Catholic Charities South, a community service center of Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Boston, has a 90-year tradition of meeting the emerging and changing needs of children and families in Brockton and surrounding communities. Catholic Charities South is a vital community resource offering a continuum of care including Basic Needs Emergency Services such as food, fuel, and rental assistance; youth and family support services; English for Speakers of Other Languages classes; and mental health and substance abuse counseling. Annually, Catholic Charities South serves more than 24,000 children, adults, and families from more than 30 cities and towns.