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Diocese of Pittsburgh resources CATHOLIC SOCIAL & COMMUNITY SERVICES Adoption Information Catholic Charities Allegheny County.....................................

412-456-6999 Beaver County..........................................

724-775-0758 Butler County..........................................

724-287-4011 Greene County.........................................

724-627-6410 Lawrence County.....................................

724-658-5526 Washington County..................................

724-228-7722 Aging/Elderly Catholic Charities Challenges: Options in Aging (Lawrence County only) Ellwood City Center.................................

724-752-9435 New Castle Center.....................................

724-658-3729 Financial Assistance for Older Persons at Catholic Charities Allegheny County.....................................

412-456-6999 Beaver County..........................................

724-775-0758 Butler County..........................................

724-287-4011 Greene County.........................................

724-627-6410 Lawrence County.....................................

724-658-5526 Washington County..................................

724-228-7722 Anti-Pornography Office for Family Ministries & Faith Formation.......................................

412-456-3090 Basic Needs/Safety Net & Stability Services Catholic Charities Allegheny County (Team Hope).................

412-456-6999 Beaver County..........................................

724-775-0758

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Butler County..........................................

724-287-4011 Utility Bill Assistance................................

1-800-481-3653 Greene County.........................................

724-627-6410 Lawrence County.....................................

724-658-5526 Washington County..................................

724-228-7722 Bereavement Ministry Office for Family Ministries & Faith Formation.

412-456-3090 We Are Remembered Ministry.......................

412-429-1566 Email: deaconjim@ssjpittsburgh.org Children and Youth Programs Auberle.......................................................

412-673-5800 x 1214 Girls Hope (residential housing for disadvantaged girls, 10-18 years)..................

412-329-7172 Counseling - Individual, Marital and Family Auberle.......................................................

412-673-5800 x 1214

Catholic Charities Diocesan-Wide Referrals...........................

412-456-6951 Beaver County..........................................

724-775-0758 Greene County.........................................

724-627-6410 Washington County..................................

724-228-7722 Day Care for Infants/Children Elizabeth Seton Center.................................

412-561-8400 Franciscan Day Care Center.........................

412-882-5085 Marian Manor Child Development & Learning Center.......................................

412-440-4338 Mount Alvernia Day Care and Learning Center.......................................

412-821-4302 Mount Nazareth Learning Center................

412-931-9761 x 5200 Providence Family Support Center................

412-766-6730 Vincentian Child Development Center..........

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Foster Care – Infant & Youth Auberle....................................................

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Disabilities, Persons with Cognitive.................................................

412-456-3361 Hearing Loss/Deafness...............................

412-456-3361 TTY.....................................................

412-456-3122 McGuire Memorial (medically fragile).......

724-843-3400 Physical...................................................

412-456-3361 Religious Education..................................

412-456-3090 St. Anthony School Programs.....................

724-940-9020 Vision Loss/Blindness................................

412-456-3361 Websites: www.diopitt.org; www.diopitt.org/persons-with-disabilities; www.diopitt.org/free-child-adaptivedevices; Facebook: Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh;

Persons With Disabilities Disaster Relief Catholic Charities Diocesan-Wide Referrals...........................

412-456-6999 Divorced or Separated Ministry Office for Family Ministries & Faith Formation.......................................

412-456-3090 Divorced Parenting Counseling Catholic Charities Diocesan-Wide Referrals...........................

412-456-6951 Beaver County..........................................

724-775-0758 Greene County.........................................

724-627-6410 Washington County..................................

724-228-7722 Domestic Violence Counseling Catholic Charities, Beaver County.............

724-775-0758 Drug and Alcohol Counseling Auberle....................................................

412-673-5800 x 1214 Addiction Recovery Ministry (ARM).............

412-218-5410 wwwaddictionrecoveryministrypittsburgh.org

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Gambling Counseling Catholic Charities Diocesan-Wide Referrals...........................

412-456-6951 Gay and Lesbian Concerns EnCourage/Courage Chapter in Pittsburgh Help for individuals with same-sex attraction and their families......................

Deacon Rick Caruso and Deacon Greg Jelinek........1.866.935.4848 https://couragerc.org/echapter/ diocese-pittsburg-pennsylvania/ Catholic Charities Diocesan-Wide Referrals...........................

412-456-6951 Mercy Behavioral Health..........................

