When you just need help, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse, Inc. 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

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.

Counseling Services
Marriage-Family-Individual
The family is the basic unit of society - the "domestic church." With a family-centered approach, we offer an opportunity for honest and open dialogue when the relationship between family members is tested. We'll address issues which affect the entire family system, including your spiritual well-being, fostering the love, freedom and commitment. The safety and stability of each member of the family are paramount.

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.

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.

Immigration Counseling Service

Health and Disabilities

HIV/AIDS Ministry Project

Housing Counseling

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.

Parish-Based Ministries
Local ministries include Project Rachel, a post-abortion healing and reconciliation program; Project Elizabeth, a woman-to-woman ministry of presence and support; Parish Nursing, providing comfort and respite to our elders and those suffering from illness; school-based counseling for school children; and Voices for Justice, a social justice action network.