic Human Services on September 4th, 2023. We are asking anyone who is interested in walking to simply create a walker page. Once your page is created, you can share it with your friends and family with the goal of gathering $250 in charitable giving. ​ Your walker page will allow you to keep track of how close you are to reaching your goal. ​ On Labor Day morning we will gather in Mackinaw City, at the Indian Pathways Park, beginning at 8:15, have a short welcome, and being walking by 8:40. We will walk the 5 miles from Mackinaw City to the center of the bridge and return. ​ For 50 years, Catholic Human Services has been committed to strengthening families in northern Michigan. Your efforts will allow Catholic Human Services to continue this work. ​ Become a walker yourself by creating a walker page. Simply click "register to walk" below to create your walker page. Register to Walk You can directly support a walker of your choice or donate in honor of Bishop Walsh's walk as well. Make a Supporting Donation If you have questions or are in need of help setting up a walker page contact Susan Kirkman, Digital Marketing/Charitable Giving Manager: ​ skirkman@catholichumanservices.org 989-785-3030 ext. 2416

Contact Catholic Human Services Contact CHS / Request a Call Back - Alpena Office Fill out this short form and a Catholic Human Services representative will call you back by the next business day for an appointment. If you need immediate assistance, please call (231) 947-8110. First Name Last Name Email Phone Add a Note What regional office would I like to hear from? Traverse City Alpena Cadillac Gaylord I would like to know more information about the following services: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services Counseling Services Employee Assistance Program Open Adoption Services Senior Volunteer Programs Classes (Court ordered) Submit Thanks for submitting, we'll be in touch shortly!

Post-Overdose Response: Wellness Response Team Call the hotline today for help: 1-833-DIAL-WRT Wellness Response Team services are offered in the following counties: Presque Isle, Montmorency, Alpena, Oscoda, Alcona, Ogemaw, and Iosco Peer Recovery Coaches with lived experience and other caring professionals Confidential An overdose A suspected overdose Or the risk of an overdose Anyone can refer! Yourself, loved ones, clients, patients, or anyone in need of assistance. Overdose, suspected overdose, or fear of overdose. No cost, it's free ​ What happens after a call is made? A Peer Recovery Coach with other community support partners (1 or 2 ) will initiate contact within a 24 -72 hour time period. Your team will meet with you confidentially, without judgment and supportively to explore: Access to harm reduction supplies Connection to local helping resources Pathway to recovery options Name of Person being referred (required) Address, City, State & Zip (required) County of Residence (required) Phone Email of referring party (optional) Referred by (required) Referring person's phone number (optional) Reason For Referral Submit A Wellness Response Team Member will be in touch within 24-72 hours

Counseling Services Individual and Family Counseling Against the backdrop of accelerating pressures in everyday life, CHS offers counseling to help individuals and families get through an array of complex problems. CHS staff use best-practice counseling strategies to empower clients to meet goals. CHS offers sliding fee schedules and provides free pregnancy counseling to those in need. We strictly adhere to state and federal confidentiality guidelines. We provide services to families and individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and incomes. We can help with: ​ Loss and grief Difficulty managing stress Mild to moderate mental health issues Marital, family, or relationship conflicts Adjustment-related problems Trauma Anxiety and depression Addiction Client Financial Assistance: At CHS, your well-being is our priority. We don't want the cost of treatment to be a barrier. We will bill your health insurance whenever possible. CHS fees are charged on a sliding scale depending on family income. And there are times when we can access Client Assistance Funds, which are made possible by generous donors. Inquire about financial assistance Request a call back Pregnancy Counseling Discovering you're pregnant can create a range of emotions. And in the case of an unplanned, unexpected pregnancy, the feelings can sometimes be scary and overwhelming. There are important decisions to make, and it's common to feel unsure. That's when CHS can help. We offer free, confidential, fully supportive pregnancy counseling to help you sort through your options and develop the best plan for you and your baby. Our experienced, counselors will: Respond to your concerns thoroughly and honestly. Help connect you to needed resources. Honor your choices and feelings. If you plan to parent, help you develop the support you need. If you're leaning towards adoption, provide you with knowledge and support to ensure your wishes are fully met. Call 231-590-8337 to talk with someone today, or fill out the contact form , and we will call you. Alcohol and Drug Recovery To learn more about our Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program click here. Client Information To learn more about being a client with Catholic Human Services click here.

