Posted May 21, 2021 by Jonathan Clemente
As a peer support specialist with lived experience, I know that being diagnosed with a mental illness can be scary, overwhelming and confusing—especially in our society, where having a mental illness was historically viewed as a stigma and often not even considered a real illness.
Our society still has a long way to go in understanding mental illness, and below are three myths I thought it important to dispel.
Myth 1: People with a mental health condition do not recover.Collaborating with my psychiatrist, I was able to find the right medications that have helped reduce my symptoms. In therapy, I have confronted... read more
Posted May 06, 2021
Just a few weeks ago, Catholic Charities celebrated its annual Volunteer Appreciation, honoring the organization's exceptional volunteers.
Several individuals and groups were recognized, from a husband and wife who have volunteered at St. Philip Neri Family... read more
Posted March 26, 2021
Earlier this year, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland named Terrance Ray as the new director of the Marketing and Communication Department. This appointment comes after the departure of Bethany Ream, who served as director since... read more
Posted March 24, 2021 by Maria Torres
Sharon Kuntz, a full-time therapist with our Outpatient Mental Health program (located in the Covenant Center), began her journey with Catholic Charities on March 22, 1976 — 45 years ago.
This special contribution by Clinical Supervisor... read more
Posted March 24, 2021
Earlier this week, Catholic Charities announced Mary P. von Carlowitz as the new director of The Office for Human Life.
This appointment comes after Peggy Gerovac's retirement in 2020.
"I am so incredibly humbled to be able... read more