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Family Counseling Service

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Family Counseling Service

Helping people in our community navigate behavioral health challenges and develop the ability to thrive since 1925.

Serving more than 4,000 families in the Fox Valley area each year, FCS provides youth mentoring services as well as behavioral healthcare for all ages. Our goal is simple: help people learn the skills they need to succeed in life. From children and adolescents learning the life skills, to helping families and individuals learn to manage the symptoms of a mental health problem, our goal is to strengthen our community, one person at a time.

03/11/2026

Big news for Aurora students and families! 🎉

If you haven't heard already, Family Counseling Service has launched ONE Aurora, a coordinated initiative with West Aurora School District 129 and East Aurora School District 131 to bring mental health services directly into schools.

This initiative helps:
✨ Increase access to culturally responsive mental health care
✨ Remove barriers by offering services during the school day
✨ Promote collaboration between students, families, and school staff
✨ Help students access the least restrictive level of care, often avoiding hospitalization and reducing disruption for families

Together, we are strengthening school communities across Aurora.

Learn more about how ONE Aurora is making an impact:
https://aurorafcs.org/2026/03/03/fcs-launches-one-aurora-initiative-to-expand-mental-health-support-in-aurora-school-districts/

03/06/2026

Sometimes the smallest ideas grow into something truly meaningful.

Last year, Quintin Ingram, who is one of our therapists at Family Counseling Service, had an idea: create a small pantry at our Aurora office where staff could access food or clothing items for clients who may need a little extra support.

What started as a simple cabinet quickly filled up as staff and board members generously donated items.

That’s when Mario Velazquez, our Facilities Maintenance Tech, stepped in and built a dedicated closet space to organize everything. Now the donations are neatly hung and placed on shelves, making it easy for our team to walk clients to the closet and offer a food item, toy, or clothing when it’s needed.

This small but thoughtful resource allows our staff to support clients in a respectful and dignified way.

We’re grateful to Quintin for the idea, Mario for bringing it to life, and everyone who continues to donate and support our community.

03/03/2026

We’re proud to announce the launch of ONE Aurora, a citywide partnership expanding access to school-based mental health services for students across Aurora.

Through our collaboration with West Aurora School District 129 and East Aurora School District 131, Family Counseling Service is now providing:

✔ On-site school-based counseling
✔ Mobile crisis intervention
✔ Preventative wellness programming
✔ Culturally responsive mental health support

So far this school year, more than 350 students across both districts have been positively impacted.

By bringing care directly into schools, ONE Aurora removes barriers such as transportation and scheduling, making it easier for students and families to receive support in a familiar, trusted environment.

Read more about ONE Aurora here:
https://aurorafcs.org/2026/03/03/fcs-launches-one-aurora-initiative-to-expand-mental-health-support-in-aurora-school-districts/

02/27/2026

Feeling anxious does not mean you are weak. It means you are human.

Our blog post, How to Calm Anxiety During Uncertain Times, explores why anxiety can increase during stressful periods and how therapy can help you feel more supported and grounded.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/QsNJy6U

If anxiety is impacting your daily life, we encourage you to reach out. Family Counseling Service has openings available for individual, couples, and family therapy. Call 630-844-2662 to get started.

02/26/2026

Winter routines can sometimes leave us feeling isolated or less motivated. Finding simple ways to stay active, even indoors, can help improve mood, increase energy, and support overall mental health.

In our recent blog post, Angelica Del Piliar, Intake Specialist at Family Counseling Service, shares thoughtful suggestions for incorporating movement into your daily life during the winter months. Her perspective reflects how small, manageable steps can make a meaningful difference in emotional wellbeing.

If you missed it, we invite you to read and explore these helpful tips:
https://buff.ly/Cki9Ib1

02/17/2026

Staying active during the winter months can be challenging, especially when colder temperatures and shorter days affect both our energy and mood. Even small moments of movement can support emotional wellbeing, reduce stress, and help create a sense of balance.

