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direct service · 39
- Community Outreach and Crisis Assistance Emergency Supply DistributionConducts routine community outreach to distribute life-sustaining supplies such as water, food, hygiene supplies, and seasonal weather gear. This includes providing supplies to individuals with serious mental illness who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Coconino, Yavapai, and Mohave Counties.
- Coordinated Entry and Rapid Re-Housing Programs Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates Coordinated Entry as the centralized intake and referral system for homeless services in Northern Arizona and provides Rapid Re-Housing assistance to help individuals and families quickly transition from homelessness to permanent housing, with case management and support services.
- Coordinated Entry for Homeless Services Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates Coordinated Entry as the required intake and referral process for homeless individuals and families in Northern Arizona, connecting them to appropriate services.
- Coordinated Entry for Homeless Services Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOperates Coordinated Entry as the required intake and referral process for homeless individuals and families in Northern Arizona, facilitating access to appropriate services.
- Counseling Services Outpatient Mental Health CounselingOffers counseling services to individuals, couples, and families in the Phoenix metro area, providing mental health support regardless of faith, income, or background. Services include in-person sessions and telehealth options for individuals across Arizona, with a program operating since 1952.
- Counseling Services Outpatient Mental Health CounselingProvides counseling services to individuals, couples, and families in the Phoenix metro area and via telehealth across Arizona, offering mental health support regardless of faith, income, or background. This program has been operating in Phoenix since 1952.
- Domestic Violence and Sex Trafficking Support Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportAssists survivors of domestic violence and sex trafficking by providing safe shelter, case management, and trauma-informed care. This includes operating My Sisters’ Place, a domestic violence shelter with up to 30 beds, offering 24-hour staffing, weekly case management, and individual and group counseling.
- Domestic Violence and Sex Trafficking Support Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportAssists survivors of domestic violence and sex trafficking with shelter, case management, and trauma-informed care. This includes operating My Sisters’ Place, a domestic violence shelter with up to 30 beds, providing confidential shelter, 24-hour staffing, weekly case management, and individual and group counseling.
- Domestic Violence and Sex Trafficking Survivor Support Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportProvides safe shelter and comprehensive support to survivors of domestic violence and sex trafficking through My Sisters’ Place, a confidential shelter with up to 30 beds, 24-hour staffing, case management, counseling, and assistance with ID replacement, school enrollment, employment, and benefits access.
- Domestic Violence and Sex Trafficking Survivor Support Services Domestic & Sexual Violence Crisis SupportOperates My Sisters’ Place, a confidential domestic violence shelter in the East Valley with up to 30 beds, offering safe shelter, 24-hour staffing, case management, and trauma-informed care for survivors and their children. Provides individual and group counseling, assistance with ID replacement, school enrollment, employment, and benefits access.
- Durable Medical Equipment Loan Program Durable Medical Equipment LendingProvides access to durable medical equipment such as crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs on a loan basis, requiring a non-refundable deposit for some items and their return for reuse by others.
- Durable Medical Equipment Loan Program Medical Cost & Equipment AssistanceProvides access to durable medical equipment—including crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, and commodes—on a loan basis with a non-refundable deposit for some items, requiring return for reuse. Supports individuals recovering from injury or surgery to maintain independence.
- Durable Medical Equipment Loan ProgramProvides access to durable medical equipment such as crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs on a loan basis to individuals recovering from injury or surgery, requiring a non-refundable deposit for some items and their return for reuse.
- Early Childhood EducationOffers comprehensive early childhood education through Early Head Start and Head Start programs, serving children from 12 months to 5 years of age with full-day program sessions to prepare them for school success.
- Early Childhood EducationOffers comprehensive early education programs, including Early Head Start and Head Start, for children from 12 months to 5 years of age, providing quality childcare and developmental support to prepare them for school success.
- Early Childhood Education ProgramsOperates Early Head Start and Head Start programs providing comprehensive early education for children ages 12 months to 5 years, including full-day sessions from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, developmental support, and school readiness services.
