2014 CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNUAL SURVEY

HEALTH
OVERVIEW

HOW OUR NETWORK SERVES

Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) believes that access

to equitable and affordable health care is a basic human right. Lack of affordable health care in the United
States presents a complex set of problems for many
low and moderate-income families. In response, Catholic Charities agencies across the country provide a wide
spectrum of health-related services for individuals and
families in need.

876,931
health services provided by 153 agencies across 53 states and
territories.

406,571
behavioral health services administered including addiction treatment, group and family counseling, and other mental health services.

WHY OUR NETWORK SERVES

128,768

5.9%

single mothers, single fathers, and intact families supported through

pregnancy services.

of Americans failed to obtain medical care due to cost.

341,592

273,105

health services that helped individuals access health insurance,

medical clinics, prescription programs, and other health-related
services.

births to teenage mothers in 2013.

1.5 million
young adults did not receive needed mental health
services last year.

WHO OUR NETWORK SERVES

Sources: Center for Disease Control, 2013; SAMHSA, 2015.

The information provided in this report comes from the Catholic Charities
USA 2014 Annual Survey. In 2014, 150 of 177 Catholic Charities agencies
and affiliates responded to the survey. The survey is conducted and compiled by researchers at the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at
Georgetown University. Full citations for national statistics available upon
request; please contact Advocacy@CatholicCharitiesUSA.org.

28%

CHILDREN

11%

SENIORS

61%

ADULTS

Reflects clients for whom age is identified.

The mission of Catholic Charities USA is to exercise leadership in assisting its membership, particularly the diocesan Catholic Charities
agencies and affiliate members, in their mission of service, advocacy and convening.

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ANNUAL SURVEY
HEALTH

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

OTHER HEALTH SERVICES

In 2014, 130 Catholic Charities agencies provided counseling and mental health
services for individuals with behavioral health issues. Additionally, addiction
services addressed alcohol, drugs, food, sex, gambling, and tobacco abuse.

CHILDREN

ADULTS

SENIORS

Counseling and
Mental Health

96,189

154,041

16,257

Addiction Services

13,736

76,567

3,678

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE

83 agencies

provided prescription services

or a prescription drug program.

28,242 individuals

served through prescription assistance.

PREGNANCY SERVICES
In 2014, 122 Catholic Charities agencies provided pregnancy services to
128,768 parents before and after their childs birth.

29,658

parents under 18 served.

2,358

11,184 children

enrolled in health insurance programs

(CHIP, Medicaid, & others).

13,944 adults

enrolled in health insurance programs.

Number of Services Provided by Catholic Charities
Agencies in Other Health-Related Areas
Health Clinics

29,245

Dental Clinics

18,797

Health-Related Support
Groups

5,884

HIV/AIDS Services

13,993

Parish Nursing

3,108

Home Health Services

5,618

Skilled Nursing Facilities

2,615

Intermediate Care Facilities

999

Hospice

1,410

TOTAL

81,669

single birth fathers supported.

Number of Agencies Providing Specific Types of Pregnancy Services

19
37

Job Training/Placement
Pregnancy Testing

45

Prevention Services

51

Prenatal Care

94

Parenting

98

Counseling

100

Case Management

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