1-877-637-2924 (Downtown Pittsburgh, North Side, South Side) Elderly (See Aging/Elderly) Employment Training for Adults and Youth Catholic Charities - Safety Net & Stability Services (Allegheny County)...................................

412-456-6999 End of Life Decisions Office for Family Ministries & Faith Formation.......................................

412-456-3090 Family Life Office for Family Ministries & Faith Formation.......................................

412-456-3090 Family Planning – Natural Office for Family Ministries & Faith Formation.......................................

412-456-3090 UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital Natural Family Planning CM-BBT Program.........

412-641-8103 Foster Care Assistance Catholic Charities Allegheny County.....................................

412-456-6999

Health Care Catholic Charities Free Health Care Center (for the uninsured)....................................

412-456-6911 Pittsburgh Mercy Health System: Parish Nurse & Health Ministry Program..

412-232-5815 Operation Safety Net (medical outreach to the homeless)........................................

412-232-5739/1-888-492-8950 Homeless Services and Referrals Auberle - Family Emergency Shelter..............

412-469-3686 Catholic Charities Butler County..........................................

724-287-4011 Lawrence County.....................................

724-658-5526 Pittsburgh Mercy Health System Operation Safety Net................................

412-232-5739/1-888-492-8950 St. Joseph House of Hospitality (for men over 50).....................................

412-471-0666 Housing Services Catholic Charities Butler County..........................................

724-287-4011 St. Joseph House of Hospitality (for men over 50).....................................

412-471-0666 Nazareth Housing Services...........................

412-931-6996 x 6510 Roselia Pregnancy & Parenting Support Transitional Housing (for moms who are pregnant or parenting infants)...................

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Sisters Place (families & single parent families)......................................................

412-233-3903 Information and Referral Catholic Charities Allegheny County - Safety Net & Stability Services.......................................

412-456-6999 Beaver County..........................................

724-775-0758 Butler County..........................................

724-287-4011 Greene County.........................................

724-627-6410 Lawrence County.....................................

724-658-5526 Washington County..................................

724-228-7722 Saint Vincent de Paul Society.......................

412-321-1071 Justice and Peace Issues Anna Torrance........................... 412-456-3166

Legislative Advocacy Anna Torrance..................... 412-456-3166 Life Skills Development Catholic Charities Allegheny County - Safety Net & Stability Services.......................................

412-456-6999 Marriage Enrichment Retrouvaille (for couples who are struggling)....

412-456-3090 (application line)......................................

412-277-3434/800-470-2230 Worldwide Marriage Encounter (application line)......................................

412-635-7775 Marriage Preparation Engaged Encounter (application line)............

412-861-0262 Office for Family Ministries & Faith Formation........................................

412-456-3090, or call your local parish

Material Assistance Catholic Charities Allegheny County - Safety Net & Stability Services.............................................

412-456-6999 Beaver County................................................

724-775-0758 Butler County.................................................

724-287-4011 Greene County................................................

724-627-6410 Lawrence County............................................

724-658-5526 Washington County........................................

724-228-7722 Saint Vincent de Paul Society..............................

412-321-1071 Mental Health Services — Outpatient Auberle.......................................................

412-673-5800 x 1214 Catholic Charities Diocesan-Wide Referrals...........................

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Intellectual Disabilities Services The Richard C. Frech Center 2129 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 • Phone: 412-344-6400 Email: info@pittsburghmercy.org Website: www.pittsburghmercy.org

Pittsburgh Mercy is a member of Trinity Health, serving in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy.

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For additional information about our specialized services for adults with intellectual disabilities, visit our website, www.pittsburghmercy.org. To arrange a personal tour, please contact the respective site directly and ask to speak to the supervisor.

Baldwin Baldwin Center Adult Training Facility & Senior Center 5225 Grace Street, Second Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15236 Phone: 412-882-5015

Pittsburgh Mercy Intellectual Disabilities Services offers Specialized Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities The desire to connect with others, to contribute, to feel useful and valued is an essential element of the human spirit.

That’s why Pittsburgh Mercy offers services to help those living with intellectual disabilities lead healthy and fulfilled lives.

We proudly serve more than 500 unique individuals annually.

We offer specialized services and programs for adults who have intellectual disabilities, including day programs, Adult Training Facilities, and senior programs.

The latter are specifically designed for persons age 50 or older who have intellectual disabilities. All of our services are designed to enhance basic life skills, communication, and promote quality of life through opportunities for community involvement and employment.

