St Mary's Church 

Washingtonville

Catholic Charities Parish Counseling Network
 
Parishioners have access to short term counseling at convenient locations throughout the Archdiocese, the Parish Counseling Network developed by Catholic Charities. It offers access to more than 120 licensed mental health professionals to help parishioners through issues and crises that can be successfully improved by short-term therapy, such as marital problems, parenting, eldercare, job loss, or bereavement. Counselors are experienced with an array of difficulties and diverse clientele.
 
Parishioners are eligible for a maximum of six counseling sessions. The fee is only $10 per session. If additional counseling is necessary, the parishioner will be referred to a counseling practitioner or treatment center outside the Network. If it is determined at the time of the initial referral that a parishioner’s issue or crisis cannot be appropriately addressed by short-term counseling, a more appropriate referral will be made. The Network will help pastors secure the most effective and appropriate care for their parishioners.  Talk to Fr Maurer about this great resource by calling the rectory or emailing us.