Family Counseling Service

09/03/2025

Disagreements happen in every family — but they don’t have to create lasting division. 🌱

Our blog post, Healing After the Storm: How Families Can Repair After an Argument, explores practical ways to rebuild trust, strengthen communication, and grow closer after conflict.

Read it here: https://buff.ly/fSQaKRK

Remember, support is always available if your family needs help navigating tough moments.

Brené Brown once said, “In every family, conflict is a chance to understand each other better.” It’s unrealistic to expect a family to be free of disagreements. Arguments are a natural part of family life. Even in the closest, most loving families, misunderstandings happen. What truly matters...

09/01/2025

Our offices are closed today in observance of Labor Day. 💙

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and resilience of our incredible Family Counseling Service team. Each day, you show up with compassion and commitment to support our clients and community—and your efforts truly matter.

Thank you for the care you give, the challenges you help families overcome, and the strength you bring to our mission. We are grateful for you today and every day. 🌟

08/28/2025

New on the FCS Blog ✨

What exactly is codependency and how can setting boundaries protect your well-being?

In our latest post, Family Counseling Service Therapist Miriam Wade, MSW, LCSW, explores the signs of codependency and practical steps for building healthier relationships.

Read here: https://buff.ly/KTNIxbz

08/27/2025

🌟 A Huge THANK YOU to Our Amazing Sponsors! 🌟

As we celebrate 100 years of Family Counseling Service, we’re beyond grateful for the generosity of our community partners who make these anniversary events possible.

✨ Premier Sponsor
Old Second National Bank

💎 Diamond Sponsor
Hollywood Casino Aurora

🔹 Sapphire Sponsors
Rush Copley Medical Center
Morgan Stanley
Earthmover Credit Union
Waubonsee Community College
PsycWard
The McCleary Family
The Morton Family
The Burriss Family

🥇 Gold Sponsors
Fox Valley Park District
Connor & Gallagher OneSource
R. Aaron Eissens, DDS, PC
The Saunders Family

Your support helps ensure the next 100 years of compassionate mental health care in our community. 💙

🎟️ Don’t miss the grand finale of our celebration! Tickets for our 100th Birthday Gala are on sale now. Get Your Tickets Here: https://aurorafcs.org/birthdaygala

08/24/2025

📢 Calling all current FCS clients ages 15-19!

We're excited to offer a new session of our Teen Skills Building Course designed for teens ages 15-19.

If your teen is looking to build the skills needed to find and maintain a job, this group is for them! Learn essential skills like interviewing, resume building, and much more.

🗓️ When: Wednesdays, September 10th - December 17th
⏰ Time: 6:10-7:50 PM
📍 Location: FCS Aurora Office, 70 S. River St, Aurora, IL

Ask your therapist for more information!

08/22/2025

🌪️ Arguments are a normal part of family life — but what truly matters is how we come back together afterward.

In our latest blog post, Healing After the Storm: How Families Can Repair After an Argument, therapist Victoria Rodriguez-Del Rio, MA, ALMFT, shares practical steps families can take to rebuild trust, restore connection, and grow stronger after conflict. 💙

Read the full post here: https://buff.ly/fSQaKRK

If your family could use extra support, remember we’re here to help.

08/15/2025

Today we celebrate the incredible graduates of the Kendall County Drug Court program, including five who have received services through Family Counseling Service. Pictured here are FCS Therapists & Staff who went to the graduation ceremony to celebrate these graduates.

Their journey hasn’t been easy. They’ve chosen the harder path of opening themselves to counseling, feeling the feelings instead of numbing the pain, and committing to lasting change. Along the way, they’ve faced and overcome addiction, incarceration, homelessness, and many other challenges.

We’re honored to have been part of their growth and inspired by their courage, determination, and resilience. Here’s to the next chapter of their lives, and the very bright futures they’re creating. 🌟

08/13/2025

Get ready for the party of the century… literally!

We’re turning 100, and we want YOU to join the celebration at our Family Counseling Service 100th Birthday Gala! 🥂

Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 | 5-9 pm
Lincoln Inn Banquets, Batavia, IL

Enjoy:
✨ Cocktail hour + FCS Appetizer Challenge
✨ Delicious dinner
✨ Inspiring centennial toasts
✨ Cake (because… it's our birthday of course!)
✨ DJ + dancing the night away

And the best part? Every ticket helps provide life-changing mental health care for our community. 💙

Grab your tickets now & let’s make history together: https://aurorafcs.org/birthdaygala

08/11/2025

✨ 100th Anniversary History Series ✨

Did you know that in 1947, we opened the Mental Hygiene Clinic—a groundbreaking program at the time, designed to help local residents address mental health issues?

This clinic laid the groundwork for the comprehensive behavioral health services we offer today, ensuring our community could access professional care and support close to home.

🎥 Explore more moments from our history in our 100-Year Anniversary Video:
https://buff.ly/yNLrDwk

08/07/2025

We’re proud to share that Dr. Eric Ward, Executive Director of Family Counseling Service, was recently featured in Authority Magazine! 👏

In the article, “5 Things That Can Be Done To Fix Our Broken Mental Health System,” Dr. Ward shares thoughtful insights on how we can move toward a more compassionate, accessible, and effective mental health system—while also highlighting the meaningful work being done right here at FCS.

Join us in celebrating this national recognition and read the full interview here:

https://medium.com/authority-magazine/healing-a-broken-mental-health-system-dr-eric-ward-of-family-counseling-service-on-5-things-that-b4f117fc16de

An Interview With Lucinda Koza

08/04/2025

✨ New school year, new routines, and lots of emotions—especially for kids (and parents too!).

FCS therapist Chrissy Canty shares simple, practical ways to ease the transition and help your child feel more confident and calm this school year.

Start the year strong with her back-to-school guide: https://buff.ly/kIPS213

08/01/2025

Yesterday we held our annual End of Fiscal Year Staff Meeting at Family Counseling Service! Mid-meeting snapshot below 📷

Our amazing management team served lunch to all staff, and Dr. Eric Ward, our Executive Director, shared a thoughtful update on the state of the agency—reflecting on the wins of the past year and previewing all the exciting things ahead.

One thing we’re especially excited about? 🎉
Our 100th Birthday Gala fundraiser is just around the corner! It’s going to be a night to remember, and we’d love for you to be there.

Grab your ticket today: https://buff.ly/wWn6WWr