Director: Stephanie Sterling, LCSW Clinical Director: Paula Davis, LCSW Phone: 225-336-8708, FAX 225-336-8703 You don’t have to face tough times in life alone. Catholic Charities offers professional, low-cost counseling to individuals, couples and families of all faiths. Licensed clinical social workers offer professional counseling at six locations in the Greater Baton Rouge area Counseling provided for people of all ages and faiths for personal, marital and family problems Your goals might include stress reduction, problem resolution, better job performance, healthier relationships, improved communication and others, depending on the needs of you and your family. Referrals encouraged from Catholic churches and other faith groups for members of their congregations. Sliding scale fees are based on your income. Some insurance accepted. (Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Magellan, Medicare and others) Evening appointments available at some locations. Bi-lingual counselors located in Baton Rouge, Denham Springs and Donaldsonville. To get started, call the location most convenient to you from the list below or 225-336-8708.

Coordinator: Linda Fjeldsjo 225-336-4406 Do you know a man about to be released from prison that doesn't have anywhere to live? No family? No hope? Catholic Charities Joseph Homes could be the first step to changing his life and starting anew. Regardless of his religion. Services include: Housing in a private, clean efficiency apartment, maybe up to a year, in downtown Baton Rouge Support in a caring environment from dedicated staff, fellow residents, past residents and volunteers Referrals for job-finding, medical, counseling and substance abuse services Money to help you move on if you successfully complete the program To apply, obtain an application by mailing a letter to Catholic Charities, Attn: Prison Ministry, 1750 Laurel, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Return the completed application. Once the applicant is released, an interview will be scheduled with the Screening Committee. Joseph Homes can not be used as a resident plan for parole or pardon. Sex offenders are not eligible for services. Program fees are $75 a week. As a resident, program participants will be expected to: Maintain stable employment and attend a weekly support group meeting Remain drug free, pass random drug screens and participate in a 12-step program Respect your fellow residents and surrounding neighborhood Pay your program fees and follow Joseph Homes policy for housekeeping and more Prepare and save for your future Prison Ministry Coordinator: Linda Fjeldsjo 225-336-4406 Works with the chaplains at the various prisons in the Diocese to reach out to prisoners, families of prisoners, troubled youth, and ex-offenders. Want to become involved in prison ministries? Here's how: Bring hope to inmates and volunteer with prison chaplains and inmate organizations Organize collection drives for inmates, ex-offenders and their families Refer people with loved ones in prison to a support group or start a group in your church Offer a job and other support to ex-offenders Volunteer with Joseph Homes, Catholic Charities transitional housing for male ex-offenders Advocate for prison reform, juvenile justice, capital punishment abolishment, reentry initiatives & more

Job Services--Are you out of work? Don’t feel you’re earning enough? Perhaps you’ve been retired for a while but need to get back to work. Catholic Charities can help. Employment counselors: Constance Houston Employment counselors can assess your job skills to begin your search Weekly job search workshops help you brush up on interview skills, resume writing and ways to look for openings Receive referrals to employers looking for workers just like you Staffing Solutions--No cost, high benefit: recruiting qualified workers has never been easier! Let Catholic Charities help you find your next star employee. Contact Constance Houston. Our counselors understand the skills employers require in their workforce and are adept at matching the right person to the position. We draw from a pool of qualified workers from the Greater Baton Rouge area including skilled immigrants. Applicants are pre-screened according to your company standards. We stay in touch after the initial placement. If outside issues affect the employee’s job performance, we help resolve the problem.