- Early Childhood Education Programs Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsOffers comprehensive early childhood education through Early Head Start and Head Start programs for children ages 12 months to 5 years, including full-day sessions from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, developmental support, and school readiness preparation.
- Emergency Shelter and Day Resource Services Emergency Shelter ServicesOperates emergency shelters and day resource centers that provide hot meals, showers, hygiene supplies, laundry facilities, computer access, and case management to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Services are available in Bullhead City and other locations across central and northern Arizona.
- Foster Care and Adoption Services Foster Care and Adoption ServicesProvides foster care and adoption services, including therapeutic foster care and full-service private infant adoption support through the Joining Hearts program, placing children in safe, loving homes and supporting families through the adoption process. The organization also offers information sessions for prospective foster parents.
- Foster Care and Adoption Services Foster Care and Adoption ServicesProvides foster care and adoption services, including therapeutic foster care with clinical intervention, support for unaccompanied refugee minors, and full-service private infant adoption through the Joining Hearts program. Offers information sessions and certification support for prospective foster parents.
- Foster Care and Adoption Services Foster Care and Adoption ServicesProvides foster care and adoption services, including therapeutic foster care with clinical intervention for youth, licensing support for foster parents, and full-service private infant adoption through the Joining Hearts program, guiding families from certification to finalization.
- Foster Care and Adoption Services Foster Care and Adoption ServicesProvides foster care and adoption services, including information sessions for prospective foster parents, therapeutic foster care for youth, and supportive environments for unaccompanied refugee minors. The organization also offers full-service private infant adoption support through the Joining Hearts program.
- Homeless Outreach and Day Resource Centers Emergency Shelter ServicesOperates Day Resource Centers in Bullhead City and other locations offering hot meals, showers, hygiene supplies, laundry facilities, computer access, and clothing to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Conducts community outreach to distribute food, water, and seasonal supplies such as winter gear and summer hydration items.
- Homeless Shelter and Support Services Emergency Shelter ServicesOperates emergency shelters and day resource centers in Bullhead City and the Tri-State area, providing temporary housing, hot meals, showers, hygiene supplies, laundry facilities, and computer access for individuals, families, and veterans experiencing homelessness. This includes private rooms for families and case management support.
- Mental Health Counseling Services Outpatient Mental Health CounselingProvides individual, couple, and family counseling services in the Phoenix metro area and via telehealth across Arizona, with evening in-person sessions available Monday through Thursday. The counseling program has been operating since 1952.
- Mental Health Counseling Services Outpatient Mental Health CounselingOffers individual, couple, and family counseling services in the Phoenix metro area and via telehealth across Arizona, with evening hours available Monday through Thursday. The program has operated since 1952 and provides trauma-informed care to clients regardless of faith, income, or background.
- Outreach and Community Support Services Emergency Supply DistributionConducts routine community outreach to distribute food, water, hygiene supplies, summer hydration items, and winter weather gear to individuals in need. Also operates Coordinated Entry, the required intake and referral system for homeless individuals and families in Northern Arizona.
- Outreach and Crisis Assistance Emergency Supply DistributionConducts routine community outreach to distribute life-sustaining supplies such as water, food, hygiene supplies, summer hydration supplies, and winter weather gear, particularly to individuals with serious mental illness experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Coconino, Yavapai, and Mohave Counties.
- Outreach and Support for Individuals with Serious Mental IllnessProvides life-sustaining supplies and support through the PATH program to individuals with serious mental illness who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Coconino, Yavapai, and Mohave Counties.
- PATH Program for Individuals with Serious Mental IllnessProvides life-sustaining supplies and support services through the PATH program to individuals with serious mental illness who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Coconino, Yavapai, and Mohave Counties.
- Permanent Supportive Housing Residential Re-Entry Support for Homeless MenProvides permanent supportive housing to chronically homeless individuals and families, including those with disabilities or substance use disorders, helping them maintain stable housing and access essential services. This includes a Community Re-Entry housing program that has served nearly 140 individuals since 2016, with most finding employment within 30 days.
