Family Service Center

03/02/2026

“Play It Forward” isn’t just a party — it’s a packed room of people choosing to strengthen local mental health support in a big, joyful way.

And that energy starts now ⚡ Early supporters don’t wait for the spotlight. They create it.

If you’ve been looking for a visible, meaningful way to show up for this community — this is your moment.

🎶 Lead the way - help underwrite the event so more of every ticket fuels real mental health impact. Learn about Sponsorship opportunities here:https://files.constantcontact.com/d4bdfcd9801/644204db-27f8-40db-a9a5-806fe96b8ccf.pdf

🪄 Help bring the fun - donate those auction items, experiences, or special touches that elevate the night. Donate In-Kind items here: https://onecau.se/_eutsa1

02/17/2026

And the answer is...there's still time to register your team for FSC's Trivia Night on Thursday 2.26.26! 7PM-9PM at Max & Benny's in Northbrook.

Can you unseat our reigning two-time Trivia Champions? Gather your team and find out...

Register your team by 2/19 (deadline extended)! Spots are limited.

Link to register: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/FSCTriviaNight2026

We hope to see you there!

02/16/2026

FSC is accepting applications for graduate-level clinical mental health internship positions for the 2026/2027 academic year - apply by 2/28/26!

The positions are open to students in their second year of graduate education in counseling, clinical mental health counseling, or related field who are enrolled in practicum/internship beginning in the fall of 2026, who are interested in working with children and adolescents.

For more information and to apply by 2/28/26 please visit https://familyservicecenter.org/about-fsc/ orhttps://familyservicecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/FSC-Clinical-Intern-Position-Description-FINAL-2026.pdf

02/05/2026

Join FSC for our 3rd Annual Trivia Night! 7-9pm on 2.26.26 at Max and Benny’s in Northbrook. Can you unseat our reigning trivia champions? Register your team by 2/17 and find out! Click here to register: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/FSCTriviaNight2026 🧠🎉

01/29/2026

FSC is now accepting applications for graduate-level clinical mental health internship positions for the 2026/2027 academic year!

The positions are open to students in their second year of graduate education in counseling, clinical mental health counseling, or related field who are enrolled in practicum/internship beginning in the fall of 2026, who are interested in working with children and adolescents.

For more information and to apply by February 28, 2026, please visit familyservicecenter.org/about-fsc/

or

https://familyservicecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/FSC-Clinical-Intern-Position-Description-FINAL-2026.pdf

01/28/2026

Trivia Night is back! Join FSC for 21st Century Trivia - 7pm on 2.26.26 at Max and Benny's Restaurant & Deli

$260/team of six, heavy appetizers, non-alcoholic beverages, and trivia fun included!

Register your team today at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/FSCTriviaNight2026, or go to https://familyservicecenter.org/

01/20/2026

FSC is now accepting applications for graduate-level clinical mental health internship positions for the 2026/2027 academic year.

The positions are open to students in their second year of graduate education in counseling, clinical mental health counseling, or related field who are enrolled in practicum/internship beginning in the fall of 2026, who are interested in working with children and adolescents.

For more information and to apply by February 28, 2026, please visit familyservicecenter.org/about-fsc/

or

https://familyservicecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/FSC-Clinical-Intern-Position-Description-FINAL-2026.pdf

01/15/2026

Join FSC for our 3rd Annual Trivia Night: 21st Century Trivia

WHERE: Max & Benny's, 461 Waukegan Rd, Northbrook
WHEN: Thursday, February 26, 7pm - 9pm

Doors Open: 7pm
Trivia Starts: 7:30pm

Gather your team of six and sign up by 2/17. Spots are limited, get yours before they sell out! Teams of up to six people, $260/team.

Register here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/FSCTriviaNight2026

Trivia (Y2K and beyond!), prizes, fun, heavy appetizers, and non-alcoholic beverages included. Hope to see you there!

01/15/2026

Join National Alliance on Mental Illness - Cook County North Suburban and FSC Clinician Rachel Adams, MS, LPC, for the upcoming Webinar Family Resilience: Tools for Connection and Balance. We hope you can make it on January 21 @ 7pm!

Join us for our upcoming webinar next week! 💙

🗓 January 21
⏰ 7:00 PM
💻 Webinar

Family Resilience: Tools for Connection and Balance
with Rachel Adams, MA, LPC of Family Service Center

When one person in a household lives with a mental health condition, the entire family is impacted. In this thoughtful and practical presentation, Rachel Adams will explore how stress, emotional regulation, and family dynamics intersect—and how families can build resilience together.

This webinar is ideal for family members supporting a loved one with a mental health condition and anyone looking to foster greater balance and resilience at home.

REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QoUHjRm7QaivOe-P3sgXnA

01/14/2026

Thank you to SS. Peter & Paul for welcoming our Co-Executive Directors Chris Northwick and Dr. Renee Dominguez this past weekend. FSC is honored to receive a portion of the proceeds from their 2025 Greek Fest, where we had so much fun. We are grateful for this generous community!

01/08/2026

Join the Alison Tobey Smart Memorial Fund and Kenilworth Union Church for this speaker event with John Trautwein.

On January 26th from 7-8:30 PM, John Trautwein, a Chicago native, Northwestern grad and former MLB pitcher, will speak about building a support team of friends and family to help navigate the periods of pain and tragedy that we all inevitably face at some point in our lives. The event is appropriate for both adults and teens who would benefit from John’s message of love and hope. John's book, My Living Will: A Father’s Story of Loss & Hope, will be available for purchase following the program.

All are welcome, but please register in advance at https://kuc.org/event/john-trautwein-on-life-teammates/