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Catholic Human Services Senior Volunteer Programs connect older adults in Northern Michigan with meaningful volunteer opportunities. Seniors can stay active, engaged, and make a positive impact while supporting local communities and programs. SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS 1/13 GIVE BACK. STAY CONNECTED. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Are you retired and looking for a meaningful way to stay active and give back to your community? Catholic Human Services invites you to join our Senior Volunteer Programs, serving families, children, and older adults throughout Northern Michigan. If you live in Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, or Wexford County, we need your heart, your experience, and your time. Our programs are part of AmeriCorps Seniors, a respected nationwide network of older adult volunteers. Eligible participants may receive a tax-free stipend of up to $320 per month while volunteering. CLASSROOM GRANDPARENT VOLUNTEER Make a lasting impact on the life of a child. Foster Grandparent volunteers serve as mentors, role models, and tutors for children in need—helping with reading, writing, math, and more. Volunteers commit to 15+ hours per week in schools, Head Start programs, daycare centers, YMCAs, summer camps, and other youth programs. Beyond academics, classroom grandparents provide the steady, nurturing presence many children at risk need to thrive. SENIOR COMPANION VOLUNTEER Offer friendship and support to older adults who may be isolated, frail, or homebound. Senior Companion Volunteers also serve 15+ hours per week, assisting with tasks like: Providing companionship and conversation Offering respite for family caregivers Transportation to medical appointments, grocery stores, and local services Helping seniors stay connected to their community and maintain independence Volunteering with Senior Volunteer Programs isn’t just about giving back—it’s about gaining purpose, connection, and joy in retirement. You have the experience. We have the opportunity. Let’s make a difference together. CONTACT SVP - (231) 929-7070 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK! VOLUNTEER WITH SVP Are you interested in volunteering with Senior Volunteer Programs? Please fill out the form below. A member of our staff will contact you soon. Thanks, and we look forward to having you! First name* Last name* Email* Phone* Age * County of Residence* SEND MESSAGE

Get in touch with Catholic Human Services in Northern Michigan. Contact our team for questions about counseling, recovery, prevention, senior programs, volunteer opportunities, or support services. We’re here to help and connect with our community. CONTACT CHS 1000 Hastings St, Traverse City, MI 49686 (231) 947-8110 REQUEST A CALL BACK First name* Last name* Email* Phone* What regional office would you like to hear from?* Traverse City Alpena Cadillac Gaylord I would like to learn more about the following services:* Substance Misuse Services Behavioral Health Employee Assistance Program Adoption and Pregnancy Recovery Care Services Alcohol Highway & Safety Impact Senior Volunteer Programs Supporting Families Up North Prevention Wellness Response Team Other Add a message or tell us more about what you need* SEND MESSAGE

Catholic Human Services offers recovery care services that support individuals on their healing journey across Northern Michigan. Our compassionate, person-centered programs provide guidance, resources, and long-term support for lasting recovery and wellness. RECOVERY CARE SERVICES AMY MULLARD RECOVERY CARE SERVICES MANAGER Click here for bio DR. JASON BEATTY Click here for bio GAGE BEATTY PEER RECOVERY COACH GRAYSON LEWIS PEER RECOVERY COACH Click here for bio CHELSEA NOFFZE RN BSN REGISTERED NURSE - ALPENA REGION Click here for bio REBECCA "BECKY" MEEKER RN REGISTERED NURSE - GAYLORD REGION BRANDON BOURDON WESTERN PEER RECOVERY COACH/CLINICAL APPRENTICE Click here for bio SARAH HEGG WESTERN/SOUTHWESTERN REGION CLINICAL SUPERVISOR Click here for bio RENEE CUNNINGHAM MSN RN REGISTERED NURSE - TC AND CADILLAC REGION Click here for bio

