Our Programs and Ministries
Counseling Services
Counseling Services provides English and Spanish language counseling to individuals and families seeking emotional and mental health support. Our therapists also provide free counseling to women who are experiencing emotional distress related to an unplanned pregnancy.
Elijah's Place
Elijah’s Place provides ongoing grief support to children ages 5 – 18 who have experienced the death of a sibling or caregiver. The program also offers childhood bereavement education for adults working in schools, churches, and community organizations.
Home Matters
Home Matters offers housing, financial, and disaster services. Housing services include pre-purchase and post-purchase housing counseling, foreclosure prevention, and rental housing counseling. Financial services assist with payment of rent, utilities, and food for those experiencing a temporary hardship. Financial education, credit repair, and free income tax preparation are additional services available to help individuals and families gain self-sufficiency. Disaster services are provided to address immediate relief needs and long-term response efforts to help families rebuild their lives in the aftermath of hurricanes, tornadoes, or other severe weather events.
Hospitality Center
Hospitality Center provides a clean, safe and dignified environment where those with limited resources have access to a hearty, midday meal every day of the year.
Immigration
Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas is the only non-profit agency in our region that is recognized by the Department of Justice as a qualified provider of immigration legal services. Our accredited staff are experienced and skilled at helping immigrants.
Market to HOPE
Market to HOPE (Help Other People Eat) provides supplemental grocery products to low-to-moderate income households experiencing food insecurity. Individuals and families who are experiencing a temporary hardship may also qualify for assistance. Market to HOPE offers fresh fruits and vegetables to encourage healthier food choices as well as access to a variety of protein and dairy options.
Resale Shop
The Thrift Barn
Market to HOPE (Help Other People Eat) provides supplemental grocery products to low-to-moderate income households experiencing food insecurity. Individuals and families who are experiencing a temporary hardship may also qualify for assistance. Market to HOPE offers fresh fruits and vegetables to encourage healthier food choices as well as access to a variety of protein and dairy options.