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Catholic Charities West Michigan

Catholic Charities West Michigan provides help for individuals and families throughout the 11-county Diocese of Grand Rapids, regardless of background or religion. The programs and services of Catholic Charities West Michigan have three distinct areas of emphasis: Social Support, Behavioral Health, and Child Welfare/Family Preservation.

Contact:
Deborah J. Nykamp, president/chief executive officer
360 Division Avenue S.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4501
Phone: 616-243-9122, Fax: 616-551-5646
Email: dnykamp@ccwestmi.org

Community Outreach -- including food, shelter, & pantry programs. (Casa de la Paz Emergency Shelter, Catholics Acting on Social Teaching - C.A.S.T, Christian Community Center, Foster Grandparents, God's Kitchen, Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, Low Income Pharmacy Care, Project Rachel (Post Abortion Reconciliation & Counseling), Senior Companions.)
Behavioral Health -- counseling services for individuals & families. (Family, Individual, Child and Grief Counseling, Substance Abuse Treatment, Domestic Violence Group Counseling, Psychiatric Services, Premarital Preparation.)
Child Welfare/Family Preservation -- programs that strengthen families and help keep children safe--including food, shelter, & pantry programs. (Adoption, Post Adoption, Post Adoption Search Services, Abstinence Education & Support, Families First Program, Family Centered Services, Group Decision Making Program, Reunification Program, Family Issues And Parenting Program, Foster Care, Parenting Education Program, Healthy Start/Healthy Families Program, Early Impact, Strong Families/Safe Children Program, Step Down Program, Teen Parenting Program, Pregnancy Counseling & Support.)

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