Helpful Links

Catholic Charities Counseling Services...

0ffers a number of programs for those in various need:

 

Counseling/Therapy

Catholic Charities of Beaver County provides a variety of counseling services such as individual, marital and family therapy; and anger management group sessions. Services are available on a sliding fee scale in the Beaver, PA office of Catholic Charities. If you have or a loved one has a counseling need that is beyond the scope of offered services, a qualified local referral will be provide. Call 724.775.0758 for information. All calls are confidential. Visit www.ccpgh.org for more on all Catholic Charities programs and services.
 

Pregnancy/Parenting Program

Through the Pregnancy and Parenting Program, Catholic Charities offers supportive services to women who may find themselves in a crisis pregnancy or to new mothers and fathers as they contend with the transitions surrounding the arrival of each new life. Support takes many forms—baby items, counseling and life skills are a few ways we help. This is a completely free service that is offered until the unborn child is one year of age. All clients will receive free baby items at each visit and items are based on donations. Services are offered to all regardless of religious affiliation, race, marital status, sex, age, or socio-economic status. If you have any questions, please call 724.775.0758.
 

Catholic Charities Drive

Catholic Charities is in dire need of diapers. They will collect diapers (sizes 2-5) and wipes for low-income, struggling parents of infants under two who are served through Catholic Charities Pregnancy and Parenting Program. You may drop items off in the vestibule. If you prefer to donate diapers electronically, log on to your regular Amazon account at www.smile.amazon.com and select Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh as the organization you would like to benefit from your purchase. Select your diapers and wipes, and have them mailed to our downtown office at: 212 9th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. By logging in through Amazon Smile, you donate 0.5% of the cost of your purchase to Catholic Charities!
 

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Natural Family Planning

An online course is available on natural family planning is available at the website www.nfpandmore.org address for the Natural Family Planning International (NFPI) organization.
 

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Helping Kids, Be Kids

A program by Variety called "Helping Kids, Be Kids" provides children with disabilities through unique programs, experiences, and equipment in 56 counties throughout Pennsylvania and West Virginia.  Variety (of Pittsburgh), through its children’s charity, strives to enable kids with disabilities to live life to the fullest with a focus on mobility, communication, and social inclusion/interaction.  Specifically, Variety provides at no cost:

• Individually tailored adaptive bikes for eligible kids to give them those same feeling of joy, freedom, and fun that most of us felt while riding a bike through its “My Bike” Program
• Individually customized, adaptive strollers to eligible children for easy,  on
  -the-
  go mobility and participation through its “My Stroller” Program
  
• Individually designed communication devices for eligible kids living with a communication disorder to give them a voice at all times through its “My Voice” Program

Visit https://diopitt.org/free-child-adaptive-devices 
for more information,
 

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Holy Family Institute

Every young person deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, fulfilling life. Our mission is to provide students that chance.  To build communities that support and encourage one another, the Holy Family Institute begins by empowering individuals. Through a variety of innovative educational programs, it empowers young people to renew their communities.  Holy Family Institute provides help, healing, and hope to children and families throughout Western Pennsylvania.  Rooted in the rich tradition of Catholic social teaching and the heritage of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, we empower children and families to lead responsible lives and develop healthy and meaningful relationships built on faith, hope and love.  Visit the website of the Holy Family Institute at https://www.hfi-pgh.org/ for further information.
 

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Addiction Recovery Ministry

The mission of Addiction Recovery Ministry (ARM) is to provide support, encouragement, and education to all struggling with addiction and recovery.  It offers a variety of pathways to recovery and to help guide people through difficult times as well as find renewed hope in the future.  ARM works to supplement existing recovery programs and connect with people on a deeper, more spiritual level.  If you are seeking help, visit the ARM website at  https://addictionrecoveryministrypittsburgh.org/ today.
 

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Faith in Action

Faith in Action Beaver County is here! This special program provides no-cost rides to Beaver County seniors over 60 who need transportation within the county to their medical appointments. Participating seniors must give two weeks prior notice to their medical appointment when requesting a ride.

For further information on how to make use of this program, download a Faith in Action Beaver County Flyer.]

Faith in Action: Call for Drivers
Additional drivers are needed for the service provided through Faith in Action. Faith in Action is a nonprofit organization that provides clients with rides to doctor appointments within Beaver County.  Clients must be 60 years old or older.  We accept no money for our services.  (Please note that Faith in Action does not provide service to people who cannot get to and from the car independently.)  If you volunteer to be a driver, you must have a current driver’s license, valid auto insurance, a background check and criminal clearance.  (Directions on how to obtain the last two will be provided.)  This is a much needed service in our area.  Faith in Action has provided well over one thousand rides since its inception in Beaver County.  If you are interested in serving God through this organization, please call Mary Horzempa at 724.774.4289.