Capacity Building
Helping individuals and families achieve their highest level of functioning.
Pre-K
Catholic Charities partners with the Syracuse City School District to operate Pre-K programs in areas of most need in the city. We are dedicated to ensuring that our kids leave Pre-K ready to enter kindergarten and begin their educational journey. This program levels the playing field for children in poverty who need an extra hand as they progress. We have nine classrooms in several sites.
Locations: North McBride Street, Hawley Avenue, West Onondaga Street, Park Street and Grant Boulevard
Information and registration: Please call Julie Madden, Program Manager at 315-481-5083
Clinical Services
Counseling is offered to those dealing with depression, family conflicts, troubled relationships, grief and loss, past trauma, and many other challenges.
Location: 1654 W. Onondaga St., Syracuse and other Catholic Charities and parish facilities.
Information and appointments: Please call Ellen Ketchum at 315-362-7568.
Hope Connections
Hope Connections is a peer-led recovery center. It is a gateway to wellness for people affected by substance use, addiction, and mental health. Recovery is centered on developing a person’s social and wellness network by connecting them to opportunities and resources in the community. This unique peer-to-peer system connects people to a broader community of support.
Location: 1654 W. Onondaga St., Syracuse and other Catholic Charities and parish facilities.
Information: Please call Mallory Angleton at 315-362-7629.
Parent Education
This suite of programs support children and their parents. They offer resources, education (classes and home visiting support) and peer support groups. Clients are young first-time moms and parents who have difficulty communicating with their children or are concerned about their behavior. The programs are designed to help people find the best ways to parent.
We are proud to partner with the CNY Diaper Bank in their mission to ensure all families in Central New York have access to an adequate supply of diapers for their babies and toddlers.
To learn more about CNY Diaper Bank, visit this page.
Location: 1654 W. Onondaga St.
Information: 315-424-1800
Skill-Building
The Catholic Charities Skill-Building program focuses on developing skills tailored for each individual in three core areas: emotional regulation, social competency, and community connections. Youth between the ages of 5 to 18 who reside in Onondaga County are eligible to receive skill-building services for a period of three to six months. No mental health diagnosis or income qualifications are necessary for participation – just the willingness of the youth to engage in services. The program is a free community resource.
Location: 1654 W. Onondaga St.
Information: 315-424-1800