- Permanent Supportive and Transitional Housing for Homeless Individuals and FamiliesProvides permanent supportive housing and transitional housing to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, including those with disabilities or substance use disorders, with an average stay of nine months and support services to maintain stable housing. Operates emergency shelters in Bullhead City and the Tri-State area, serving up to 40 individuals, three families, and eight veterans, with private rooms, meals, and case management.
- Permanent Supportive and Transitional Housing for Homeless Individuals and FamiliesProvides permanent supportive housing and transitional housing programs for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, including those with disabilities or substance use disorders, with an average stay of nine months and support services to maintain stable housing. Operates emergency shelters in Bullhead City and the Tri-State area, serving up to 40 individuals, three families, and eight veterans, with private accommodations and access to communal facilities.
- Rapid Re-Housing and Re-Entry Support Residential Re-Entry Support for Homeless MenAssists individuals transitioning from homelessness or incarceration through Rapid Re-Housing and Community Re-Entry programs, with support in securing permanent housing and employment. Served nearly 140 individuals in the Community Re-Entry program since 2016.
- Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Refugee Resettlement and Integration SupportSupports refugees and immigrants through resettlement assistance, employment services, and cultural integration programs, helping them transition to new lives and work towards citizenship.
- Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services Refugee Resettlement and Integration SupportSupports refugees and immigrants through resettlement assistance, employment services, cultural integration programs, and support toward citizenship for those fleeing persecution, violence, and poverty.
- Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement and Integration Services Refugee Resettlement and Integration SupportSupports refugees and immigrants through resettlement assistance, employment services, cultural integration programs, and pathways to citizenship. Operates a foster care program for unaccompanied refugee minors and provides support to their foster families.
- Refugee and Immigrant Support Refugee Resettlement and Integration SupportSupports refugees and immigrants through resettlement assistance, employment services, cultural integration programs, and assistance toward citizenship. This includes providing supportive environments for unaccompanied refugee minors in foster care.
- Transitional Housing Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOffers transitional housing with an average length of stay of nine months, and assists individuals and families in transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing through programs like Rapid Re-Housing.
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- "Walking Alongside" Support Model walking_alongsideThe organization uses a "walking alongside" model to provide continuous support to individuals on their path to achieving permanent solutions and stability.
- Community Collaboration Model community_collaboration_modelThe organization fosters collaborative service delivery by engaging various community stakeholders, including parishes, schools, businesses, churches, clients, volunteers, staff, partners, and donors, to support and expand community services.
- Community Collaboration and Engagement community_collaborationThe organization fosters collaborative service delivery by engaging parishes, schools, businesses, churches, clients, volunteers, staff, partners, and donors in projects to support and expand community services.
- Community Collaboration and Volunteer Engagement community collaboration modelLeverages partnerships with parishes, schools, businesses, volunteers, donors, and other stakeholders to expand service capacity and ensure community-embedded, collaborative delivery of support programs.
- Community Resource Navigation community_resource_navigationThe organization connects clients to essential community resources through staff-assisted navigation and support, ensuring they can access the services they need.
- Community Resource Navigation community_resource_navigationThe organization connects clients to essential community resources through staff-assisted navigation and support, ensuring they can access the help they need.
- Coordinated Entry System coordinated_entryThe organization uses a coordinated entry system to assess eligibility and refer individuals to appropriate housing assistance programs, streamlining access to support.
- Coordinated Entry System coordinated_entryThe organization utilizes a coordinated entry system to efficiently assess eligibility and refer individuals to the most appropriate housing assistance programs, streamlining access to support.
- Coordinated Entry and Resource Navigation coordinated_entryUtilizes a coordinated entry system to assess client needs and eligibility, then connects individuals to appropriate housing and community resources through staff-assisted navigation and case management.
- Culturally Responsive Shelter Services culturally_responsive_shelterThe organization provides shelter services that are culturally sensitive, offering private family rooms and communal facilities that support diverse cultural and nutritional preferences to promote dignity and stability for residents.
