Parish Social Worker
My name is Patti Kelly and I am your Parish Social Worker. I am available to assist with questions or needs you have in a variety of different areas including mental health, access to health care, care for Senior Citizens, stress management, and more. Check out the resources I have compiled below. Additionally, I can help you plan "next steps" and where to turn for resources. If you, a family member or a friend needs assistance or you're not sure where to turn for help, please contact me at 734-464-1222, ext. 301 or by email at pkelly@stedith.org. I'm happy to help and look forward to connecting with you.
Here are some examples of situations where I may be able to help:
- Connecting Seniors to resources such as transportation, home help, and food assistance
- Obtaining health insurance and prescription assistance for eligible families
- Locating social opportunities and supportive services for an adult child with developmental disabilities
- Learning how to support family members with mental health issues and knowing what resources exist for both the individual and the family
- Connecting individuals and families to ongoing programs to assist with food, rent, utilities, legal aid, and other needs
- Sharing resources, including referrals for counseling, on management of stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and other issues
If you are having a mental health or medical emergency or are in crisis, go to your nearest Hospital Emergency Room or call 911 immediately.
Resources
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Resources:
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (free, confidential, always available, call or text): 988
- Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority 24-hour helpline: 1-800-241-4949
- Jason Foundation website
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention website
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Grief Resources
- GriefShare is a Christ-centered, biblically based support group seminar that meets weekly for people who have lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend through death. Click here for more information and to register.
- Angela Hospice offers free one-on-one counseling, grief support, and education as well as specialized support groups for widows/widowers, children, and survivors of suicide and overdose. For more info: www.angelahospice.org/grief-
support or 734-779-6690. It is not required that your loved one received services from Angela Hospice or was in hospice care. Services are open to everyone.
- GriefShare is a Christ-centered, biblically based support group seminar that meets weekly for people who have lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend through death. Click here for more information and to register.
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Connecting older adults and their caregivers with a wide range of resources, services, and programs to assist with food, transportation, adult day care, in-home care, and more
- For City of Livonia Residents:
Senior Center | Livonia, MI
734-466-2555
- For Wayne County residents:
The Senior Alliance | Wayne County & Detroit, MI
800-815-1112
- For Oakland County residents:
Area Agency on Aging 1-B | Senior Support Resources | AAA 1-B (aaa1b.org)
800-852-7795
- For City of Livonia Residents:
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- Source: Caregiver Action Network
Link: Caregiver Action Network Website
Description: CAN serves a broad spectrum of family caregivers ranging from the parents of children with significant health needs, to the families and friends of wounded soldiers; from a young couple dealing with a diagnosis of MS, to adult children caring for parents with Alzheimer’s disease -
Source: American Association of Retired Persons
Link: Family Caregiving
Description: Helping you navigate your role as a family caregiver -
Source: Alzheimers Association
Link: Alzheimers Association Website
Description: Caregiving for People with Dementia including local resources for support, education, and programs -
Source: Living & Learning Enrichment Center
Link: Parent and Caregiver Support Group – Living & Learning Enrichment Center
Description: Free monthly support group for parents and caregivers who have a loved one with autism
- Source: Caregiver Action Network
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Resources:
- Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Metro (Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties)
Link: www.namimetro.org
Description: Numerous resources for both individuals with mental illness and families affected by mental illness including local support groups and educational programs
- Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) (national)
Link: www.nami.org
Description: Information about warning signs and symptoms, mental health conditions, treatments, etc.
- Source: Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority
Link: https://www.dwihn.org/ or call 1-800-241-4949 (24 hour)
Description: Agency serving Wayne County residents -
Source: Child Mind Institute
Link: https://childmind.org/education/
Description: Numerous topics to explore regarding children's mental health and parenting -
Source: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Stay Well Program
Link: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/resources/ mental-health-resources
Description: Multiple resources available to help with mental health challenges and information about stress management -
Stress and Anxiety: Tips to Support Youth and Family Wellness Presentation (Video and Slides)
Slides from Video
- Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Metro (Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties)
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Resources:
- Source: MSU Extension
Link: Stress Less with Mindfulness
Description: Free mindfulness education sessions (virtual) to learn techniques to reduce stress for adults and children
- Source: The Child Mind Institute
Link: Free Online Modules
Description: 5-7 minutes modules for elementary, middle, and high school students teaching essential mental health skills such as understanding feelings, relaxation skills, understanding thoughts, managing intense emotions, and mindfulness
- Source: MSU Extension
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- Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Link: Parenting a Child with Mental Health Challenges: Basics on Demand
Description: A free, virtual, on-demand series on Learn about mental health challenges in children & adolescents, potential treatments, coping strategies for parents, crisis planning, and available resources. -
Source: Archdiocese of Detroit, Office of Family Ministry
Link: https://www.compassforparents.org/
Description: Database of resources for parenting from a Catholic perspective on various topics facing families from fear and worry, to internet safety to body positivity.
- Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
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The following links provide multiple resources for adults, teens, and children on increasing internet safety including videos, handouts, interactive games, and trainings
- Source: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Link: NetSmartz
Description: NetSmartz provides age-appropriate videos and activities to help children become more aware of potential online risks and empowering them to help prevent victimization by making safer choices on- and offline.
- Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Link: Project iGuardian
Description: Providing children, teens, parents and teachers with information regarding the potential dangers of online environments and how to stay safe online can help prevent many instances of child exploitation.
- Source: Protect Young Eyes
Link: Protect Young Eyes Website
Link: Fr. John Riccardo & Chris McKenna (founder of Protect Young Eyes) Video
Description: Helping Families, Schools, And Churches Create Safer Digital Environments
- Source: The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Link: Internet Safety Month
Description: Internet Safety Month is in June, but protecting children is a year-round responsibility. This website works to raise awareness about Internet safety and provide resources to keep kids safe online.
- Source: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
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Resources:
- Source: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Link: The Truth About Electronic Cigarettes (a.k.a. Vape Products)
Description: This free recorded webinar describes how e-cigarettes work, current products, health effects and resources for quitting.
- Source: Samaritas
Link: Samaritas Adolescent Vaping Program
Description: Evidence-based treatment for vaping. To learn more, visit www.samaritas.org/sud or call 833-720-WELL.
- Source: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
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Resource:
- Source: Livonia Save Our Youth Coalition
Link: https://livoniasaveouryouth.org/
Description: Community coalition with resources for substance abuse prevention for youth
- Source: Families Against Narcotics
Link: https://www.familiesagainstnarcotics.org/
Description: Resources for families who have a loved one struggling with addiction including support groups, resource information, and education
- Source: Livonia Save Our Youth Coalition
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Resource:
- Source: Healthychildren.org
Link: Supporting children after separation or divorce
Description: Information and resources for supporting children's wellbeing after parent's separation.
- Source: Healthychildren.org
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Resources:
- Source: National Association of School Psychologists
Link: Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
Description: These resources were developed to help educators and administrators support students and families cope with bullying and school violence.
- Source: Center for Resilience and Well Being in School
Link: Talking to Children when Scary Things Happen
Description: This resource offers guidance to help you talk with children and youth after something scary or violent happens.
- Source: National Association of School Psychologists
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Resources:
- Source: Angel's Place
Link: Home | Angels' Place (angelsplace.com)
Description: Numerous services for people with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities including homes and social programs.
- Source: Living & Learning Enrichment Center, 801 Griswold St., Northville
Link: Living & Learning Enrichment Center (livingandlearningcenter.org)
Description: Numerous programs for people with disabilities including social groups, job training, various therapies, and support in gaining independent living skills.
- Source: Angel's Place
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Alzheimer’s and dementia affect millions of people in the U.S. If they are affecting your family, check out the resources below.
Source: Community Resource Finder
Link: www.communityresourcefinder.org
Description: Database of dementia and aging-related resources for housing, community services, support groups, and medical servicesSource: Alzheimer’s Association Greater Michigan Chapter
Link: www.alz.org/gmc
Description: Provides opportunities for social engagement, education, respite care, support groups (several in this area), and additional supportive services for patients and familiesSource: Michigan Dementia Coalition
Link: www.midementiacoalition.org
Description: Links to a number of resources including the Michigan Dementia Resource Guide for FamiliesSource: Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center Wellness Initiative
Link: https://alzheimers.med.umich.edu/wellness-initiative/
Description: Numerous support and educational programs for persons living with memory loss and family caregiversAlzheimer's Association 24/7 helpline: 1-800-272-3900
Ever wonder what Alzheimer’s and Dementia are?
Source: www.alz.org -
Source: 211
Link: https://www.211.org/ or call 211
Description: Connect with resources for assistance with food, utility bills, rent, etc.Source: Salvation Army
Link: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/wmni/energy-assistance/ or call Colleen Dahl 313-563-4457, ext. 505
Description: Assistance with energy billsSource: Church of the Holy Family, Novi
Link: Call for an appointment 248-349-8553
Description: Provides clothing and small household furnishings to low income families in the community free of chargeSource: CARES of Farmington Hills
Link: https://caresfh.org/ call 248-474-8231 to make an appointment
Description : Food pantrySource: The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
Link: Call 734-634-4935
Description: Monthly food support for eligible Livonia residents