12/30/2025
*To honor and protect our client’s privacy, we’ve chosen to use a stock photo*
After an incident involving her 14-year-old son, Michael, and his brother, Angela began searching for organizations that could help Michael’s behavior.
Four years and multiple attempts later, she found herself worn down and discouraged.
During her research, Michael’s Probation Officer recommended Catholic Charities’ Wayne County office, noting their strong success rate and Angela decided to give it a try.
“I was going to go through [another organization] and he [Probation Officer] wanted to go through Catholic Charities because you have a better success rate,” Angela said.
One year later, Angela says she has never felt more hopeful and grateful for the team working alongside her family.
Both Angela and Michael completed the Triple P Program, but Angela knew they needed ongoing support. That’s when Heather, a case worker in Wayne County, stepped in and quickly became a consistent source of guidance and reassurance for Angela.
Michael was also connected with Mica, who now serves as his case worker, helping him regulate his emotions and work through behavioral challenges.
“It’s been nice to have someone I can count on,” Angela said, “I’ve been searching for the right team to be able to help Michael and finally being able to have that is incredible.”
Though Michael still faces challenges, Angela feels supported knowing she’s no longer navigating everything alone.
Mica meets with Michael twice a week, helping him calm intense emotions, express himself, and find solutions.
Meanwhile, Heather checks in with Angela to help her manage her own stressors.
“I can’t thank [Heather and Mica] enough,” Angela said, “I really appreciate it more than I can put it into words.”
At Catholic Charities, we offer a wide range of mental and behavioral health services to support individuals and families just like Angela’s.
To view our full list of programs, visit ccdocle.org/ServiceAreas.