- Culturally Responsive Shelter and Family Support culturally-responsive-shelter-servicesDesigns shelter services—including private family rooms and culturally appropriate kitchen access—to honor cultural and nutritional preferences, promoting dignity, stability, and family unity.
- Culturally-Responsive Shelter Services culturally_responsive_shelter_servicesThe organization provides private family rooms and access to communal facilities, including kitchens that support cultural and nutritional preferences, to promote dignity and stability within its shelter services.
- Faith-Based Service Delivery faith_based_service_deliveryThe organization operates as a faith-based entity, with its service delivery guided by Catholic social teaching and spiritual values.
- Faith-Based Service Delivery faith-based service deliveryOperates services grounded in Catholic social teaching and spiritual values, integrating faith-based principles into outreach and care for vulnerable populations.
- Holistic Family Support in Early Childhood Education holistic_family_supportThe organization employs a holistic, family-centered approach to early childhood education, integrating services for both children and their families to support comprehensive development and well-being.
- Holistic Family-Centered Early Childhood Support holistic_family_supportThe organization uses a holistic, family-centered approach to early childhood education, integrating services for both children and their families, and actively engaging parents through curricula, policy councils, and meetings to support child development and family involvement.
- Holistic Family-Centered Early Childhood Support holistic_family_supportThe organization uses a holistic, family-centered approach to early childhood education, integrating services for both children and their families, and actively engaging parents through curricula and participatory structures to support child development and family involvement.
- Holistic Resettlement Model holistic_resettlementThe organization employs a holistic resettlement model that integrates housing, employment, and cultural support to help refugees and immigrants build new lives in the community.
- Holistic Resettlement and Integration holistic_resettlementThe organization employs a holistic resettlement model for refugees and immigrants, integrating housing, employment, and cultural support to facilitate their successful integration and ability to build new lives within the community.
- Holistic Resettlement for Refugees and Immigrants holistic_resettlementEmploys a comprehensive model that integrates housing, employment support, cultural orientation, and community networks to empower refugees and immigrants to rebuild their lives with dignity and long-term self-sufficiency.
- Housing First with Wrap-Around Services housing-firstUses a Housing First approach that prioritizes immediate access to stable, permanent housing combined with comprehensive wrap-around services—including case management, employment assistance, substance use recovery support, and community referrals—to address the root causes of homelessness and support long-term stability.
- Housing First with Wrap-Around Services housing_firstThe organization utilizes a Housing First model that prioritizes stable housing and combines it with comprehensive wrap-around services, including case management, substance use recovery support, employment assistance, and community referrals, to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness in achieving permanent housing and independence.
- Housing First with Wrap-around Services housing_firstThe organization utilizes a Housing First model, providing stable housing as a primary intervention, combined with comprehensive wrap-around services such as case management, substance use support, employment assistance, and community referrals, to address the multifaceted needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
- Housing-Based Case Management housing_based_case_managementThe organization provides weekly case management meetings to address barriers to stable housing and behavioral or medical needs, supporting individuals in maintaining their housing stability.
- Individualized Case Management individualized_case_managementThe organization uses individualized service plans developed with case managers to address diverse client needs, including documentation, education, employment, and public benefits access, ensuring tailored support for each individual.
- Individualized Case Management individualized_case_managementThe organization provides individualized service plans and weekly case management meetings to address diverse client needs, including barriers to stable housing, behavioral or medical needs, documentation, education, employment, and access to public benefits.
- Individualized, Family-Centered Case Management individualized-case-managementImplements personalized service plans through regular case management that addresses behavioral health, medical needs, documentation, education, employment, and public benefits access, with a focus on family stability and child development.
- Medical Equipment Loan Program medical_equipment_loan_programThe organization operates a medical equipment loan program to promote mobility and independence for individuals recovering from injury or surgery, particularly those with limited financial resources.
- Medical Equipment Loan Program for Independence medical_equipment_loan_programOperates a loan program for medical equipment to support mobility and recovery, particularly for low-income individuals, enhancing independence and reducing barriers to health and stability.
