Bethany Durham

Catholic Charities’ Family Preservation programs help strengthen families and build parenting skills to create a safe environment for children. The Department of Child Safety (DCS) refers parents to our Family Connections, Nurturing Parenting, Arizona Families F.I.R.S.T (Families in Recovery Succeeding Together) and SENSE (Substance Exposed Newborn Safe Environment) programs.

Throughout Arizona, it’s not uncommon to see people experiencing homelessness seeking refuge in parks, desert and forest areas, and even along sidewalks. But where do they go when outdoor temperatures become unbearable and even deadly?

Attending your first counseling session can feel intimidating. Opening up about how you feel can be difficult, on top of navigating things like insurance and paperwork. Knowing what to expect will help you make the most of your experience.

Depression is one of the few deadly illnesses that can progress completely unnoticed by others. Many people who’ve lost friends or family to suicide had no idea that they were struggling. In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, here are some ways you can identify if a loved one is depressed or suicidal and what to do about it.

When parents think of back to school, they often think of report cards, parent-teacher conferences and other academic aspects of school. They may not realize that the social aspects, like making friends and joining clubs, are just as important to their child’s development.