Affiliated Clinical Services

Affiliated Clinical Services We have a 35-year history of providing personalized outpatient mental health and AODA treatment.

🎄For those of you who are celebrating, have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday ☃️Affiliated Clinical Services will be c...
12/23/2025

🎄For those of you who are celebrating, have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday ☃️

Affiliated Clinical Services will be closed the following days:

Wednesday, December 24 (STARTING at 12:00pm)

Thursday, December 25

Wednesday December 31 (STARTING at 12:00pm)

Thursday, January 1

⭐ Staff Spotlight ⭐Please welcome a new staff member, Jake Hanus, MSW, APSW!He started his journey at ACS in September 2...
12/23/2025

⭐ Staff Spotlight ⭐

Please welcome a new staff member, Jake Hanus, MSW, APSW!

He started his journey at ACS in September 2024 as a graduate intern, seeing clients virtually via coaching calls. He works at the West Bend and Hartford locations. He also provides in-school therapy at Silverbrook Intermediate School and Badger Middle School. Jake has a specific interest working with individuals 5 years and older. His areas of special interest include Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, life stress, and adjustment disorders.

We asked him a few questions to help you get to know him better 😊

How long have you been a therapist?

“Since July of 2025”

What do you like about working at ACS?

“I love working alongside so many knowledgeable clinicians. Everyone brings a unique background and an eclectic approach to therapy, which creates a supportive environment for both therapists and clients.”

What do you love about being a therapist?

“I love meeting different people and hearing their life experiences. It’s incredibly rewarding to witness those moments when clients have a breakthrough and the ‘lightbulb’ goes off.”

Jake is currently accepting new clients! Contact ACS to inquire about services with Jake.

See the link for his bio: https://affiliatedclinical.com/2025/06/30/jake-hanus-apsw/

12/18/2025

Thank you to one of our very, very talented therapists, Leah Stadel, for spreading some holiday cheer in our West Bend lobby this afternoon 🎄

The holidays can also be a struggle for those who are grieving. This is a time to take care of yourself, allow yourself ...
12/17/2025

The holidays can also be a struggle for those who are grieving. This is a time to take care of yourself, allow yourself to feel the feelings and set boundaries as needed!

Here is an article from a helpful website “What’s Your Grief?” with 7 Tips to Go Easy on Yourself While Grieving at the Holidays:

1. Remember, the Holidays Don't Have to Be Perfect.

2. Be Intentional but Flexible About Tradition.

3. Practice Saying "No".

4. Schedule "Me" Time.

5. Utilize Your Resources and Ask for Help.

6. Allow Yourself To Experience Moments of Comfort and Joy.

7. Find Opportunities To Connect With Your Loved One.

Here is the article with more information: https://whatsyourgrief.com/treating-yourself-with-kindness-while-grieving-at-the-holidays/

December is National Stress-Free Family Holiday Month! Yes, that is a thing. Yes, we know the holidays can be a stressfu...
12/11/2025

December is National Stress-Free Family Holiday Month!

Yes, that is a thing. Yes, we know the holidays can be a stressful time. Here are some tips to help you navigate this season:

-Take care of yourself- hydrate, eat enough, get adequate sleep, exercise

-Manage your expectations

-Take a break from social media if that is causing you stress

-Create a budget

-Delegate- it is important to ask for help!

-Avoid traffic and crowds as you can

-Attend gatherings virtually if that feels better for you

-Practice self-care

-Practice gratitude and generosity of spirit- volunteer, practice random acts of kindness

-Set boundaries and say no if you need to

-Be realistic and simplify things as you can

https://www.hcbh.org/blog/posts/2020/december/national-stress-free-family-holiday-month-how-to-have-an-almost-stress-free-holiday-in-2020/

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/coping-with-holiday-stress-keeping-our-expectations-realistic

Affiliated Clinical Services will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28.For those who are celebrat...
11/26/2025

Affiliated Clinical Services will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28.

For those who are celebrating, have a wonderful Thanksgiving 🦃

11/25/2025

ACS staff participated in the annual gratitude challenge! Here are what staff are grateful for this year:

-The beautiful fall we have had so far
-The presence of the Holy Spirit in my life.
-The blessing that is my family - for closeness we share
-The gifts of forgiveness and grace we ALL have to share with each other to make bumping through things more meaningful
-The pickleball community in Washington County
-Great weather and being able to spend time outside
-Answered prayers and that God has brought my husband back to church with me
-Pets
-Fall
-Fleece blankets
-NFL Sundays
-Espresso
-The ultimate sacrifice of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of sins and for His love and for His mercy
-My church family
-For this job, fitting in here, and being appreciated every day
-The riverwalk up to Barton
-God and amazing support from family and friends in good and hard times
-My family
-My dogs
-Changing leaves
-Hiking with friends
-My health
-Warm blankets
-Sunshine
-Lakes
-Nature
-Warm coats
-My patience and positive mindset to get through challenging transitions
-Manifesting opportunities and experiences
-The joy that my kids have with putting up holiday decorations

⭐ Staff Spotlight ⭐Please welcome a new staff member,Thomas Landowski, MS, LPC-IT!He started his journey at ACS in Janua...
11/19/2025

⭐ Staff Spotlight ⭐

Please welcome a new staff member,Thomas Landowski, MS, LPC-IT!

He started his journey at ACS in January 2024 as a graduate intern, seeing clients virtually via coaching calls.. He works at the West Bend and Hartford locations. Thomas has a specific interest working with individuals 7 years and older. His areas of interest include anxiety, depression, and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

We asked him a few questions to help you get to know him better 😊

-How long have you been a therapist?

“I have been a therapist since graduating my Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's program at Marquette in May 2025.”

-What do you like about working at ACS?

“I like being able to work with kind coworkers who genuinely enjoy helping and supporting others, whether it be clients or other clinicians, such as myself, at ACS.”

-What do you love about being a therapist?

“What I love most about being a therapist is hearing from clients about the positive changes in their lives after an idea or skill we've discussed 'clicks,' and they are able to use it to grow and feel happier in their lives.”

Thomas is currently accepting new clients! Contact ACS to inquire about services with him.

See the link for his bio: https://affiliatedclinical.com/2025/06/30/thomas-landowski-ms-lpc-it/

November 13 is World Kindness Day!It is time to “Make Kindness the Norm.” We don’t need a designated day to spread kindn...
11/13/2025

November 13 is World Kindness Day!

It is time to “Make Kindness the Norm.” We don’t need a designated day to spread kindness and positivity, but it is a good reminder for us all to be more mindful of how we treat each other.

The image has 7 ways to practice spreading kindness today!

November 3-7 is International Stress Awareness Week!Stress affects all of us. It is important to be aware of signs that ...
11/07/2025

November 3-7 is International Stress Awareness Week!

Stress affects all of us. It is important to be aware of signs that we are feeling stressed as well as have healthy coping strategies to manage the stress.

See the images for more information!

11/04/2025

Somehow, it is already November! There are many important topics to be aware of this month. If any of these are of interest for you, click on the website for links with more information.

Week

Anti-Bullying Awareness Week

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (Nov. 14-23)

Day

International Stress Awareness Day (Nov. 6)

World Kindness Day (Nov. 13)

International Day for Tolerance (Nov. 16 )

International Survivors of Su***de Day (Nov. 21)

https://www.washcoll.edu/campus-community/health-and-counseling-services/counseling-center/mental-health-awareness-calendar.php

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111 E Washington Street
West Bend, WI
53095

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm

Telephone

+12623382717

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