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Meet Joseph

With the Right Support, Joseph Is Finding His Way Forward

Integrated Behavioral Health Services
Joseph has grappled with a serious behavioral health diagnosis for most of his adult life. In 2021, he moved into one of Catholic Charities’ group homes where he gets the support the needs. Recently, he began working with the Community Services team.

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Meet Marshay

Re-Housing Program Provides Stability and Hope for Navy Veteran and Single Mother

Community Services
Navy veteran Marshay is the mother of two and the guardian of her niece. When her housing situation changed suddenly, she had a difficult time finding a new place to live. She turned to the Rapid Re-Housing program and got the help she needed.

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Meet Samantha

A Second Chance at Motherhood: Samantha’s Journey to Recovery

Integrated Behavioral Health Services
Samantha is a wonderful mother to three young sons. When she was pregnant with her third child, she was struggling with substance use. Thankfully, she found the For My Baby and Me program, and the support she found there made all of the difference.

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Meet Jason

Behavioral Health Services Brighten Jason’s Future

Behavioral Health Services
Programs at Delaware House, Behavioral Health Services Center in Westampton, have helped Jason in several key areas of his life. The lifelong Burlington County resident has received help managing his medications, securing a place to live and finding a job. But maybe the most valuable thing for Jason was learning that he is not the only one who is learning to deal with their mental health.

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Meet Deserae

For My Baby and Me Facilitates a New Beginning

Behavioral Health Services
Growing up, Deserae described her life as “pretty normal.” In high school, she played softball and volleyball and was a cheerleader. After graduation, she and her high school sweetheart moved in together and had a son. She worked as a bartender and was going to school to become a court reporter.

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Meet Rose

Housing Assistance Gave Rose the Chance to Create a Home

Community Services
When Rose talks about the telephone call she received a year and a half ago from Rapid Re-Housing Case Manager Elizabeth Tomaszewski, her eyes well with tears. “She was my angel. She saved me.”

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Meet Luce

SURVIVING THE EFFECTS OF A HARROWING CHILDHOOD WITH HELP FROM THE GUIDANCE CLINIC

Behavioral Health Services
For Luce, learning to manage her mental health has been a journey. “I’ve progressed. I’ve gotten better. I learned it’s okay to take a breather, take a step back and look at everything as a whole.”

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Meet Deontay

PROJECT FREE OFFERS YOUNG FATHER A FRESH START

Behavioral Health Services
When you’re in your early 20s, feeling invincible, it’s not hard to make poor choices or find yourself headed down the wrong path. Deontay appreciates the help he received from Project Free and has recommended the program to other people he knows.

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Meet Eugene

BIDDING A FOND FAREWELL AFTER 16 YEARS IN INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM

Behavioral Health Services
Eugene said he’s going to miss the people who have been caring for him. “The whole staff is great. There are four people here who could be chefs.”

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Meet Robert

A LONG WALK: RECOVERY AN ONGOING JOURNEY

Behavioral Health Services
Therapy helped him find answers. His past struggles offer lessons and inspiration for others on the same journey.

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Meet Stephanie

A ROOF OVER THEIR HEADS

Community Services
Linkages program provided shelter and stability for her and her children.

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Meet Ernest

A “LIFE-SAVER” IN QUEST FOR INDEPENDENCE

Behavioral Health Services
Catholic Charities PACT team helped him avoid hospitalization and live independently in the community.

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Meet Nancy

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Community Services
Rapid Rehousing program helped with her housing, so she can stay close to her sister.

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