We’re grateful to Angelica Del Piliar, Intake Specialist at Family Counseling Service, for sharing practical and encouraging ideas in our newest blog post. Her insights highlight how caring for your physical health can also support your mental health during this season.

Read the full blog here:
https://buff.ly/Cki9Ib1

02/14/2026

Valentine’s Day is often seen as a celebration of love. but it can also bring up complicated emotions. Whether you’re feeling connected, lonely, hopeful, or uncertain, your feelings are valid. ❤️

Relationships take care, communication, and intention. Therapy can provide a supportive space to strengthen your connection, work through challenges, or better understand yourself and your needs.

Visit aurorafcs.org or call (630) 844-2662 to learn how therapy can support you.

02/11/2026

National Marriage Week is a great reminder that strong relationships are built in the small, meaningful moments. 💛

In this therapist tip video, Dr. Eric Ward of FCS shares how creating and maintaining traditions can help couples stay connected, even during busy or stressful seasons. These intentional rituals can provide stability, deepen emotional bonds, and strengthen your relationship over time.

If you’re looking to reconnect or grow stronger together, counseling can help. Visit aurorafcs.org or call (630) 844-2662 to learn more.

02/09/2026

Over the weekend, we came together at the Meyer Ballroom in downtown Aurora for our 5th Annual Family First Staff Recognition Event to celebrate the incredible people who make our work possible. 💙

Our staff is the heart of everything we do, and we are beyond grateful for their dedication to serving our organization and the clients who rely on us. As a nonprofit, this work simply wouldn’t be possible without their compassion, commitment, and care.

We were proud to recognize team members celebrating 1-year, 5-year, and 10-year anniversaries, as well as our annual employee awards based on our agency’s core values. These awards are especially meaningful because each recipient was nominated and voted on by their peers through our employee recognition program.

Congratulations to our 2026 award winners:
✨ Client Service Award: Trish Hibben
✨ Above and Beyond Award: Michelle Diaz
✨ Mission Possible Award: Kyle Kothera
✨ Under the Radar Award: Niki Patel
✨ People Leader Award: Magally Zavala

Your hard work and commitment inspire us every day. Thank you to our entire team for all you do for our clients and our community.

Swipe through for some of our favorite moments from the event! 📸

02/06/2026

Anxiety often increases when life feels uncertain or out of our control.

If you have been feeling on edge, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained, our recent blog post offers simple strategies to help calm your nervous system and care for your mental health during stressful seasons.

Read the full post: https://buff.ly/QsNJy6U

Support is available, and you do not have to navigate this alone.

02/04/2026

✨ Thank you, West Aurora School District 129! ✨

We loved being back as a Wellness Series Partner during student lunch periods today (February 4th). Our team enjoyed connecting with students, answering questions, and sharing information about the counseling and support services FCS offers.

This time, students shared their thoughts on “When I’m stressed, one thing that actually helps is…” and their responses were thoughtful, honest, and inspiring. 💛

At FCS, we’re here to help teens build confidence, navigate challenges, and access the support they need to thrive. We’re grateful for continued opportunities to partner with WAHS in support of student wellness.

01/30/2026

Feeling more anxious lately? You are not alone.

Uncertainty can heighten stress and anxiety, even for people who do not usually struggle with it. In our latest blog post, we share practical, compassionate ways to calm anxiety and feel more grounded during challenging times.

Read here: https://buff.ly/QsNJy6U

At Family Counseling Service, we are here to support individuals, couples, and families. We currently have openings available. Call 630-844-2662 to schedule an appointment.

Address

70 S River Street
Aurora, IL
60506

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 9pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 9pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 9pm
Thursday	8:30am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	8:30am - 2pm

Telephone

(630) 844-2662

Website

http://aurorafcs.org/

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Founded in Aurora nearly 100 years ago, we are our community’s nonprofit agency that helps any and all of our neighbors achieve emotional well-being. With community support, our diverse programs strengthen our entire community by helping courageous people - including schoolchildren, families, and seniors, from every socioeconomic segment - to overcome the emotional barriers that hold them back from their life goals.