Catholic Human Services prevention programs empower youth, families, and communities across Northern Michigan through education, early intervention, and evidence-based strategies. Our services promote healthy choices, resilience, and substance use prevention. PREVENTION DONNA HARDIES EASTERN/CENTRAL REGION PREVENTION SUPERVISOR Click here for bio AMALIA "MOLLY" HARVEY EASTERN PREVENTION Click here for bio CHET SPENCER EASTERN PREVENTION Click here for bio JENNIFER PAVLAK EASTERN PREVENTION Click here for bio LES THOMAS EASTERN PREVENTION Click here for bio MEGAN LACROSS EASTERN PREVENTION Click here for bio SHARON VREELAND WESTERN PREVENTION Click here for bio STEPHANIE LICHOTA EASTERN PREVENTION Click here for bio COREY COOPER SUBSTANCE MISUSE PREVENTION SPECIALIST Click here for bio SARAH HEGG COO & SOUTHWESTERN REGION CLINICAL SUPERVISOR Click here for bio GAGE BEATTY PEER RECOVERY COACH LAUREN REED WESTERN REGION PREVENTION SUPERVISOR Click here for bio ANDREW THOMPSON CENTRAL PREVENTION Click here for bio JOJEAN THOMPSON CENTRAL PREVENTION Click here for bio KAREN BERTETTO CENTRAL PREVENTION Click here for bio LEIGH ANN THEUNICK CENTRAL PREVENTION Click here for bio LYNDA RUTKOWSKI CENTRAL PREVENTION Click here for bio RANDY MULLARD CENTRAL PREVENTION Click here for bio SUZANNE PRENTICE WESTERN PREVENTION Click here for bio CONNIE KRAJNIAK KULIK PREVENTION SPECIALIST Click here for bio BRANDON BOURDON WESTERN PEER RECOVERY COACH/CLINICAL APPRENTICE Click here for bio GRAYSON LEWIS PEER RECOVERY COACH Click here for bio

Meet the Board of Directors guiding Catholic Human Services with integrity, leadership, and community commitment. Learn how our board supports mission-driven programs that strengthen individuals, families, and communities across Northern Michigan. BOARD OF DIRECTORS BISHOP JEFFERY J. WALSH Click here for bio BARB SOFFREDINE Click here for bio JAMES SUPINA Click here for bio DAN SMITH Click here for bio DAWN EWALD Click here for bio PAUL BEACHNAU Click here for bio DR. JACI FITZGERALD Click here for bio BETSY HARDY, MSN, RN Click here for bio CHRISTINE HITCH Click here for bio RENEE SHIMMEL Click here for bio HON. KATHERYN ROOT (RETIRED)

Meet the Clinical Counselors serving Eastern Northern Michigan at Catholic Human Services. Our licensed professionals provide compassionate, evidence-based counseling and behavioral health support to individuals, families, and communities. CLINICAL COUNSELORS - EASTERN REGION VICKI KONCZAK-MILTZ EASTERN REGION CLINICAL SUPERVISOR Click here for bio JOSEPH GARANT CLINICAL COUNSELOR LAURIE MOUSSEAU CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio LINDSAY WALKER CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio MARCY TREMAIN-NUNNELEY CLINICAL COUNSELOR MARIA KANISZEWSKI CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio NICKOLE STEIN-FISHER CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio RYAN BROWN CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio TINA LAMARRE CASE MANAGER STEPHANIE ORLANDO CLINICAL APPRENTICE CATHERINE ISBELL CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio

Stay up to date with Catholic Human Services’ events, programs, and activities across Northern Michigan. Our calendar provides schedules for counseling sessions, prevention programs, volunteer opportunities, and community engagement events. CALENDAR PEER RECOVERY COACHES Recovery Group with Grayson Lewis Tuesdays from 5:30-7pm. In person at My Michigan building in Houghton Lake Tuesday nights 7pm S.P.U.D. Special Protection Under Direction, meeting of Narcotics Anonymous with Zach Williams Oscoda Church of Christ, 5726 Oscoda St, Oscoda Township, MI 48750 Money Management in Early Recovery with Jon Supernaw Last Monday from 5:30-6:30pm - Traverse City CHS office (in person - 1000 Hastings St) Coache's Corner, with Mark Marrison Tuesday at 12pm via zoom Recovery Hour with Mark Marrison Tuesday at 5pm CHS Cadillac In person Resource Roundtable with Jon Supernaw Tuesday from 6-8pm at Safe Harbor, Traverse City LIFT Resource Roundtable with Denny Brown First Wednesday, from 11am-1pm at The Friendship Community Center Recovery Coaching Happy Hour with Jon Supernaw Wednesdays at 5:30pm CHS TC In Person Resource Roundtable with Jon Supernaw 1st & 3rd Thursday from 8:30am-1pm at Central United Methodist Church Recovery Dharma with Nikki Thursdays at 10:00a CHS Cadillac 421 S Mitchell St (in person) Recovery hour with Mark Marrison Thursdays at 5:30pm via zoom Serenity Recovery with Denny Brown Thursdays at 7pm at Fresh Winds Church

