Barrington Youth and Family Services

Barrington Youth and Family Services Barrington Youth and Family Services is a nonprofit social service agency located in Barrington, IL.

04/17/2026

It’s National Counseling Awareness Month, and we’re sharing a few of the many benefits of counseling. Your mental health matters! Reach out to us if we can help. 🩷

04/17/2026

La salud mental es importante. ¡Ponte en contacto si podemos ayudarte! 🩷

04/09/2026

We became Food Label Detectives in last night’s Food-Mood Connection class! 🕵️‍♀️ Local food scientist and nutrition expert taught us how to read nutrition labels, how to interpret ingredient lists, and how to be on the lookout for sneaky sugars (hint: it hides under many names!). We compared labels for some common foods, and figured out how much sugar we eat in an average day. Very eye-opening! 😳

Next, we learned how to make a super simple and delicious Chocolate Oat Bar recipe. Only four ingredients and amazingly delicious! Better tasting than any of the store-bought items, and better for us, too!

Thank you to all who joined us for this five-part series, and to Jessica Grelle for sharing so much helpful nutrition knowledge! So much gratitude to for providing our community with the incredible BHS Culinary Lab, and to for hosting this class series!

When we know better, we eat better - and then we feel better! 🍓 🍊 🍌 🥒 🫐 🍇

Happy spring! Here are six simple ways to boost your family’s mental wellness. With more sunlight and warmer days, sprin...
03/25/2026

Happy spring! Here are six simple ways to boost your family’s mental wellness. With more sunlight and warmer days, spring is the perfect time to reengage and reconnect. 🌞

March is National Social Work Month, and we’re celebrating our three AMAZING BYFS social workers! Richard Cornwall (LCSW...
03/19/2026

March is National Social Work Month, and we’re celebrating our three AMAZING BYFS social workers! Richard Cornwall (LCSW), Janay Fuentes (LSW), and Elisa Tessier (LCSW) collaborate with our clients and their families to promote emotional wellness and strengthen support systems. We are so fortunate to have them on staff!

03/12/2026

The days are growing longer, the sun is returning, and the first spring flowers have emerged. ☀️ We have almost made it through a long winter, and that is something to celebrate!

Our March newsletter is out now, and it’s all about taking the time to recharge and reconnect after a long winter. It also includes tips on how to improve your mental wellness this spring, one small shift at a time. Read it at our link in bio.

Be well!

We’re celebrating March birthdays at BYFS, thanks to a fabulous donation from Brightbirthdaysinc! 🥳 Bright Birthdays pro...
03/09/2026

We’re celebrating March birthdays at BYFS, thanks to a fabulous donation from Brightbirthdaysinc! 🥳 Bright Birthdays provided over 50 birthday bags, each filled with cake mix, frosting, candles, plates, napkins, and a very special stuffed toy. 🎂 They are definitely bringing joy and brightening our clients’ days! 🎈Many thanks to Bright Birthdays, Inc. for partnering with us, and to the Barrington Area Community Foundation for supporting this project!

03/06/2026

Food is essential fuel for our bodies and brains! 🧠 In this week’s Food-Mood Connection class, we learned how to eat for optimal academic and athletic performance. We discovered the difference between quick- and slow-releasing carbs, and played a game that taught us what to eat and when depending on the type of energy and endurance we need. Next, we made four different smoothie recipes and taste tested them all - they were delicious!

Here’s to feeling fueled for our busy schedules! 🫐 🥑 Thanks to and for the use of the fabulous BHS Culinary Lab!

In honor of National Social Work Month (which starts today!) BYFS Executive Director, Betsy Wintringer, will participate...
03/01/2026

In honor of National Social Work Month (which starts today!) BYFS Executive Director, Betsy Wintringer, will participate in Holding Up the Sky, a panel discussion and resource fair celebrating the essential role of social workers in mental health support, advocacy, and community care. Betsy will share her insights on the important work done by social workers as part of this discussion of mental health resources in the Northwest Suburbs.

🗓️ Tuesday, March 3
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Barrington Area Library

We’d love for you to join the discussion! Please RSVP at www.tinyurl.com/2026sky

February 23–March 1 marks National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. According to the National Eating Disorders Associati...
02/26/2026

February 23–March 1 marks National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), nearly 1 in 10 will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime. That means we all likely know someone who is or will be impacted.

Eating disorders are serious, complex mental health disorders affecting daily life and health. They often occur alongside Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, or Substance Use Disorders.

Warning signs include changes in eating or exercise habits, skipping meals or social events, a preoccupation with body or food, shame or loss of control around eating, often feeling weak or cold, or gastrointestinal issues.

If you know someone who is struggling, please encourage them to reach out for support. Visit www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-help/ for a free screening tool and treatment locator.

Random Acts of Kindness Week may be wrapping up, but we hope you’ll join us in carrying kindness forward throughout the ...
02/21/2026

Random Acts of Kindness Week may be wrapping up, but we hope you’ll join us in carrying kindness forward throughout the year! We’re sharing some of our favorite quotes here as little reminders of the power of kindness.

What’s one way you can show kindness today? 💕

02/19/2026

Our February newsletter is all about staying grounded, so we’re sharing one of our favorite grounding techniques: box breathing. It’s a simple exercise that takes less than 30 seconds - we can all make time for that!

Here’s how to do it:

✨ Sit upright and exhale, emptying your lungs completely.

✨Inhale through your nose for the count of four.

✨ Before exhaling, hold for the count of four.

✨ Exhale slowly for the count of four.

✨ Hold empty for the count of four.

Box breathing helps regulate the nervous system, leading to improved mental health and well-being. Use it any time you’re feeling anxious or want to alleviate stress.

Looking for more tips? Read our February newsletter at the link in our bio!

Address

118 Applebee Street
Barrington, IL
60010

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+18473810345

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