Community Advocacy Program (CAP)
Catholic Charities Community Advocacy Program is one of the newest services we offer. This program was created to provide residents of Fairfield County with a hand-up when facing difficult situations and to connect them with resources in their local area.
People can call our Community Resource Advocate and participate in a brief telephone interview to determine how we can best help.
Community Support Program
The Catholic Charities Community Support Program is funded by the Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (DMHAS) and is contracted to provide skill building and life skill services to adults with psychiatric disabilities in the Greater Danbury area. Our services are trauma sensitive and culturally competent. The program teaches, coaches & educates clients in the community. We provide support & advocacy on behalf of the client when needs change or are not being met. Some of the services and resources obtained include: skill building, social integration into the community, entitlements disability benefits, housing, clinical connections, medical treatment, substance abuse treatment, employment support, education & rehabilitation services.
Mental Health Counseling
New Outlook Counseling provides expert individual, family and group counseling support and education to children, adolescents, adults, seniors and families with mild to severe presenting problems in Fairfield County.
Family Loan Program – Danbury
We provide small loans to working parents to help them overcome obstacles that might jeopardize their employment.