Contact Catholic Human Services Contact CHS / Request a Call Back - Gaylord Office Fill out this short form and a Catholic Human Services representative will call you back by the next business day for an appointment. If you need immediate assistance, please call (231) 947-8110. First Name Last Name Email Phone Add a Note What regional office would I like to hear from? Traverse City Alpena Cadillac Gaylord I would like to know more information about the following services: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services Counseling Services Employee Assistance Program Open Adoption Services Senior Volunteer Programs Classes (Court ordered) Submit Thanks for submitting, we'll be in touch shortly!

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Prime For Life 18 and Over Promoting a Life Well Lived Concerned with the role that alcohol or drugs play in your life? Want to make a change but need to learn more? Catholic Human Services offers Prime For Life® classes as a way of understanding how alcohol and drug-related problems develop, what we can do to prevent them, and why sometimes we need help. The virtual course presents carefully selected information in a non-judgmental way which provokes new thinking and provides individuals with a solid basis for making decisions about their alcohol and drug use. Individuals who may not have access to WiFi or have access to a cell phone, tablet, or computer – may request assistance during the registration process. Once we receive your registration, we will email you a confirmation and send class materials through the U.S. mail service.

Strong Families Build Supportive Communities Supporting Families Many families with multiple problems come to the attention of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) or Community Mental Health (CMH) and need ongoing services and support. Engaging home-based CHS Family Support Specialists, assists in improving family functioning and reduces the risk for child placement in foster care or hospitalized settings. CHS utilizes the solution focused therapy model in its Family Together Building Solutions Program, which is overarched by the question, “If you woke up tomorrow, and your family is perfect, what would be different?” This question guides individualized strategies that help families work toward improving areas contributing to risk of child placement. Examples of miracle answers could include less fighting, child making it through a school day, safer discipline strategies, home hygiene, housing, employment, to name a few.... This is a DHHS referral based programming targeting families at risk of losing their children to foster care. CHS also facilitates the Wraparound process for families with children who have a serious emotional disturbance. The process creates a multi-system child and family team, driven by the family with the assistance of a CHS Family Support Specialist. Its purpose is to make sure families have a voice, improve efficiencies of addressing multiple complex issues and engage service providers in cooperative planning process . Child and family teams could include traditional supports like CMH, DHHS, school administrators, non-traditional supports like neighbors or friends or natural supports like siblings, parents or grandparents. Referrals are made by CMH for families who struggle to make improvements and with increased risk of residential placement for their child. Several families of CHS fall in common with our substance use disorder treatment programs. Our Family Recovery Care Team identifies with families in the throes of the consequences of addiction and are paired with individuals of lived experience. These Peer Recovery Coaches guide families through similar processes outlined above; creating a family voice, improve family safety, connecting families to resources, work towards recovery readiness and assist to reduce barriers associated with their chosen pathway to recovery – establish goals to preserve the unity of family. Call Catholic Human Services to learn more.

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Senior Volunteer Programs Make a Difference Are you retired and looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of others? Do you live in Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, or Wexford County? ​ Senior Volunteer Programs needs you! We help strengthen families in northern Michigan, but we can't do it alone. We seek volunteers to work with children in the classroom setting and become companions to isolated seniors. ​ Our program is part of AmeriCorps Seniors, which provides $600 monthly average stipends for volunteers who qualify. Classroom Grandparent Volunteer (Foster Grandparent Program) Foster Grandparent volunteers, serve as role models, mentors, and tutors to children in need. Volunteers serve 15+ hours per week by meeting with children in schools, Head Start, daycare, YMCA, summer camp, or other center settings. Not only do volunteers help children with specific learning such as reading, writing, and math, but they also provide a listening ear and companionship. Classroom grandparents become safe, consistent mentors in the lives of children at risk. Senior Companion Volunteer Senior Companion Volunteers serve as advocates, supporters, and companions to older adults who are frail and isolated. Volunteers serve 15+ hours/week providing respite for family caregivers. ​ Volunteers may transport and accompany seniors to doctor appointments, barber/beauty shop, pharmacy, and grocery shopping. ​ Senior companions help connect seniors to their community and help them maintain their dignity and independence. ​ To learn more, call 1-800-658-8554 or fill out the contact form , and we will contact you.

Download Forms Group A Forms Our clinical staff at Catholic Human Services is trained and certified to provide best-practice outpatient treatment to people with substance use disorders. Our treatment philosophy is based on the belief that addiction is a disease and that abstinence is a necessary first step in managing the condition. Contact us today for an appointment. Get the CHS Forms App