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.

Today's the day! 🎉 Our team is heading to the City of Aurora Youth Services Youth & Family Resource Fair tonight and we ...
04/23/2026

Today's the day! 🎉 Our team is heading to the City of Aurora Youth Services Youth & Family Resource Fair tonight and we hope to see you there!

📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026
📍 Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora
🕕 6 PM – 8 PM

Expect live youth performances, programs and resources, FREE door prizes, FREE tacos from Taqueria Aurora, and over 45 organizations under one roof. This event is free and open to all families!

[Flyers in English and Spanish linked below 👇]

Happy Earth Day! 🌎Our Oswego office celebrated by gifting plants to our clients today. A little green, a lot of gratitud...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! 🌎

Our Oswego office celebrated by gifting plants to our clients today. A little green, a lot of gratitude. We are so lucky to have the best clients around! 🌿

This Earth Day, take a moment to reconnect with the world around you.Spending time in nature, even a short walk outside,...
04/22/2026

This Earth Day, take a moment to reconnect with the world around you.

Spending time in nature, even a short walk outside, can help reduce stress, improve mood, and bring a sense of calm.

Caring for your mental health doesn’t always have to be complicated. Sometimes it starts with fresh air, sunlight, and a quiet moment to reset.

What’s one way you can get outside today?

Psychiatry is one of the most misunderstood fields in medicine, and that misunderstanding keeps a lot of people from get...
04/21/2026

Psychiatry is one of the most misunderstood fields in medicine, and that misunderstanding keeps a lot of people from getting help they deserve. Our latest blog breaks down what psychiatry really is, who it can help, and what to expect at a first appointment. Whether you're curious for yourself or someone you love, this is a good place to start.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/QFKHWRt

We're still smiling about this one. 😊If you missed our earlier post, Jason Andrade, MS, LCPC, was featured in Authority ...
04/17/2026

We're still smiling about this one. 😊

If you missed our earlier post, Jason Andrade, MS, LCPC, was featured in Authority Magazine as part of their Mental Health Champions series, and his interview is worth a read.

He talks about growing up in the Chicago area, what led him to this work, and why he believes access to care, not a lack of resilience, is what holds so many people back from getting the help they deserve.

Check out the highlights on our blog and share with someone who might need to hear it:

https://aurorafcs.org/2026/04/07/jason-andrade-featured-in-authority-magazines-mental-health-champions-series/

What a wonderful way to welcome spring! Last Friday, our team joined the .downtown First Friday celebration and had the...
04/10/2026

What a wonderful way to welcome spring! Last Friday, our team joined the .downtown First Friday celebration and had the best time potting plants and soaking up the season with our community. Thank you to everyone who stopped by for treats, flowers, and good company. Moments like these remind us why we love being part of downtown Aurora.

Big news! Our very own Jason Andrade, MS, LCPC, was featured in Authority Magazine as a Mental Health Champion. 🎉Jason s...
04/08/2026

Big news! Our very own Jason Andrade, MS, LCPC, was featured in Authority Magazine as a Mental Health Champion. 🎉

Jason sat down with Authority Magazine to talk about his journey in the mental health field, what drives his passion for expanding access to care, and the work we're doing right here in Aurora through our ONE Aurora initiative.

"I realized that timely, effective treatment has the power to truly change, and even save, lives."

We couldn't be more proud. Read the highlights on our blog:
https://aurorafcs.org/2026/04/07/jason-andrade-featured-in-authority-magazines-mental-health-champions-series/

This Easter, we’re wishing you moments of peace, connection, and renewal.Holidays can bring joy, but they can also bring...
04/05/2026

This Easter, we’re wishing you moments of peace, connection, and renewal.

Holidays can bring joy, but they can also bring stress or mixed emotions. Whatever this season looks like for you, it’s okay to take things at your own pace and care for your well-being.

Be gentle with yourself and make space for what you need.

Happening tonight! 🌸Join us for Aurora First Friday with Aurora Downtown District Family Counseling Service will be open...
04/03/2026

Happening tonight! 🌸

Join us for Aurora First Friday with Aurora Downtown District

Family Counseling Service will be open from 5–8pm with free activities for all ages:
🌼 Potted flower craft to take home
🍪 Treats and refreshments
🎨 Spring-themed fun for the whole family

If you’re out enjoying First Friday, we invite you to stop in, take a break, and spend a little time connecting and creating.

📍 70 S. River Street, Aurora, IL
Everything is free and all are welcome.

This Friday, April 3rd! 🌸Join us for a FREE Spring Celebration as part of Aurora First Friday with Aurora Downtown Distr...
03/30/2026

This Friday, April 3rd! 🌸

Join us for a FREE Spring Celebration as part of Aurora First Friday with Aurora Downtown District

From 5–8pm, Family Counseling Service will be hosting:
🌼 Create your own potted flower to take home
🍪 Enjoy treats and light refreshments
🎨 Festive spring crafts and activities

It’s a fun, welcoming way to connect with your community and enjoy a little creativity together. Everything is completely free.

📍 70 S. River Street, Aurora, IL

We’d love to see you there.

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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.