programs of Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio.
For almost 100 years, Catholic Charities has served people of all faiths in our community. While they provide a wide variety of needed services, Butler County United Way funds are focused on supporting Catholic Charities programming which assists individuals and families toward productive and self-sufficient futures. Through individual, couples, family, and group counseling, Catholic Charities works with clients with a wide range of mental and emotional difficulties.
One example of their work can be found in the story of Matt who came to Catholic Charities because of his long-term symptoms of depression, saying that he had difficulties staying focused, was unable to sleep through the night, and had become very irritable and impatient with his wife and children. Matt conceded that he often used demeaning and patronizing language toward his family members. Matt and his counselor established treatment goals pertaining to thought correction, behaving in the manner he wished to feel, and respectful treatment of his family members. Within six sessions, Matt was no longer perceiving his life circumstances in "all or nothing" terms, and he was able to accept the areas of his life which fell short of his expectations. Matt reported that he began to feel more loving toward his family members when he treated them more respectfully, and that the entire family was enjoying a more peaceful and caring home environment.
Matt's story is not unusual. Over 300 individuals sought help from Catholic Charities this year. For those who participated in at least 6 sessions, 76% found that they were able to feel more capable in major life areas, including home (parenting, household chores, money management), school (enrollment, attendance, performance), and work (obtainment, attendance, performance).
Jim Beiting, the Chief Operating Officer for Catholic Charities emphasizes the impact of the Butler County United Way. "We couldn't transform the lives that we do without the invaluable support of the Butler County United Way. Our clients' lives are changing for the better."
Catholic Charities Mental Health Counseling is available to all income levels and faiths. They accept insurance and Medicaid. They have a sliding fee scale for others based on ability to pay. Services are offered at their Hamilton location at 1910 Fairgrove Avenue, Suite B. The phone number to call to set up a confidential appointment is (513) 385-9600. There is no waiting list and appointments can be set up immediately.
For more information, visit
ccswoh.org/counseling.