- Parental Engagement for Child Development parental_engagementThe organization actively engages parents through a parenting curriculum, policy councils, committee meetings, and conferences to support child development and foster family involvement in educational processes.
- Peer-Supported Recovery Model peer_supported_recoveryThe organization operates in a peer-supported environment where residents share responsibilities and participate in regular group meetings, fostering mutual support and collective problem-solving for recovery and stability.
- Peer-Supported Recovery Model peer_supported_recovery_modelThe organization operates in a peer-supported environment where residents share responsibilities and participate in regular group meetings to discuss challenges and solutions, fostering mutual support in recovery.
- Peer-Supported Recovery and Community Living peer-supported recovery modelOperates supportive housing environments—particularly for reentry and recovery populations—where residents share responsibilities and engage in regular group meetings to build accountability, mutual support, and life skills in a structured, peer-driven setting.
- Permanent Solutions for Vulnerable Populations permanent_solutionsThe organization is committed to helping the community's most vulnerable by providing solutions that permanently improve lives, rather than offering temporary fixes.
- Reentry Support for Justice-Involved Individuals reentry_supportThe organization provides shared, affordable, and sober living environments to support individuals re-entering the community after involvement with the justice system, facilitating their successful reintegration.
- Reentry Support for Justice-Involved Individuals reentry_supportThe organization offers shared, affordable, sober living environments to support individuals re-entering the community after involvement with the justice system.
- Relationship Strengthening Counseling relationship_strengtheningThe organization offers couples and family counseling in a nonjudgmental setting, specifically focused on improving communication, emotional regulation, and overall relationship strength.
- Relationship-Strengthening Counseling relationship_strengthening_counselingThe organization offers couples and family counseling focused on improving communication, emotional regulation, and relationship strength in a nonjudgmental setting.
- Relationship-Strengthening Counseling relationship_strengtheningThe organization offers couples and family counseling focused on improving communication, emotional regulation, and strengthening relationships in a nonjudgmental setting.
- Relationship-Strengthening Counseling Services relationship-strengthening counselingOffers counseling for couples and families focused on improving communication, emotional regulation, and relational resilience in a nonjudgmental, supportive environment.
- Support Network for Unaccompanied Minors support_networkThe organization provides a comprehensive supportive environment for unaccompanied refugee minors through a network of mentors, case managers, former youth, volunteers, and community members, fostering their well-being and integration.
- Support Network for Unaccompanied Minors support_network_for_unaccompanied_minorsThe organization provides a supportive environment for unaccompanied refugee minors through a network of mentors, case managers, former youth, volunteers, and community members.
- Therapeutic Foster Care therapeutic_foster_careThe organization uses a therapeutic foster care model that integrates clinical intervention and tailored treatment for youth with mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs.
- Therapeutic Foster Care therapeutic_foster_careThe organization employs a therapeutic foster care model that integrates clinical intervention and tailored treatment plans for youth with mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs, providing specialized support in a family setting.
- Therapeutic Foster Care for Youth with Behavioral Health Needs therapeutic_foster_careProvides specialized foster care that integrates clinical interventions and individualized treatment plans to support youth with mental, emotional, and behavioral health challenges in safe, therapeutic environments.
- Trauma-Informed Care trauma_informed_careThe organization delivers inclusive, trauma-informed counseling and services in a nonjudgmental, safe environment, helping individuals process emotions, learn coping strategies, and address stressors and trauma, regardless of their background.
- Trauma-Informed Care trauma_informed_careThe organization delivers inclusive, trauma-informed counseling services in a nonjudgmental, safe environment, accessible to all, regardless of faith, income, or background, to help individuals process emotions and develop coping strategies for stressors and trauma.
- Trauma-Informed Counseling and Mental Health Services trauma-informed_careProvides accessible, inclusive counseling services grounded in trauma-informed care principles, delivered by licensed professionals and supervised interns in a safe, nonjudgmental environment to help individuals process trauma, develop coping strategies, and improve emotional regulation.
