Catholic Charities-CCCAS-Erie

It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the year. We hope the past few months have brought you moments of growth, peace, and connection, and that the months ahead bring even more.

At Catholic Charities Counseling & Adoption Services, we know that life can shift quickly. If challenges have come up recently, or if you simply feel it’s time to check in, we’re here. Our team is ready to listen, support, and walk alongside you.

Reach out anytime. We’d be glad to find a time to connect and support you through the season.

Juneteenth marks a powerful moment in our nation’s history, June 19, 1865, when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to ensure that the last enslaved people were finally informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Today, we honor this history, celebrate Black culture and resilience, and reflect on the ongoing work toward justice, dignity, and equality for all.

At Catholic Charities Counseling & Adoption Services, we are committed to serving our community with compassion and respect, recognizing the strength and stories of every individual and family we walk alongside.

In observance of Juneteenth, our office will be closed on June 19. We will reopen on Monday, June 22.

Wishing you a meaningful and joyful Juneteenth.

Every child deserves stability, care, and a place to call home.

Through our adoption and permanency services, we walk alongside children and families, providing guidance, support, and care at every step of the journey.

From home studies to place and beyond, our goal is to help create safe, loving, and lasting connections.

When a child finds permanency, it changes more than one life. It strengthens entire families and communities.

Learn more on our website: www.cccas.org

While Erie Gives is one of the highlights of our summer, the impact of your support is felt every single day.

In the past year, our team has been blessed to walk alongside:

▪️ 1,000 individuals seeking healing through professional mental health and addiction counseling
▪️ 176 children through permanency services
▪️ 543 newly arrived neighbors as they began rebuilding their lives

This work is made possible by a community that chooses to care.

As Erie Gives approaches on August 11, we’re reminded that one day of generosity helps sustain a mission that reaches lives year-round.

Learn more about the impact happening across our region at www.cccas.org.

Everything we do at Catholic Charities Counseling & Adoption Services is rooted in our mission to honor the dignity and sacredness of every person. This mission guides how we serve, support, and uplift individuals and families across the 13 counties of the Erie Catholic Diocese.

Through our counseling services, adoption and permanency programs, refugee resettlement support, and family-focused initiatives, we strive to offer hope, stability, and compassionate care to those who need it most. Our work is driven by a commitment to walk alongside our neighbors with empathy, respect, and love.

With the support of our community, we can continue turning compassion into action and create lasting, meaningful change. If you’d like to get involved, we welcome you to donate or learn more at https://www.cccas.org/.

At Catholic Charities Counseling and Adoption Services, our mission is to support individuals, strengthen families, and uphold the dignity of every person across our community.

In the weeks ahead, we’ll be sharing more about how you can be part of that impact through Erie Gives 2026.

For now, we invite you to learn more about our programs and services at www.cccas.org

As Memorial Day approaches, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice protects the freedoms we cherish, and we hold their families and loved ones in our hearts.

At Catholic Charities Counseling & Adoption Services, we are deeply grateful for all who have served and for those who continue to serve our community in so many ways.

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26 and will respond to any messages as soon as we are able.

Wishing you a peaceful, meaningful Memorial Day as we remember and reflect together.

This May, for Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re reflecting on the people we serve and the support we provide at Catholic Charities Counseling & Adoption Services.

Here’s what we hope our community remembers:

❤️ Everyone has mental health.
❤️ Mental health conditions are common and diagnosable.
❤️ Strong well-being is possible even while managing a condition.
❤️ Poor mental health doesn’t always mean mental illness.
❤️ Simple self-care practices can make a big difference.

At CCCAS, we’re here to offer compassionate counseling and support for anyone struggling. You’re not alone, and help is always within reach.

Sometimes, the hardest part is simply knowing where to begin.

Our counseling services are designed to meet people where they are with care that is strength-based, person-centered, and grounded in compassion.

In addition to supporting those navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions, we also provide a range of dedicated addiction services. Our team works with individuals and families impacted by substance use, offering hope, guidance, and a path toward healing and recovery.

No one has to walk these journeys alone. We’re here to support people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and financial situations.

Learn more about how we can walk alongside you or someone you love: www.cccas.org

Online gambling addiction can impact anyone, often starting quietly and growing quickly. A recent story out of Erie shows just how fast things can spiral and why awareness matters.

We’re encouraging our community to take a moment and read this powerful account: https://www.cccas.org/news-and-updates/a-bet-every-2-seconds-how-online-gambling-led-erie-man-to-addiction

At Catholic Charities Counseling & Adoption Services, we’re here to support individuals and families facing the challenges of gambling addiction. If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out. Hope and healing are always within reach.