The senior adjusting to recent blindness, the developmentally disabled child, and the emotionally challenged adult need the intensive care and support provided by Catholic Charities to live with dignity and in safety. Through a network of specialized services, Catholic Charities cares compassionately for the most vulnerable New Yorkers – non-Catholics and Catholics alike. Learn how our agencies help the most vulnerable: those with developmental disabilities, abused and neglected children, adults with mental illness, teenagers and adults dealing with alcohol and substance abuse.
Impact
- 1,571 pre-school children helped through early intervention and special education classes
- 2,023 people cared for in residences or apartments
- 34,356 individuals with mental illnesses supported in their own apartments
- 221 individuals receiving therapy to deal with their challenges
- 5,126 visually and hearing impaired individuals participating in adaptive training
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Finding Treatment Services
Catholic Charities provides a comprehensive continuum of services to assist individuals suffering from the disease of addiction, those in recovery who need additional support, and the family members and loved ones who support them. Using tested and proven practices tailored to meet the individual’s needs, Catholic Charities provides confidential support with dignity and respect.
Catholic Charities provides alcohol and substance abuse treatment and support for those seeking recovery and for the families who love them.
We understand that addiction is complex and has devastating impacts on communities. Catholic Charities programs are designed to help individuals and their families through the recovery process. Our programs range from outpatient clinics and support groups to inpatient recovery programs.
Find a Catholic Charities agency that offers addiction services.
Finding Prevention Services
Understanding and identifying risk behaviors helps families, schools and communities learn what they can do to reduce or avoid substance use/abuse and promote healthy development among children, adolescents, and young adults. Catholic Charities provides prevention services in school and community settings for youth and parents.
Other Resources on Finding Treatment & Prevention Services
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) has a comprehensive list of treatment and prevention services.
You can call the OASAS 24-hour HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) where you will find:
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Masters level clinicians who are professional, well-trained and knowledgeable
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Crisis and motivational interviewing for callers in need
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Referrals to more than 1,500 local prevention and treatment providers
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48 hours call back to those who wish to be contacted
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Multilingual
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Informational materials
Find a full list of organizations that provide treatment services
Catholic Charities provides alcohol and substance abuse treatment and support for those seeking recovery and for the families who love them.
We understand that addiction is complex and has devastating impacts on communities. Catholic Charities programs are designed to help individuals and their families through the recovery process. Our programs range from outpatient clinics and support groups to inpatient recovery programs.
Find a Catholic Charities agency that offers addiction services.