Program capacity at each location varies. In addition to these programs, we offer a number of resi-

Tours & Other Information

Beechview The Richard C. Frech Center 2129 Broadway Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15216 Phone: 412-344-6400

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Colleagues and individuals from Pittsburgh Mercy Intellectual Disabilities Services blossomed with pride as they welcomed the community to their annual Blooming on Baum Plant Sale. The plants, grown from seeds and cuttings, were nurtured by program participants. The two-day sale raised more than $1,200 for Pittsburgh Mercy programs that serve adults with intellectual disabilities.

dential options, including community homes, supported housing, and Lifesharing. To support individuals who live in their own home or with their family, we offer unlicensed home and community services, including companion services, in-home and community supports, respite, therapeutic, and other services.

Bloomfield Pittsburgh Mercy Alternative Training & Employment Center 4749 Baum Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Phone: 412-661-8916 Ross Township Ross Center Adult Training Facility & Senior Center McKnight Plaza 105 Braunlich Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Phone: 412-931-2287

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Upcoming Senior Center Events at Elizabeth Seton Center in Brookline 1900 Pioneer Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15226 Call Cheryl at 412-344-4777 to Register for Events Farmer’s Market

Thursdays • 12:30-4:30 pm through October (produce vouchers accepted)

Senior Center Super Bingos

August 5th and September 9th 10 am-2 pm $10 for 15 reg. games; $75-$125 jackpot (depending on # of attendees) Light lunch included Also specials, baskets, pull tabs, & raffles

Grandparents’ Day Family Bingo

Sunday, September 8th • 1-4 pm $5 per person • Advance tickets required $100 jackpot • Food available for purchase Also specials, baskets, pull tabs, & raffles Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Senior Center Summer Wind Down Party

Monday, August 19th • 10 am-2 pm $10 includes hot dogs, burgers, corn on the cob, drink, and dessert

Music Program Recital & Open House

Sunday, September 1st • 3-6 pm Auditorium Lessons available in violin, piano and guitar Call John Ott at 412-561-8400 x209 for more information

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(AJAPO).................................................

412-391-4985 Refugee Services Program (Catholic Charities)..................................

412-456-6999

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Beaver County..........................................

724-775-0758 Greene County.........................................

724-627-6410 Washington County..................................

724-228-7722

Respect Life Issues Christopher Chapman..................................

412-456-3090 Separated and Divorced Ministry Office for Family Ministries & Faith Formation..........................................

412-456-3090

Neighborhood Centers Providence Family Support Center................

412-766-6730 Neighborhood Senior Centers Catholic Charities Challenges: Options in Aging (Lawrence County only) Ellwood City Center.................................

724-752-9435 New Castle Center.....................................

724-658-3729 Nursing Home Services Holy Family Manor (Ross Twp)....................

412-931-6996 Little Sisters of the Poor (Brighton Heights)...

412-307-1100 Marian Hall Home (Bellevue)......................

412-761-1999 Marian Manor (Green Tree)........................

412-440-4300 Mount Macrina Manor (Fayette County)......

724-437-1400 Saint Anne Home (Westmoreland County)....

724-837-6070 Villa Saint Joseph (Baden)...........................

724-869-6300 Vincentian Personal Care.............................

412-366-1039 Vincentian de Marillac................................

412-361-2833 Vincentian Home........................................

412-366-5600 Parent & Child/Youth Counseling Auberle.......................................................

412-673-5800 x 1214 Catholic Charities Diocesan-Wide Referrals...........................

412-456-6951 Beaver County..........................................

724-775-0758 Greene County.........................................

724-627-6410

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724-228-7722 Holy Family Institute...................................

412-766-4030 Providence Family Support Center (North Side only).....................................

412-766-6730 Personal Care Homes (See Nursing Home Services) Post-abortion Referral Judene Indovina.......................................

412-456-3090 Pregnancy and Parenting Programs Catholic Charities Crisis Pregnancy Hotline...........................

412-456-6999 x7219 Allegheny County.....................................

412-456-6999 Beaver County..........................................

724-775-0758 Butler County..........................................

724-287-4011 Greene County.........................................

724-627-6410 Lawrence County.....................................

724-658-5526 Washington County..................................

724-228-7722 Providence Family Support Services (North Side only).....................................

412-766-6730 Refugee Services Acculturation for Justice, Access & Peace Outreach

Sexual Abuse Auberle.......................................................

