Program areas at Catholic Charities of the East Bay
Mental health and violence prevention (mhvp):the mhvp division focuses on prevention, intervention, family and community engagement, and restorative practices. Services and supports within the mhvp division prioritize individuals, children, youth, and families in alameda and contra costa counties. Our mental health and wellness approach incorporates family and community education, healing and restorative practices, responses to community violence, and family preservation services in partnership with county social service agencies. Clinical services include brief therapy models of assessment, triage, and referrals for mild to moderate mental health needs. the mhvp team provides coaching and consultation in homes, schools, community locations, and faith-based settings.
Housing services:the housing services division of Catholic Charities of the East Bay supports residents of alameda and contra costa county with emergency rental assistance, rental deposits and utility payments and case management services for community members struggling with finding sustainable housing. Through our community partnerships, our team supports our housing clients maintain their current housing through rental assistance and provides case management services to identify other resources to improve the qualify of life of the communities we serve.
Immigration legal services:the immigration legal services (ils) team at Catholic Charities of the East Bay helps people in alameda and contra costa county with immigration issues when they don't have immediate legal solutions. the immigration ils division offers services, including legal consultations, naturalization, u.s. Citizenship classes, permanent residency applications and renewals, family-based visa petitions, and services to unaccompanied minors and asylum seekers. the team includes qualified legal experts certified by the department of justice. They understand the importance of building trust and use practices sensitive to trauma.
Other programs: disaster case management servicescatholic Charities of the East Bay, supported by the federal emergency management agency (fema), Catholic Charities California, and the California office of emergency services, offers case management services to people affected by natural disasters in alameda and contra costa counties. This service, called disaster case management (dcm), provides survivors with a single contact to access various programs and resources to address their disaster-related needs. A disaster case manager helps each client create a recovery plan and identifies available assistance based on their situation and needs.