Learn about Catholic Human Services’ mission, values, and commitment to serving individuals and families across Northern Michigan. Our dedicated team provides compassionate, community-based programs that promote wellness, resilience, and hope for all. WHO WE ARE OUR VISION We envision a future where every person in Northern Michigan is free from the grip of abuse, empowered to care for themselves, and connected to the support they need to thrive. At Catholic Human Services, our dedicated staff, board members, senior volunteers, and clients work together each day to turn this vision into reality—one life, one family, one community at a time. WHAT WE BELIEVE A welcoming, open spirit leads to healing. We believe in meeting people where they are. No stigma, just help. While CHS was built on the foundation of the Catholic faith, CHS provides services and employs people of all faiths. We strive to bring a spirit of openness to every interaction with clients, team members, and community partners. We are honored to uplift our clients during times of great challenge and seek to walk alongside them on the road to a better tomorrow. Creative learning leads to better outcomes. We know we don't have all the answers and seek to partner with our clients and communities to develop better and more diverse ways to serve people living in northern Michigan. We do this by: Listening deeply to those we serve. Encouraging innovative thinking of team members. Remaining flexible in our decision-making. Strong people build strong communities. Our communities are stronger when individuals and families are healthy. We believe a strong family is one where each member is accepted and loved and can develop their strengths within the family structure. Parents have what they need to nurture and develop their children, and children have what they need to thrive and grow into healthy, happy adults. Spouses respect, love, and partner with one another to enjoy peaceful moments and successfully take on challenges. Each family CHS works with is unique in makeup and size. Some families are traditional, and others are families of choice.

Meet the Clinical Counselors serving Central Northern Michigan at Catholic Human Services. Our licensed professionals provide compassionate, evidence-based counseling and behavioral health support to individuals, families, and communities. CLINICAL COUNSELORS - CENTRAL REGION VICKI KONCZAK-MILTZ CENTRAL REGION CLINICAL SUPERVISOR Click here for bio CHARLES "CHUCK" HUITEMA CLINICAL APPRENTICE Click here for bio JULIA ADAMS CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio TRACEY WHEELER CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio AMY HAGGERTY CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio MICHELLE KLINE CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio

Catholic Human Services provides Alcohol Highway & Safety programs in Northern Michigan to educate and prevent impaired driving. Our services combine awareness, counseling, and community support to promote responsible choices and safer roads. ALCOHOL HIGHWAY & SAFETY IMPACT PROGRAM DETAILS Alcohol Highway Safety (AHS): A 7.5-hour comprehensive course that educates participants about the effects of alcohol and other substances on driving. The course is delivered in a non-judgmental, supportive format, helping individuals reflect on their choices and understand the real-world consequences of impaired driving. Victim Impact Panel (VIP): This 3.5-hour session features personal stories from individuals affected by impaired driving. Participants gain insight into the human impact of substance-related crashes and the importance of responsible decision-making. FORMAT AND REGISTRATION All classes are held virtually via Zoom, and participants can join using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Once registered, course materials will be mailed to you. Program Fees: $120 – Includes both AHS and VIP $60 – VIP only To register, please contact us by phone or visit us in person. Our team will assist you with the next steps and ensure you are fully prepared for your session. CONTACT A CHS NEAR YOU

Meet the dedicated support staff at Catholic Human Services who ensure smooth operations and effective service delivery across Northern Michigan. Their behind-the-scenes work helps empower individuals, families, and communities with compassionate care. SUPPORT STAFF HEATHER EVERETT OPERATIONS MANAGER Click here for bio FAYE HOUTZ BILLING SPECIALIST APRIL WEBER REGISTRATION AMANDA PRIAMI WESTERN/SOUTHWESTERN SUPPORT STAFF SYDNEY BRANDT WESTERN RECEPTION Click here for bio CHRISTINE BARLEY BILLING SUPERVISOR DOROTHY KEPLINGER WESTERN RECEPTION DAWN MCSWAIN REGISTRATION & SUPPORT STAFF JENNIFER BIRD EASTERN SUPPORT STAFF MICHELLE CHAPPA REGISTRATION CATHERINE HUNT CENTRAL SUPPORT STAFF REBEKKA WELSH CENTRAL RECEPTION

Catholic Human Services provides home-based services across Northern Michigan, delivering personalized care and support to individuals and families. Our compassionate team offers in-home counseling, case management, and assistance to promote health, safety, and well-being. HOME BASED SERVICES NICKOLE STEIN-FISHER HOME BASED SUPERVISOR Click here for bio MICHELLE BAILEY HOME BASED SERVICES