412-673-5800 x 1214 Diocesan Toll-Free Number for Abuse Response.........................................

888-808-1235 Pennsylvania Abuse Hotline (for abuse of minors).................................

800-932-0313 Substance Abuse Counseling Auberle.......................................................

412-673-5800 x 1214 Catholic Charities Diocesan-Wide Referrals...........................

412-456-6951 Mercy Behavioral Health..............................

1-877-637-2924 Suicide, Healing After Lifeline of Listening Friends.........................

412-508-5383 Email: shaw.jack@verizon.net www.mylifelinepittsburgh.org Unwed Parents, Services to Catholic Charities Allegheny County.....................................

412-456-6999 Beaver County..........................................

724-775-0758 Butler County..........................................

724-287-4011 Greene County.........................................

724-627-6410 Lawrence County.....................................

724-658-5526 Washington County..................................

724-228-7722 Providence Family Support Center (North Side only).....................................

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Services available through

Duquesne University

Services available through Duquesne University Outreach Programs Duquesne University’s outreach programs offer opportunities for community members to share the expertise and services of the campus community.

Some of these services include:

Duquesne University Center for Pharmacy Care 600 Forbes Ave., Room 201 Union, Pittsburgh 15282 Phone: 412-396-2155 Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Email: higginbothams@duq.edu Services: With a focus on health and wellness education, the center offers educational programs, medication therapy management services and health risk assessments for such chronic disorders as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes and osteoporosis.

Some immunizations also are available, including those needed for most travel abroad.

Duquesne University Pharmaceutical Information Center Phone: 412-396-4600 Email: pic@duq.edu Website: www.duq.edu/pharmacy Services: The center answers more than

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1,500 calls annually from health professionals and the public about topics such as drug side effects, interactions and medication identification.

Duquesne University Rita M. McGinley Psychology Clinic 600 Forbes Ave. Rockwell Hall, Room 227 Phone: 412-396-6562 Website: www.duq.edu/about/centers-andinstitutes/psychology-clinic Services: Services are provided with exceptional respect for confidentiality and individuality, and in a comfortable setting by doctoral students in Duquesne’s clinical psychology program. Individual, couples, marriage and family counseling, and psychotherapy are available to adults, adolescents and schoolage children. The clinic provides short-term discussion of personal interests and lengthier psychotherapy for exploring and working through longer standing concerns, such as conflicts, anxiety, depression and loss.

Psychological assessments for personal exploration or for third parties (employers, physicians, schools, therapists) are also available. The clinic provides free (no insurance, no time limit), confidential help to those who might be struggling with issues related to the psychological trauma of war, as well as separations and the cycles of deployment,

homecoming and re-entry to civilian life. The focus is on those involved in recent and current wars.

Psychological consultations are provided to military service members and to the families and loved ones of those involved. Clients may be active duty as well in the Reserves.

Consultations are with doctoral students in clinical psychology under the close supervision of licensed clinical faculty or adjunct faculty.

Duquesne University School of Law Clinics Tribone Center for Clinical Legal Education, 914 Fifth Ave. Phone: 412-396-4704 Website: www.duq.edu/law/clinics Duquesne University School of Law provides free legal services to people who need, but cannot afford, legal representation. Through law clinics, externships, and a pro bono program, the School of Law serves veterans and income-qualified individuals and families in civil rights, family law, unemployment compensation and other specific legal areas.

Clinics include: • Civil Rights Clinic • Education Law Clinic

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• Family Law Clinic • Federal Litigation Clinic • Juvenile Defender Clinic • Pennsylvania Innocence Project • Unemployment Compensation Clinic • Urban Development Practicum • Veterans Clinic.

Duquesne University Small Business Development Center Room 108, Rockwell Hall Phone: 412-396-1633 Website: www.duq.edu/sbdc Services: The Small Business Development Center offers free and low-cost, expert assistance to those interested in starting a business, as well as to those who are looking to grow their current business. Besides individual and group sessions, the SBDC offers regional conferences, including the signature Entrepreneur’s Growth and Networking Conference. A variety of half-day workshops are offered throughout the year on a range of topics, including exporting, sales, marketing, social media and government procurement.

