The vision of Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County (CSSW) is to help people live safe, meaningful and independent lives, in a more just community. We change lives by stepping up each and every day and responding to the very real needs facing our community. CSSW actively addresses the causes and consequences of poverty, family chaos and violence. We tackle problems brought on by age, mental illness, substance abuse, disability, and stress through a wide spectrum of services designed to help people at all stages of life. Our services include:

Counseling

• Alternatives to Domestic Aggression • Behavioral Health Counseling Services • Marriage Preparation • Prisoner Re-Entry • RENEW for Women • Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Food, Health & Housing

• Emergency Food • FUSE – Frequent Users System Engagement • Housing Support Services • HVA Patient Advocacy • Intentional Communities of Washtenaw

Parenting & Families

• Families First • Family Time • Healthy Families • Washtenaw Child Advocacy Center

Seniors

• Adult Day Services – “The Oaks” • Grandparents as Parents • Medicare/Medicaid Assistance • Neighborhood Senior Services • Neighbor to Neighbor Home Services • Resource Advocacy • Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers • RSVP (Senior Volunteer) • Tax Assistance

Pregnancy & Adoption

• Adoption Services • Father Patrick Jackson House • Foster Care • Post-Adoption Services • Pregnancy Counseling

Collaborations

• Blueprint for Aging • Casa Latina • FUSE – Frequent User Systems Engagement • Literacy Coalition of Washtenaw County • Prisoner ReEntry • Washtenaw Housing Alliance • WITH Housing