Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan

In the six counties of southeast Michigan, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan serves more than 20,000 people annually of all faiths, races, and cultures through mental health and substance abuse services, assistance for expecting mothers and their young children, immigrant and legal services, crisis intervention for those struggling with addiction, finding forever homes for children in the foster care and adoption system, and caring for seniors and others through our adult day program and senior volunteer programs.

We have expanded our programming to help those in need during the COVID-19 health crisis. Our senior outreach and case management outreaches to seniors and offers delivery services of necessities at no cost, our mental health and substance abuse programs now all have telehealth options, our All Saints Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry continues to service those in Southwest Detroit, and our food distribution hub services pantries that are in need of additional non-perishable goods packed for clients all across Detroit. We are distributing over 10,000 pounds of food a week, checking in with over 400 seniors weekly, performing over 75 deliveries a week, and giving comfort to over 300 individuals a week through telehealth services. Through the leadership of our board president, Archbishop Vigneron, we are act as the corporal works of mercy throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit. We will continue to service Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Lapeer, St. Clair, and Monroe counties and provide help and give hope to all those in need.

As of May 1st, our COVID-19 Outreach programs have:

• 2,187 telehealth sessions (after 5 weeks)
• 1,783 outreach calls to seniors (after 4 weeks)
• 593 food deliveries to seniors homes (after 4 weeks)
• 20,580 lbs equally 1100 bags were delivered to food pantries across Detroit to assist with the increased need (after 2 weeks)

Catholic Charities is here to provide help and give hope during the COVID-19 health crisis. We have adapted to continue serving the needs of the community and we have not stopped fulfilling our mission: Compelled by the love and teachings of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan provides compassionate, quality, professional services and support to people in need.

Need to Talk?

We are here to help.

Our qualified mental health professionals are here to listen! Call us at (888) 271-2350.  

Our FREE hot line is open from 8:00am to 8:00pm daily.  

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