Catholic Charities Senior Outreach Program

Across the shoreline of the glistening Lake St. Clair, you’ll find Catholic Charities Senior Outreach Program. They’re located on the campus of St. Lucy Catholic Church in St. Clair Shores, Michigan.

While this location doesn’t directly treat substance use disorder, it can support individuals impacted by the effects of addiction in their lives or families. Catholic Charities runs several behavioral health centers which you may be referred to for in-depth addiction counseling.

Proactive Care That Looks After the Community

This program began in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, when the staff noticed that many unemployed and homebound older adults were experiencing food insecurity. They created a communal “pantry” and set up weekly deliveries to feed between 60 and 70 households every week.

Each delivery contains at least 21 meals worth of food, with some extra goodies for snacking and treats. They can accommodate different dietary requirements and ensure every meal is healthy.

Additional Support for Adults and Seniors

I think it's notable that this location also provides adult day services, a volunteer program that supports retired people and seniors, and a senior companion program.

If you’re looking for targeted substance abuse treatment, you can attend behavioral health counseling sessions at several of Catholic Charities’ other locations. This facility can direct you on where to go and who to contact, so I like that you can still reach out and get connected with the right place.

Their goal is to give people hope that healing is possible. Their counseling for substance dependency can also dive into rebuilding relationships with your family, managing chronic anger issues, or loneliness. The idea is that you can visit them no matter what you’re struggling with, and leave with a plan to get better and a team of individuals ready to support you and cheer you on.