Duquesne University Speech-LanguageHearing Clinic Duquesne University, Fisher Hall Phone: 412-396-4200 Website: www.duq.edu/speech-clinic Services: The Duquesne University SpeechLanguage-Hearing Clinic provides assess and treatment to individuals of all ages with challenges to communication. Located in Fisher Hall on the Duquesne University campus, graduate students under the instruction of licensed speech-language pathologists serve adults and children in the local community as well as the greater Pittsburgh area. Services are provided in a state-of-the-art facility for a variety of disorders including adult aphasia, child language, motor speech and voice, sound production, central auditory processing and cognitive disorders. These communication disorders can be the result of stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, traumatic brain injury, autism and intellectual deficits, to name a few. Following an assessment, individual and group outpatient therapy sessions are scheduled to meet the individual needs of each client.

Services may also be provided through Tele-

practice, allowing clients to receive services in their home or office. The clinic is a participating provider with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and many insurance companies. Alternatively, a sliding fee schedule is available for those who qualify.

Holy Family Manor

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Personal Care, Memory Care, Respite Care Private rooms with powder room and ample storage Call bells in bedroom and powder room Large communal dining room Large activity area Large outdoor patios Social lounge with beautiful views Daily Catholic Mass 7- Day a week activity program Intergenerational programming Beauty salon Assistance with daily activities Assistance with Medication Management

The Community at Holy Family Manor Personal Care Home 301 Nazareth Way Pittsburgh, PA 15229 412-931-6996 Chfmanor.org Senior Resource Guide 2019

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VA partnership supports older veterans and their caregivers The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently began partnering with the Corporation for National and Community Service to engage Senior Corps volunteers in support of VA’s Choose Home Initiative, enabling older Veterans to receive needed homemaker and daily living support in their homes, rather than move into health care institutions.

“VA supports veterans who choose to remain home while receiving the care and services they need,” said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie.

“This partnership will help improve veterans’ health and well-being and will aid their families and caregivers through inhome assistance.”

CNCS is the federal agency that leads national volunteering and service efforts.

Senior Corps volunteers are a nationwide network of service programs for volunteers age 55 or older who commit their time to a wide range of community needs. CNCS mobilizes Senior Corps volunteers to provide homemaker and in-home respite care services to eligible veterans, so those veterans can remain in their own homes, live more independently and stay close to their families, caregivers and support services.

Homemakers assist with activities of

daily living, such as light housekeeping and preparing meals. Respite care services temporarily relieve caregivers of their duties, so they may rest and return refreshed.

Through this interagency collaboration, which was formally agreed to in May, CNCS is providing volunteer support services in the following five communities that are part of the Senior Care Choose Home Program: Colorado Springs, Colorado; Las Vegas; Missoula, Montana; Pittsburgh; and San Antonio.

Senior Corps volunteers will receive training about veteran-specific concerns, including suicide awareness and prevention, before providing services in veterans’ homes. Those participating in the partnership will also receive ongoing training on a variety of veteran-related topics.

“Through national service, our commitment to veterans is twofold: We serve them and we invite them to serve with us,” said Barbara Stewart, CEO of CNCS. “This new Senior Corps project is a unique opportunity to do both, helping aging Veterans to ‘choose home’ while providing others with a second opportunity to serve.”

For more information, visit https://www. va.gov/healthpartnerships.

D-Day veteran

Henry Parham is one of the last surviving African-American D-Day combat veterans. More than 65 years after his participation of service in World War II, Parham of Pittsburgh received his due honors at an international ceremony in Washington, D.C., as a gesture of gratitude for his personal contributions to the liberation of France. Parham, 97, and his wife, Ethel, are parishioners of St. Charles Lwanga in Pittsburgh’s East End. Parham was 21 when he enlisted in the military and served in the 320th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Balloon Barrage Battalion to aid in the Allied liberation of Europe.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Regional Benefit Office 1000 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Telephone: 1-800-827-1000 The Pittsburgh VA Regional Office (VARO) is located in the William S. Moorhead Federal Building in Downtown Pittsburgh. The regional office provides veterans benefits to over 500,000 veterans and dependents in 27 counties of western Pennsylvania and four counties in the panhandle of northern West Virginia.

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The employees of the regional office are responsible for the administration of compensation and pension (C&P), and vocational rehabilitation and employment (VR&E) benefits throughout the area, as well as providing information and guidance on numerous other veterans programs.

The VARO staff conducts extensive outreach in the community. A field person provides full-time service at the Erie VA Medical Center. In addition, a full-time field person is dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless veterans.

Western Pennsylvania has one of the highest percentages of veterans

in population in the United States.

