In order to protect the health of our visitors, employees and the community, Catholic Charities will be closing its administrative office and the Mercy Centre until April 7th. Administrative staff will work remotely during this time.
For clients who receive services (such as food pantry, diaper program, and hygiene products) from our locations in Worcester, Leominster, Milford, and Southbridge, we remain open and are here to continue helping those in need. As we attempt to prevent the spread of the virus, we ask you to be patient with us at this time. As a precaution, you may be asked to wait as we let people in one by one.
See details on our Area Offices
Our residential and homecare programs will remain open, but are taking the necessary precautions to keep clients and staff healthy.
We hope you all remain healthy and will continue to keep you notified of any changes.
Our Mission
Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Church and the pastoral leadership of the Bishop of Worcester, Catholic Charities Worcester County is committed to meeting the needs of the poor, the homeless and the infirm and to enhancing the quality of life for all.
We promote the gift and sacredness of life from the first moment of conception through all stages of human growth and development. We are committed to strengthening families and to serving individuals in need, regardless of racial, ethnic, cultural or religious origins, ability to pay, or mental, physical or developmental challenges.
We believe that every person has the right to life, housing, food, shelter, clothing, and health care, and that all should be enabled to participate in the decisions that vitally affect them.
A Look at a Year of Impact...
Our services
Citizenship & Immigration
Citizenship Assistance and Education Program, ESL/Civics classes, Immigration Services Program (assistance with forms and procedures)
Crozier House
Catholic Charities Crozier House, Mens Recovery Program, has successfully provided structured and effective residential substance use treatment for males 18 years and older since 1971
Education Programs
English for Speakers of Other Languages and Quinisigamond Community College Learning Hub
Emergency Stabilization & Homeless Prevention Programs
Provide case management, food banks and food assistance referrals, supplemental nutrition assistance program outreach project (SNAP), clothing closets, rental and utility assistance
Families and Children
Parent Education Workshops, Parent Aide Program (In-home case management services for DCF families including parenting education and supportive intervention)
Family Shelter
A family shelter that provides case management and direct services for homeless families
Holiday & Special Assistance
Bishop's holiday dinners, holiday meal delivery, backpack and school supplies drive, and holiday assistance
Homecare
Provides a variety of support services which are necessary to maintain a disabled or dependent person safely and comfortably within the home setting
Mercy Centre
Provides a range of programming for adults eighteen and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities which include employment training and skill building
Senior Community Service Program
Provides employment, training and job search assistance to low-income mature workers
Women's Recovery Program
Provides long term residential rehabilitation services for adult females who present with a substance use disorder and co-occurring enhanced disorder(s)