Support Services Directory

Outreach Services

St. Joseph Parish family through our ministries and charity help to be the hands and feet of Jesus here on earth. "We are called in a special way to serve the poor and vulnerable..." U.S. Catholic Bishops, Communities of Salt and Light

Our Social Justice and Service Commission mission in Jesus Christ we will grow and flourish through social justice and service to others in need. We will act as the living presence of Christ in our world as we serve one another in justice and compassion.

Addiction Help

Alcoholics Anonymous www.district10nia.org
Al-Anon 847-680-4640
Adult Children of Alcoholics 847-680-4640

Annulment Support Ministry
St. Joseph Parish 847-362-2073 to be referred to Priest, Deacon or Pastoral Associate
Please visit our Annulment Support Ministry webpage for more information.

Knight of Columbus: Dennis Moffatt djmoffatt1@aol.com 847-331-4914

Bicycle Ministry
Provides used and in good condition bicycles to those in need of transportation. Rich Schroedle 847-362-8286

Counseling Services

Holbrook Counseling Center Mundelein, IL (intake 312-655-7725)

Divorce Support Ministries
St. Mary Church, Lake Forest, IL 847-234-0205

Employment Ministry
St. Joseph Parish, Libertyville IL Parish Office 847-362-2073

Food and Shelter, Clothing Needs

St. Joseph Food Pantry
Mary Causey 847-990-1213
Meals on Wheels
847-782-4000 (intake 847-546-5733)
PADS Food Coordinator Sat. Night Nancy Knight 847-367-5627, Tues.Night Coord.Dave Marsdan 224-321-2998, Sat. Night Coord. Cathy O'Brien 847-367-8062
PADS Crisis Service in North Chicago John Calliano 847-689-4357 and Lynn Flynn 847-689-4357X121 PADS Lunch Program
Friday Night Soup Kitchen
Chris Muender 847-840-4089
Saturday Night Soup Kitchen
Mike Lynn 847-975-2692
Lake County Health Department 847-377-8180
Libertyville Township: 847-816-6800 www.township.libertyville.il.us

Community Social Services of Waukegan
Sister Kathleen, Coordinator 847-775-0211 847-775-0858
Food Clothing and Furniture Pantry 847-623-2112
Soup Kitchen 847-775-0116
Domestic Violence Support 224-636-6851
Fr. Gary Graf Center Immigration Service 847-775-0858
Mary and Joseph Shelter, Chicago Randy Nipper 847-573-1762
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Salvation Army 847-406-5175
Santa Maria Church, Mundelein,IL St. Vincent De Paul Society 847-949-8300

Furniture Needs
Furniture Ministry St. Mary of Vernon, Vernon Hills, IL Jim Wogan 847-362-1005

Senior Citizens Services and Persons with Disabilities Support

Lake County Community Action Project info for low income seniors, persons with disabilities 847-249-4330

Lake County Center for Independent Living Kelli Brooks 847-949-4440

Elder Care Jill Grubbs 847-406-4683

Geriatric Assistance call AADO 847-433-0150
Caregiver Alzheimer's Support Group www.Lakecountyseniorcoalition.orgsupportgroups

Social Worker
Libertyville Township Social Worker Linda Blatnik 847-816-6800

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Aid For Women Carol Walsh 847-249-2700

Catholic Charities Maternity/Adoption Department 847-782-4000

Domestic Violence Support Social Services of Waukegan 847-775-7253

Maristella Social Services 847-367-5360 Fran Forys

New Hope Self-sufficiency Program for Mothers with Small Children
Catholic Charities 847-782-4000

Project Rachel abortion reconciliation program 1-888-456-HOPE

GLOBAL OUTREACH
Parish and Wider Community

St. Joseph Parish International Sharing Ministry
Dedicated to global outreach causes - currently supporting school and guesthouse for self-support in Moshi, Tanzania, contact Stan Taylor 847-344-0207

Peru Jesuit Project: Nancy Knight 847-367-5627

CRS - Catholic Relief Services
CRS is a first responder in recoveries from natural disasters, famine, epidemics, war and poverty. To donate: 888-277-7575 or e-mail donorservices@catholicrelief.org or access website at CRS.org

Archdiocese of Chicago: Office for Peace & Justice.
Visit their webpage for a newsletter and more information.