Additionally, the average age of veterans located within the VARO jurisdiction is somewhat higher than the national average. Working with great support and cooperation in the community, this office continues to strive to meet the special needs of our veteran population.

Representatives of veterans service organizations also share space with the regional office, working in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide information, assistance, and professional support to the veterans and their families served.

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WE’RE FOCUSED ON SENIOR VISION CARE.

Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services is committed to your eye health. Our Optometrists spend time getting to know you, your vision, and your lifestyle needs. Through advanced technologies, we create a treatment plan that meets your individual goals. We offer a wide range of devices that enhance your sight at affordable pricing. BVRS accepts most major insurance plans, has free parking, and offers financial and transportation support for those who qualify.

Please call 412.368.4400 to schedule your appointment today.

Improve the lives of persons with vision loss and related disabilities by teaching independence and self-advocacy.

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Catholic Charities Services for Seniors www.ccpgh.org Catholic Charities Challenges: Options in Aging In-Home Services and Community Centers

(Lawrence County seniors only) Serving as the Area Agency on Aging for Lawrence County seniors from its locations in Ellwood City and New Castle, Challenges provides in-home services, recreational and educational activities, and protective and support services for residents age 50 and older.

Main office and New Castle Center 2706 Mercer Road New Castle, PA 16105 724-658-3729 Mon. to Fri. 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Ellwood City Center 1405 Woodside Ave. Ellwood City, PA 16117 724-752-9435 Mon. to Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Catholic Charities Basic Needs Assistance

(Diocesan-wide) Emergency assistance to help pay for medications, utilities, etc.

212 Ninth St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 412-456-6999 Mon. to Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Catholic Charities St. Joseph House of Hospitality Catholic Charities Challenges: Options in Aging centers in New Castle and Ellwood City helps seniors stay connected in their communities through programs that engage their minds and bodies as they set goals, learn new skills and enhance relationships.

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Rooms, meals and supportive services for older men (50-plus) who are homeless or at risk for homelessness.

1635 Bedford Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-471-0666

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Providence Connections marks 25 years of family support Holistic programs help enhance life and build community

“treading water” and looking like they may go under from a lack of support, but when they find the center their

By JOHN FRANKO confidence grows. She is Staff Writer impressed how families with support often turn their lives Samantha Ellwood has a around and offer help to other supportive husband, stable families in need. They begin to housing, a job, a car and parents work at how they can help the who live 10 minutes away, but she community. still wakes up with the feeling of “They’re really thinking how hard it is to be a parent. beyond themselves and If she is struggling with all kinds strengthening one another,” of necessities in place, she asked, Ellwood said. how are families that don’t have Ellwood said that Providence those things keeping their heads Connections is bolstered by a above water and being the parents strong volunteer network. The they want to be? volunteers provide another Ellwood serves as executive layer of support for families director of Providence Connections by preparing lunches and on Pittsburgh’s North Side. The playing with children in day comprehensive, family support and care, serving meals on Family early-childhood education center Unity Night, and assisting takes a holistic, family-centered at Christmas, Easter and approach to building community Thanksgiving events. so that all North Side children and “Without volunteers it families can thrive. wouldn’t be possible,” she “We really are able to step in and said. Ellwood added that the become that support system, that PHOTO BY CHUCK AUSTIN contributions of volunteers family for them,” she said.

Past executive directors of Providence Connections are, from left, Divine helps divert as many Programs held at the Providence Providence Sisters Donna Marie Gribschaw, Maria Fest and Carolyn Winschel. They were honored recently with the Family Leadership Award resources as possible to the Family Support Center are holistic during the organization’s 25th anniversary celebration. support of families. in that they target parents and Providence Connections children together. Family Unity recently celebrated its 25th the spirit of social justice, they wanted Nights are held once a month. anniversary by honoring the Divine Transportation and meals are provided so to make sure families had the life and Providence sisters and presenting the communities they deserved. families can share conversation around a annual Family Leadership Award to “It really speaks to their need to make meal and communicate with one another. it a just world for everyone,” Ellwood said. the past executive directors — Divine The center helps parents set goals for Providence Sisters Donna Marie The facility works with its parent building stronger family units.

Gribschaw, Maria Fest and Carolyn council to decide which adult The programs target some 350 Winschel. Ellwood said it was “wonderful” enrichment classes to provide. The families and 400 children. to give back to the sisters. It is a classes are offered in six-week sessions.

