When you just need help, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse offers:

Adoption
Building new families is a wonderful way Catholic Charities has been serving our community for over a century. We help families prepare to welcome an adoptive child, whether an infant, a child with special needs or an international "gift of love." We also help birth parents in the difficult but loving adoption discernment process. Catholic Charities is here for you, helping to build fruitful, caring relationships after the adoption as well. To read more about our post-adoption services, visit our Friends of Adoption Web site.

Bankruptcy Services
Everyone considering bankruptcy protection must complete a pre-filing "Bankruptcy Briefing Session." Catholic Charities has been approved to issue certificates in compliance with the Bankruptcy Code. Approval does not endorse or assure the quality of an Agency's services. We offer confidential briefing sessions and group sessions with compassionate credit counselors.

Birth Parent Support Services
We counsel expectant birth mothers and fathers each day. We'll listen and help you make the best decision for you and your child. We'll also provide information, support and referrals to help you deal with other concerns or crises in your life.

Domestic Abuse Program (Prairie du Chien Office Only)
Domestic Violence is abuse, mental or physical, of one person by another person with whom the abused has a significant and intimate relationship. Domestic violence can occur in relationships whether the couple are living together or not, are married, divorced, separated or not married, has children or not or are a heterosexual or homosexual couple. The Crawford County Domestic Abuse Project will provide the advocate to help you. An advocate is a volunteer who will help you by offering personal support when and where it is needed.

Emergency Support Services
At one time or another we all find ourselves in a difficult situation. Catholic Charities offers confidential, compassionate assistance with life's basic needs. In a crisis that negatively affects the family's well-being, our staff will respond with counseling, assistance, referrals or recommendations to ease your stress. We also offer disaster relief.

Good Samaritan Affiliates
Good Samaritan Affiliates are Christian men and women committed to the mission of Catholic Charities of La Crosse. Generally, we are Roman Catholic. However we accept all Christians. We are all ages and from all walks and conditions of life, drawn to prayer and of living the Gospel Values.

Financial Counseling
Financial difficulties can develop quickly and devastate an individual or a family. We'll help you plan a budget and manage your debt. Whether you need a fresh start or just some advice, we'll work through your financial difficulties with you.

Health and Disabilities-IHSP
The mission of the In-Home Support Program is to give parents or caregivers the skills needed to prevent out of home placements. We assist schools and agencies by providing quality services to students with developmental disabilities. Our goal is to provide quality consultative services to students in public schools or other community settings maintaining less restrictive placements.

HIV/AIDS Ministry Project (Stevens Point Office Only)
The mission of the HIV/AIDS Ministry Program is to provide spiritual support, education, and outreach with and for persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families, partners, and friends. Ministry will be provided regardless of gender, race, economic status, sexual orientation, age or religion. Pastoral care will be provided in a confidential and non-judgmental manner. The call to unconditional love will be based on the total needs (body, mind and spirit) of the individual, the family, partner or friends. All calls and contacts are confidential.

Housing Counseling
We are a HUD certified counseling agency, offering a full range of Home Buyer's, Foreclosure, Reverse Mortgage counseling and Rental Delinquency services in Central Wisconsin.

Immigration Counseling Service
The Migrant, Immigrant and Refugee Assistance Program of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse will carry out the Christian mission to welcome the stranger and comfort the afflicted by providing newcomers in the Diocese with legal and administrative immigration and refugee assistance.

Legal & Advocacy Assistance
Catholic Charities advocates for just public policies, convenes concerned communities around critical social issues and provides a legislative voice for human rights and dignity. We also provide opportunities for direct legal assistance to individuals who are economically marginalized in limited circumstances. Catholic Charities is called by the Diocesan Bishop to proclaim the social teachings of the church and to promote just human relationships in all structures of society.

Representative Payee Program
At one time or another, you or someone you love may need help overseeing their finances to ensure their monthly bills are paid. Catholic Charities Representative Payee Program offers confidential and compassionate assistance with budgeting your fixed income to meet your basic needs while planning for future goals.