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Programs

Here to offer a hand up.

Community Outreach

When you are in a crisis, it’s hard to see beyond to the next meal or this month’s rent. Catholic Charities is committed to helping individuals and families get through difficult times which often result in a lack of food, difficulties paying the rent or electricity bill, inability to pay for needed medication, or other basic needs not being met.
 

Our staff works with you to identify your needs and knows the relevant services that may help you and your family.

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  • Safe, private, confidential

  • FREE to anyone who needs help

Community Outreach, Hands forming a heart

Serving people of all faiths and backgrounds

Connect you to helpful community resources

Follow up, support and encouragement to help you through

Parenting Classes
Parenting Classes, Child hugging parent

Here to support parents.

Parenting Classes

Whether you are a new parent or need help getting things back on track, Catholic Charities is here to teach you valuable skills, nurture your confidence & help build a more peaceful family environment through the tried and true Love and Logic® program.

 

  • 6-week course

  • For parents of children of all ages

  • Taught by an experienced professional

  • See future dates here.

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Evidence-based approach

Learn to set limits without anger or threats

Sign-up for an upcoming class. Register at info@cathchar.com or 712.252.4547.

Crisis Debriefings

Here for first responders.

Crisis Debriefings

Catholic Charities is part of the Iowa CIST (Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Team) network and here to help First Responders following traumatic events. You give selflessly to take care of others. It is our honor to offer this care to you.


•    Safe, private and confidential
•    Lead by trained, professional staff
•    FREE of charge
•    Also, FREE follow up for anyone who attends

Crisis Debriefings, Firefighter in Protective Gear

Develop coping skills to the reactions following a traumatic event

Utilize grounding techniques

Find closure

Suicide Support
Suicide Support Group, Sharing in a group

Here along your grieving journey.

Suicide Support Group

If you have lost someone close to you by suicide, we are here to help you heal. Through this group, we will provide hope and support for moving forward in your journey through grief and loss. You'll find a caring, comfortable and confidential setting in which you can listen, share and connect with others to build an on-going support system.

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  • Confidential conversations

  • Facilitated by trained, professional staff

  • FREE of charge

  • 6-week series

  • Groups are regularly offered at our various locations and in English and Spanish. 

  • After participating in a suicide support group at Catholic Charities or elsewhere, you may find further comfort with our Peer (Alumni) Suicide Support Group, a peer led monthly ongoing meeting.

  • See future dates here.

For anyone 18 or older who has lost a loved one by suicide 30 days or longer ago

Move forward on your healing journey

Build a long-term network of support

Project Rachel

Here for those grieving after an abortion.

Project Rachel

Our licensed, compassionate mental health professionals offer counseling services through Project Rachel, a ministry of the Catholic Church to care for anyone affected by abortion. It's never too late. You are not alone. Peace and hope are possible.

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•    Free therapy sessions
•    For all faiths and backgrounds
•    Supportive, professional, confidential care
 

Project Rachel, Therapist comforting woman and holding hands

For women, men, parents, grandparents or anyone coping with the effects of abortion

Whether the abortion was yesterday or 20 years ago, we are here to help you

Welcome
Welcome Program, Family smiling

Enriching the lives of our newest neighbors.

Welcome

A partnership between The Diocese of Sioux City, Revathi Vongsiprasom, and Catholic Charities to help Iowa residents of all faiths with immigration and additional support services.  The program is a Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) affiliate, meaning it is part of the largest nonprofit immigration law organization in the country. 

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  • High quality, immigration legal services provided by an accredited, licensed immigration attorney

  • As a CLINIC affiliate, our staff has access to specialized legal representation and training on best practices

  • Consultations to address individual immigration concerns and determine possible options

  • Assistance with preparation of needed immigration permits and documents

  • ​Connections to  supportive community services

  • Confidential

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Contact Norma Garza-Ramirez for more information.

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Help with navigating the immigration system

Connecting you to resources

Professional, family-based support

Our Locations

Main Office -
Sioux City

1601 Military Road,

Sioux City, IA 51103

(712) 252-4547

info@cathchar.com

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Hours:

M, W, Th 8:00am-7:00pm,
T  8:00am-8:00pm,
F 8:30am -5:00pm

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Carroll
 

409 1/2 W 7th St,

PO Box 13
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-9597

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Hours:

M, W, Th 8:30am-5pm

T 10:30am-7pm

F 8:30am - 2pm

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Spencer
 

607 1st Ave. West,
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 580-4320

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Hours:

M,W,Th 8:30am-5:00pm
T 8:30am-7:00pm,

F 8:00am-1:00pm

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Fort Dodge
 

1414 Central Ave
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-4156

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Hours:

M 8:30a-5p;

T 8:30am-7:00pm

W 8:30am-6pm;

Th 8:30am-5pm;

F 8:30am-2pm​

Contact Us

Main Office • Sioux City
(712) 252-4547 • info@cathchar.com

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Catholic Charities empowers and strengthens all individuals and families, through charity, advocacy and mental health services

inspired by Christ’s love and compassion.

Our Mission

Our Vision

Serve and help create communities where all people are safe, experience love and feel hope.

 

2023 Iowa Mental Health Chapter 24 State Licensure Review overall score: 99.6%.

Community Involvement

Catholic Charities is proud to be a United Way Community Partner in Carroll, Fort Dodge, Siouxland and Spencer.

United Way 2025 10% Plus Club
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HELP IS AVAILABLE DAY OR NIGHT

24/7 Emergency Contact Numbers

  • National Suicide & Crisis Line: Call or Text 988

  • Your Life Iowa: Call 855-581-8111 for information, resources, crisis support and referrals

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