Family Counseling Service

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.

Join Us Tonight for First Friday! 🍁We’d love for you to stop by our Aurora Office (70 S River Street) tonight from 5-8 p...
11/07/2025

Join Us Tonight for First Friday! 🍁

We’d love for you to stop by our Aurora Office (70 S River Street) tonight from 5-8 pm for an evening of free family-friendly fun!

We will have crafts for kids, treats for all, and a festive fall-themed atmosphere. It’s a great way to celebrate the season of gratitude with family and friends.

Downtown Aurora will be hopping tonight with many businesses hosting in their spaces for First Friday tonight, we hope to see you for this fun night out!

Happy Halloween from Family Counseling Service! 👻We hope your day is filled with festive fun, sweet treats, and moments ...
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Family Counseling Service! 👻

We hope your day is filled with festive fun, sweet treats, and moments that bring a smile to your face!

Your mental health matters every day of the year. If your own mental health (or a loved one’s) has been feeling a little spooky lately, we’re here to help

Our office is closed on Fridays, but feel free to give us a call at (630) 844-2662 on Saturday morning when we reopen if you'd like to schedule an appointment. For the first time in years - we have no waitlist.

Stay safe and have a wonderful Halloween! 🎃

We had such a spooktacular time at Downtown Aurora’s Trick-or-Treat event last weekend! 👻It was wonderful seeing so many...
10/30/2025

We had such a spooktacular time at Downtown Aurora’s Trick-or-Treat event last weekend! 👻

It was wonderful seeing so many families stop by our Aurora office. Your costumes, smiles, and Halloween spirit made the day unforgettable. 🎃

We love being part of this amazing community and can’t wait for more fun together at November's First Friday event next Friday 11/7!

10/29/2025

✨ A Night Worth Celebrating, Even a Month Later! ✨

We might be a little late to share these… but the joy from our 100th Birthday Gala deserves a spotlight.

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate this major milestone with us. We are so grateful for your support and for believing in the work we do every day here at Family Counseling Service.

Cheers to 100 years of serving our community, and all that’s ahead 💛

✨ A Night Worth Celebrating, Even a Month Later! ✨We might be a little late to share these… but the joy from our 100th B...
10/29/2025

✨ A Night Worth Celebrating, Even a Month Later! ✨

We might be a little late to share these… but the joy from our 100th Birthday Gala deserves a spotlight.

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate this major milestone with us. We are so grateful for your support and for believing in the work we do every day here at Family Counseling Service.

Cheers to 100 years of serving our community, and all that’s ahead 💛

Come visit us at 70 S. River Street today from 12-3pm for trick-or-treating in downtown Aurora! 🎃
10/25/2025

Come visit us at 70 S. River Street today from 12-3pm for trick-or-treating in downtown Aurora! 🎃

We’re thrilled to announce that Family Counseling Service has officially achieved COA Accreditation through August 31, 2...
10/23/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Family Counseling Service has officially achieved COA Accreditation through August 31, 2029! 🎉

This accomplishment granted by demonstrates our ongoing commitment to excellence, accountability, and quality care for our community.

We’re incredibly proud of our staff, leadership, and board members for their dedication and teamwork in earning this recognition.

Learn more about this exciting milestone here:
https://buff.ly/bVF5h1Z

Do you ever feel like you’re walking on eggshells in your relationships? 🥚That might be a sign of codependency.In this b...
10/17/2025

Do you ever feel like you’re walking on eggshells in your relationships? 🥚

That might be a sign of codependency.

In this blog post, FCS Therapist Miriam Wade, MSW, LCSW, shares how setting boundaries can break unhealthy patterns and create stronger, more respectful connections.

Read more: https://buff.ly/KTNIxbz

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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

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(630) 844-2662

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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.