07/30/2026
Why Support Catholic Charities Counseling Services?
At Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg, we are dedicated to ensuring that every individual has access to compassionate, professional mental health care. Your generosity allows us to provide hope, healing, and transformative support to children, adults, and families throughout Westmoreland, Fayette, Armstrong, and Indiana counties.
Your donation helps us:
- Provide counseling services that provide students in Kindergarten through 12th grade with access to mental health professionals in a safe and familiar environment.
- Increase access to outpatient counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families through our team of licensed professional counselors.
- Offer evidence-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) groups that teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and healthy coping strategies.
- Provide anger management groups for men, equipping participants with practical tools to improve emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, and build healthier lives.
- Support children experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, bullying, behavioral concerns, and life transitions in receiving timely care before challenges escalate into crises.
- Partner with schools, families, and communities to identify mental health needs early, promoting academic success, emotional well-being, and improved long-term outcomes.
- Reduce financial barriers so individuals and families can access high-quality counseling regardless of their circumstances.
- Strengthen families by providing compassionate, faith-informed care that fosters hope and builds resilience.
The Need Has Never Been Greater
- Mental health concerns among children and adolescents continue to rise, increasing the demand for accessible counseling services in schools and communities.
- Schools across Western Pennsylvania are serving growing numbers of students experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional challenges that affect both learning and daily life.
- Adults and families are also facing increased stress, relationship difficulties, grief, and emotional strain, making access to professional counseling more essential than ever.
Every gift makes a meaningful impact. Whether supporting a child in a school setting, a family seeking outpatient counseling, or a man developing healthier ways to manage anger, your generosity creates opportunities for healing, resilience, and hope.
Together, we are building stronger children, healthier families, and more resilient communities—one life at a time.
In Pennsylvania, more than 1 in 5 children ages 3–17 experience a mental, emotional, or behavioral health condition each year, and school-based services are one of the most effective ways to reach them early. Research consistently shows that school-based mental health care improves attendance, academic performance, and early identification of emotional concerns—especially in rural and underserved districts across Western Pennsylvania.
In Western Pennsylvania, residents often wait weeks or even months for an appointment, while nearly 1 in 5 adults in the state experiences a mental health condition each year.
Your contribution matters in support of our mission and by helping us to continue our work.
Follow the link below to donate:
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