When the Sisters of Divine Providence challenge to honor them, she noted, Transportation, meals and child-care sold the former Divine Providence because they don’t work for accolades, are provided to eliminate barriers from Hospital on the city’s North Side in the but for the benefit of other people. attending. Providence Connections also early 1990s, Ellwood said, they wanted Information on Providence offers quality child-care during the day to maintain a presence in the area. But Connections is available by phone for parents who work. Some 80 percent rather than make assumptions about at 412-766-3860, by visiting www. of families receive government subsidies what the community needed, she noted, providenceconnections.org or on or pay sliding-scale tuition for the care. the sisters talked to the people and Facebook at “Providence Connections.”

She said that many families come in made an assessment of their needs. In

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Protecting what’s important to you...

Social Security is committed to protecting your personal information and your benefits.

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What to look out for An automated call saying your Social Security number has been “suspended for suspicion of illegal activity” and asking you to contact them to resolve the issue.

Callers using threatening language, such as arrest or other legal action.

Any call asking you to provide credit card information or to add money to gift cards.

Calls “spoofing” Social Security’s phone number.

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Report elder abuse to proper authorities (Source: Pennsylvania Dept. of Aging)

Mandatory abuse reporting The Older Adults Protective Services Act (OAPSA), which was amended by Act 13 of 1997, mandates reporting requirements on suspected abuse. Any employee or administrator of a facility who suspects abuse is mandated to report the abuse. All reports of abuse should be reported to the local Area Agency on Aging and licensing agencies. If the suspected abuse is sexual abuse, serious physical injury, serious bodily injury, or suspicious death as defined under OAPSA, the law requires additional reporting to the Department of Aging and local law enforcement.

Statewide Elder Abuse Hotline: 1-800-490-8505 Definitions of abuse requiring additional reporting: Sexual Abuse — intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing or attempting to cause rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault, statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault or incest. Sexual Harassment requires reporting to the AAA only.

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Area Agencies on Aging Pennsylvania’s 52 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) are your source of information for the issues and concerns affecting older people and their caregivers. Specific services at each agency vary throughout the state, but each agency offers a wide array of programs to help older Pennsylvanians and their families get the help and information they need.

Allegheny Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging Birmingham Towers 2100 Wharton Street, Second Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15203 SeniorLine: 412-350-5460 Toll Free: (800) 344-4319 Tel: 412-350-4234 Fax: 412-350-3091 TDD/TTY: 412-350-2727 Website: www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/ olderadults.aspx E-mail: SeniorLine@dhs.county.allegheny. pa.us Services: Apprise: 412-661-1438 Ombudsmen: 412-350-5460 Protective Services: 412-350-6905 or (800) 344-4319

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Living will booklet a popular item in aging families PITTSBURGH CATHOLIC STAFF REPORT The Pittsburgh Catholic has printed a booklet, “Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney,” regarding what everyone should know about advance health care directives.

The contents of the booklet were written by the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference, which is the public affairs arm of the state’s Catholic bishops and dioceses. There are 10 Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania, comprised of eight Latin-rite and two Byzantine-rite.

“We believed at the Pittsburgh Catholic that this issue has caused a lot of confusion, both within the medical and legal community, and certainly the Catholic population as a whole,” said William Cone, newspaper editor.

“We believed that this excellent document needed wide distribution as it clarifies very strongly the Catholic principles involved when executing a living will.”

The printing of the brochure was made possible by the sponsorship of The Catholic Cemeteries Association and The Catholic Funeral Plan.

“These organizations, which provide marvelous service to the Catholic community and the diocese, deserve both thanks and support for what they did to assist the Pittsburgh Catholic in distributing this booklet,” Cone said.

A health care directive in Pennsylvania can be a living will, a health care power of attorney or a written combination of the two.

A living will is a document that sets forth a person’s wishes and gives instructions about health care when the person has an endstage medical condition or is permanently unconscious.

A health care power of attorney is a document that designates someone to make health care decisions for you.

A team from the PCC and the Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association, legal counsel and a moral theologian assisted the bishops in publishing the “Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney,” said Amy Hill, spokeswoman for the PCC. “Some changes were made to the Pennsylvania law governing advance health care directives,” Hill said. “The bishops used the occasion to update a living will and health care power of attorney document for

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Rather than including checkboxes, the living will allows you to designate a proxy to make medical decisions for you if you’re not able to communicate your wishes. This designation is preferable to a “checkbox” format that lists treatments you do or don’t want, because every treatment can be considered ordinary or extraordinary depending on the circumstances.