- Volunteer-Dependent Service Delivery volunteer_dependent_service_deliveryThe organization relies on the engagement of volunteers to expand its capacity and reach in delivering services to vulnerable populations.
- Walking Alongside Model for Long-Term Stability walking_alongsideUses a relational, long-term support approach—“walking alongside” clients—to guide individuals toward permanent solutions by building trust, addressing evolving needs, and fostering personal agency.
- Wraparound Services for Emergency Shelter wraparound_servicesThe organization combines emergency shelter with access to basic needs and case management to provide comprehensive support for individuals in securing permanent housing.
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what they call their work
Coordinated Entry
Interview and referral system for homeless individuals and families in Northern Arizona to determine eligibility and access to housing assistance programs
Counseling Program
Provides counseling services to individuals, couples, and families (ages 9+) in the Phoenix metro area and via telehealth for Arizona residents, addressing issues like abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting. Services are fee-based with a sliding scale and accept certain AHCCCS plans.
Counseling Services
Fee-based counseling with sliding scale for individuals, couples, and families; serves ages 9+; addresses abuse, anxiety/depression, divorce, grief, parenting, and stress; offered in-person and via telehealth
Homeless Services
Assists individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Northern Arizona to find safe, stable, and affordable housing. Services begin with a Coordinated Entry interview and referral process to determine eligibility for programs like Permanent Supportive Housing.
Permanent Supportive Housing
Housing assistance program for homeless individuals and families in Northern Arizona, accessed through Coordinated Entry system
Sheltering Our Neighbors
Provides safe shelter and compassionate support to individuals and families facing homelessness, domestic violence, incarceration, and sexual exploitation.
Strengthening Children and Families
Offers life-affirming services such as early education, counseling, foster education and certification, adoption, and in-home case management to make families stronger and more resilient.
Welcoming Refugees and Immigrants
Helps refugees and immigrants integrate into a safe, healthy environment and provides support on their path to citizenship.
Westside Head Start
Comprehensive early childhood education program for children ages 1-5, emphasizing pre-reading, language, math, cognitive skills, health, and social-emotional competence, with family support services
Westside Head Start and Early Head Start
Offers comprehensive childhood education for disadvantaged children aged 12 months to 5 years, focusing on pre-reading, language, math, cognitive skills, health, and social-emotional competence. Includes a parenting curriculum and resources for families.
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who they work with
- Administration for Children and Families Government — Federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that administers the Office of Head Start grant.
- AmeriCorps Partner — Collaborates with AmeriCorps to support volunteer programs.
- Child and Adult Care Food Program Partner — Partner program providing child nutrition services to Westside Head Start participants.
- Connection Center Partner — Referral partner for the Community Re-Entry program in Yavapai County.
- Diocese of Phoenix Government — Faith-based affiliate providing oversight and support for Catholic Charities Community Services in Arizona.
- Diocese of Phoenix Government — One of the major social service agencies of the Diocese of Phoenix
- Flagstaff Shelter Services Partner — Collaborates with Catholic Charities to conduct Coordinated Entry interviews in Coconino County.
- Legacy Foundation Partner — Funded the Christine Stamper Center for Help & Hope, where Catholic Charities operates the emergency shelter.
- Maricopa County Government — Operates the 24-hour domestic violence hotline in coordination with area shelters including My Sisters’ Place.
- Office of Head Start Government — Federal grant funder supporting the Westside Head Start program through Grant Number 09CH012063.
- Pathways to Community Partner — Referral partner for the Community Re-Entry program in Coconino County.
- Service Enterprise Initiative Network — Recognized as a Service Enterprise, indicating commitment to volunteer management and organizational capacity.
- State of Arizona Government — Partners with the State of Arizona to license foster parents.
- Yavapai County Government — Provides medical equipment loan services within Yavapai County.
- business Partner — Engages businesses in supporting Catholic Charities projects.
- church Partner — Works with churches to carry out community service initiatives.
- parish Partner — Collaborates with parishes to support Catholic Charities projects.
- school Partner — Partners with schools to involve them in Catholic Charities initiatives.