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.

Do you ever feel like something is just... off? Not dramatically wrong, but not quite right either.That quiet feeling is...
06/02/2026

Do you ever feel like something is just... off? Not dramatically wrong, but not quite right either.

That quiet feeling is worth paying attention to. Therapy isn't only for people in crisis. It's for anyone who wants more support, more clarity, or simply a space to work through what life is throwing at them.

We shared 5 signs it might be time to reach out. Read it at the link below.

https://buff.ly/1kgh5pa

What a month it has been! 💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we could not be more grateful for the community th...
05/29/2026

What a month it has been! 💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we could not be more grateful for the community that showed up for us this May.

Earlier this month, we hosted First Friday at our Aurora office for a fun, low-key evening of mental wellness activities. Peep some great coping skills our visitors shared in the pics! 🌟

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to Aurora Downtown District for making downtown Aurora such a wonderful place to spend a Friday evening!

Last month, our team had a great time at the Aurora Services Youth & Family Resource Fair at Prisco Community Center! 📸I...
05/27/2026

Last month, our team had a great time at the Aurora Services Youth & Family Resource Fair at Prisco Community Center! 📸

It was wonderful to connect with so many incredible community partners and neighbors in one place. Events like this remind us why collaboration is at the heart of what we do. 💙

Thank you to Aurora Youth Services for bringing over 45 organizations together to support Aurora's youth and families!

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember all who gave their lives in service to our country. To the families carrying th...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember all who gave their lives in service to our country. To the families carrying the weight of that sacrifice, your loved ones are not forgotten.

If you or someone you know is struggling, we're here. Call us at 630-844-2662 or visit aurorafcs.org.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we kicked it off the right way earlier this month! 🌱On May 1st, we were so pro...
05/22/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we kicked it off the right way earlier this month! 🌱

On May 1st, we were so proud to be part of the Mental Health Awareness Fest at West Aurora High School . Sharing this space with students and the wider Aurora community was a reminder of just how important it is to start these conversations early.

We're still reminiscing on what a wonderful day it was. 💙 Thank you to everyone who showed up and made this such a meaningful event.

You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we're breaking down 5 signs ...
05/20/2026

You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we're breaking down 5 signs it might be time to talk to someone, and why reaching out is one of the most important things you can do for yourself.

Feeling stuck. Overwhelmed emotions. Struggling relationships. Coping habits that concern you. Or just a quiet sense that something is off.

Any one of these is enough. Read our latest blog post at the link below and see what resonates.

https://buff.ly/1kgh5pa

Myth: Psychiatric medication changes your personality. Fact: It doesn't.It helps reduce symptoms so you can feel more li...
05/15/2026

Myth: Psychiatric medication changes your personality. Fact: It doesn't.

It helps reduce symptoms so you can feel more like yourself. That's just one of the common myths we address in our blog on psychiatry. If fear or misinformation has been holding you or someone you know back from seeking help, this is worth a read.

https://buff.ly/QFKHWRt

Back at The Greenhouse 🌱We're returning for another season of volunteering with the Fox Valley Park District at The Gree...
05/13/2026

Back at The Greenhouse 🌱

We're returning for another season of volunteering with the Fox Valley Park District at The Greenhouse in Abraham Lincoln Park!

Our team is back on select Wednesdays through September, picking up where we left off last year. Planting, weeding, watering, and everything in between. It's good work, good company, and a great way to contribute to a space that the whole Aurora community enjoys.

This Mother's Day, we're holding space for all the feelings.For the moms who are thriving. For the ones who are struggli...
05/10/2026

This Mother's Day, we're holding space for all the feelings.

For the moms who are thriving. For the ones who are struggling quietly. For those navigating grief, exhaustion, postpartum challenges, or simply the invisible weight of doing so much for everyone else.

You deserve care too, not just on this day, but every day.

If you or a mom in your life could use some support, we're here. Reach out at https://buff.ly/BCj3huR

We're hiring!Family Counseling Service is looking for full-time and part-time Behavioral Health Therapists to join our A...
05/06/2026

We're hiring!

Family Counseling Service is looking for full-time and part-time Behavioral Health Therapists to join our Aurora, IL team. If you are passionate about supporting others and ready to grow your clinical career, we want to hear from you.

Apply today or share with someone who would be a great fit: https://buff.ly/QDn0yO6

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

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