Therefore, it’s not advisable to say ahead of time that you absolutely don’t want a given treatment.

Catholics and encourage people to use it.

“It presented a good opportunity for the bishops to remind us that, ‘Death is not to be feared as the end of our existence, rather it is the doorway to our eternal destiny.’ Yet, many people may be confused or afraid to think about how they want to be treated at the end of their life. The question-and-answer booklet is designed to inform and enlighten Catholics about the teachings of the church on health care decision-making.”

“Anyone and everyone will benefit from reading the booklet,” she said.

“None of us can predict what we will face at the end of our lives or the lives of our loved ones,” Hill said. “An advance health care directive, especially one that reflects what we believe about the sanctity and dignity of human life, is worth the effort. It is the best way to ensure that you will be treated according to your wishes, and it is a generous gift to your loved ones who are placed in the decision-making position for you.”

The booklet is an update and expansion of the living will the PCC authorized in June 1993.

The living will is a very thorough

document, it summarizes the church’s teaching that: human life is sacred; human dignity is inviolable; euthanasia is not morally permissible; nutrition and hydration should be continued; ordinary care, including pain management, should be given; and, if possible, a pregnant woman should be given nutrition and hydration until her unborn child is born.

Rather than including checkboxes, the living will allows you to designate a proxy to make medical decisions for you if you’re not able to communicate your wishes. This designation is preferable to a “checkbox” format that lists treatments you do or don’t want, because every treatment can be considered ordinary or extraordinary depending on the circumstances. Therefore, it’s not advisable to say ahead of time that you absolutely don’t want a given treatment.

The living will is a valuable resource for anyone facing an end-of-life decision, but it would also be helpful to any adult, in that it explains Catholic teaching regarding the end of life.

The living will also includes a helpful question-and-answer section that addresses such questions as “What does the church say about medically assisted nutrition and hydration” and “What should I do with my health care directive?”

For additional information or to obtain a booklet, contact the Pittsburgh Catholic at 412-471-1252, ext. 3573.

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Audio, large-print resources can help elderly parishioners, expert says

By TOM TRACY Catholic News Service COCONUT CREEK, Fla. — With a large aging population of Catholics in many areas of the country will come an array of age-related vision complications that invariably hinder full participation in the liturgy and in spiritual life.

The situation may be best addressed by readily available technology such as audio materials and large print texts especially prepared for elderly churchgoers, according to the director of the Xavier Society for the Blind.

“At some point (later in life), you are more likely to get vision impairment, macular degeneration or diabetes which in one way or another affect vision,” said Malachy Fallon, executive director of the New York-based Xavier Society. “We are seeing more people who are losing vision but aren’t reading Braille because they are losing sight later in life which is why our audio content is so important.”

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the only Catholic publishing house to make crucial writings available to the blind. All its services were provided free of charge — a tradition that continues to the present, according to Fallon. There are some 2,400 active clients worldwide.

Xavier Society for the Blind produces Braille books on spiritual and religious topics and provides Braille catechetical textbooks for students in religious education courses. Additionally, the Propers of the Sunday Mass — the Old and New Testament readings, selected prayers and responses — are available in Braille and audio. Many who receive the materials in Braille serve as lectors in their churches.

Vision loss among the elderly is a major health care problem, with approximately one person in three likely to have some form of vision-reducing eye disease by the age of 65, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. At the same time, the elderly population in the United States is increasing rapidly. By the year 2030, an estimated 70 million Americans will be over 65 years of age.

“I think there are many more people out there who can take advantage of our services if they knew we were out there,” said Fallon, who added that his agency has run church bulletin announcements in large states like New York, California, Texas and Florida. “We want to get our materials out to as many people as possible in whatever format they need; if they want to download something from their smartphone or the iPhone we can do that too.”

Fallon said since he came on board in 2016, the society has added to the selection of Catholic books and contemporary programming available in its audio books or Braille catalogue. It recently added the Catholic Catechism in Spanish, and contemporary academic lectures from Fordham University’s Center on Religion and Culture.

About four times a year, the Xavier Society publishes a Braille magazine, the Catholic Review, which reprints Catholic journalism articles and news from several religious publications and newspapers, including Our Sunday Visitor, the Catholic Digest, Maryknoll and the Jesuit-run America.

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