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

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.

07/28/2026

Back-to-school season is just around the corner. 🎒 For a lot of kids and families, that comes with anxiety, nerves, and big feelings about change.

FCS offers school-based counseling in West Aurora, East Aurora, and Batavia school districts, plus individual and family therapy for students of all ages. We're here to help your family feel ready.

📞 630-844-2662 | aurorafcs.org

07/15/2026

🐾 Mark your calendars! Our friends at Adc4you are hosting Unleash the Love, a pet adoption event in partnership with Anderson Humane, and we're so happy to help spread the word.

📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
📍 1351 Aucutt Road, Montgomery, IL 60538

About 40 dogs and 20 cats will be there looking for their forever homes. Every pet is microchipped, spayed or neutered, and up to date on vaccinations, so bringing one home is simple.

Bring your family and stop by to meet some very good boys and girls. 🐶🐱

07/09/2026

Midsummer check-in: how are you actually doing? 🌞

Summer can feel like it's supposed to be perfect, but real life doesn't take a vacation. If you're feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or just not like yourself, that's worth paying attention to.

FCS is here. Give us a call or visit our website to learn about our services.

📞 630-844-2662 | aurorafcs.org

07/06/2026

Big news! Our very own Victoria Rodriguez-Del Rio, LMFT, was featured in Authority Magazine sharing her Five Keys to Happy, Lasting Marriages.

Victoria brings so much heart and expertise to her work with couples and families, and we are proud to see her insight reach a wider audience. Take a few minutes to read the full interview.

🔗 https://buff.ly/LiRjezr

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Family Counseling Service! 🎆

Wishing our community a safe, joyful holiday.

07/01/2026

Spots are still available for our 20-hour PAIP Training this August in Aurora, IL! If you're a licensed therapist looking to add partner abuse intervention skills to your practice, this is a great opportunity.

The training runs August 24-26 at our Aurora office (70 S. River Street) and includes 20.0 continuing education credits.

Cost: $375

Please note: this 20-hour training is a component of the full PAIP certification. Running a PAIP group requires completing the 40-hour training as well.

Register here: https://buff.ly/J3Dih68

06/29/2026

Nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experiences a mental illness each year. And yet so many people never seek help, often because they aren't sure what they're going through is "bad enough."

It is. You are. And support is available right here in Aurora & Oswego, Illinois.

Read our latest post for 5 signs therapy might be right for you, and take the first step toward feeling like yourself again.

https://buff.ly/1kgh5pa

06/25/2026

Is your teen between the ages of 13 and 18 and currently engaged in individual therapy? Our Teen DBT Skills Training Group meets every Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at our Aurora office (70 S. River Street).

This open group focuses on building real, practical skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Join at any time!

Call us at (630) 844-2662 to register or learn more. 💙

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¿Tu adolescente tiene entre 13 y 18 anos y actualmente participa en terapia individual? Nuestro Grupo de Entrenamiento en Habilidades DBT para Adolescentes se reune todos los miercoles de 7:00 a 8:00 pm en nuestra oficina de Aurora (70 S. River Street).

Este grupo abierto se enfoca en desarrollar habilidades practicas en conciencia plena, tolerancia al malestar, regulacion emocional y efectividad interpersonal. Puedes unirte en cualquier momento.

Llamanos al (630) 844-2662 para registrarte o para mas informacion. 💙

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the incredible dads, stepdads, grandads, and father figures in our community! 💙

The people who show up for others every day deserve support too. If you've been carrying a lot lately, FCS is here for you, no judgment, no pressure.

📞 630-844-2662 | aurorafcs.org

06/19/2026

We have a special treat for our clients and staff! 🎪

Flip Circus is generously offering FREE tickets to three upcoming shows at Fox Valley Mall right here in Aurora. Spots are limited to 100 per show, so don't wait!

🗓️ Friday, July 3 @ 3:30 PM
Register here: https://buff.ly/aM1MyZ0

🗓️ Saturday, July 4 @ 12:30 PM
Register here: https://buff.ly/Z89r5Vt

🗓️ Sunday, July 5 @ 4:30 PM
Register here: https://buff.ly/ztFiLzo

A few things to know: tickets are non-transferable and must be registered using the email of the person attending. Once you register, you'll get a confirmation email with a QR code to scan at the show. If anything changes, you'll be notified automatically at the email you used to register.

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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