The Family Counseling Center

The Family Counseling Center We are designated as a National Health Services Corps site. This means our practice serves all patients regardless of ability to pay.

The Family Counseling Center is licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health and accepts most insurance plans, including Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Medicare. Discounts for essential services are offered on a sliding fee scale depending on family size and income. These reduced charges can range from 0% to 80% of the actual charges. We recommend that individuals without insurance appl

y for Medicaid or meet with a local Health Insurance Navigator. No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay. There is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income.

For 50 years, The Family Counseling Center has been a place of compassion, connection, and care - made possible by the m...
05/27/2026

For 50 years, The Family Counseling Center has been a place of compassion, connection, and care - made possible by the most incredible people who choose to serve our community every day.

As we continue growing to meet the increasing need for mental health and supportive services, we're looking for caring, dedicated individuals to join our team.

At The Family Counseling Center, the work you do matters. Every conversation, every moment of support, every act of compassion can make a lasting impact in someone's life.

If you're looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and the opportunity to help strengthen our community, we'd love to hear from you.

Open positions:

👉 Intake Specialist
👉 Care Coordinator
👉 Eligibility Coordinator
👉 Health Information Manager
👉 Targeted Case Manger
👉 Adult Peer Support Specialist
👉 Senior Registered Nurse
👉 Psychiatrist Medical Director

Join us as we continue building the next 50 years of care. 🩵

Open positions and apply @ indeed.com/cmp/The-Family-Counseling-Center/jobs

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05/22/2026

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As Mental Health Awareness Month continues, remember this:You never truly know what someone may be carrying quietly.Choo...
05/18/2026

As Mental Health Awareness Month continues, remember this:

You never truly know what someone may be carrying quietly.

Choose kindness.
Choose patience.
Choose connection.

A single conversation can offer hope. A single act of compassion can remind someone they matter.

Together, we can help create a community where mental health conversations are met with understanding instead of stigma - and where people feel safe asking for help when they need it most. 🩵

If you are struggling:
📞 Call 518.725.7310 ext.999
🤝 Reach out to someone you trust
🏥 Talk to a healthcare or mental health professional

There is help. There is hope. And there are people who care about you.

Mental health support doesn't always look big or dramatic.Sometimes it looks like: ✨ Sitting with someone in silence✨ Br...
05/17/2026

Mental health support doesn't always look big or dramatic.

Sometimes it looks like:
✨ Sitting with someone in silence
✨ Bringing over coffee
✨ Remembering an important appointment
✨ Offering a walk or a conversation
✨ Simply saying, “I’m here.”

Sometimes it's the small moments that matter most.

If you are struggling with your own mental health, please remember:
🫶 It’s okay to ask for help
🫶 It’s okay to rest
🫶 It’s okay to talk about what you’re carrying
🫶 Seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness

You do not have to navigate difficult moments alone. 🩵

📞 24-Hour Crisis Line • 518.725.4310 ext. 999

This Mental Health Awareness Month, it's important to remember that not everyone who is struggling looks like they're st...
05/16/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, it's important to remember that not everyone who is struggling looks like they're struggling.

Some people continue going to work.
Some keep smiling.
Some keep saying, "I'm fine."

Mental health challenges are often invisible, which is why checking in matters so much. 🩵

Send the text, Make the call. Invite someone for coffee. Ask how they're really doing - and be willing to listen without judgement.

Sometimes people don't need advice. Sometimes they just need to know someone cares. 🫶

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we're focusing on something simple, but incredibly powerful: connection. 🩵A text mes...
05/15/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we're focusing on something simple, but incredibly powerful: connection. 🩵

A text message.
A phone call.
A quick, "How are you really doing?"

Connection reminds people they are seen, valued, and not alone - and sometimes, that can make all the difference.

If someone in your life seems overwhelmed, withdrawn, exhausted, or not themselves - don't ignore it. Reach out. You don't need to have the perfect words - simply showing up matters more than you realize.

And if you are struggling, please know this - you deserve support, too.

📞 If you or someone you know needs immediate support:
• Call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
• Call 911 in an emergency
• Call our Crisis Line at 518.725.4310 ext. 999
• Reach out to a trusted friend, family member, counselor, or healthcare provider

You are never alone.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month 🩵Older New Yorkers are a rapidly growing population across the state - a...
05/12/2026

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month 🩵

Older New Yorkers are a rapidly growing population across the state - and the data shows that mental health needs will continue to rise alongside it.

According to the NYS Office of Mental Health:

📊 Nearly 1 in 4 New Yorkers is age 60 or older
📊 The older adult population is expected to grow by 25% before 2040
📊 Mental health conditions among older adults are projected to increase by more than 50% by 2030

At the same time, mental health challenges in older adults are often under-identified, and stigma can delay or prevent care. Many older adults also seek support through primary care providers rather than mental health specialists, making integrated, culturally competent care essential.

The impact of access is clear: when older adults are connected to appropriate services, outcomes improve significantly across both mental and physical health measures - including depression, anxiety, substance use, blood pressure, and overall wellness.

These numbers tell a clear story: access, connection, and culturally responsive care are not optional - they are essential.

💙 This Mental Health Awareness Month, we are reminded that building systems that reflect the needs of older adults strengthens entire communities.

Mother's Day is a moment to celebrate the love, strength, and care that moms bring into our lives every single day. But ...
05/10/2026

Mother's Day is a moment to celebrate the love, strength, and care that moms bring into our lives every single day. But it's also a gentle reminder that moms deserve care, too.

Maternal mental health matters - it's part of being able to show up the way you want to. Whether it's asking for help, taking a quiet moment to breathe, or simply acknowledging that some days are harder than others, it all counts.

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms doing their best every day - we see you. 💛

Over the past 50 years, The Family Counseling Center hasn't stood still.It has grown - intentionally - alongside the nee...
05/08/2026

Over the past 50 years, The Family Counseling Center hasn't stood still.

It has grown - intentionally - alongside the needs of the community it serves.

Each milestone represents more than a date on a timeline - it reflects a moment when something becomes clear:

More people needed support.
New challenges were emerging.
And care had to evolve to meet them.

From answering late-night crisis calls - to creating safe spaces for those in danger - to expanding into schools, homes, and new communities... Every step forward meant removing a barrier.

Closing a gap.

Reaching someone who may not have had access before.

Some of these changes happened gradually and others happened in moments that demanded more immediate action. But all of them were driven by the same thing:

Listening. Adapting. And continuing to show up - no matter how much the landscape changed.

Because for 50 years, progress hasn't been about growth.

It's been about making sure care keeps pace with what people truly need. 🩵

"I only have two wishes - adequate funding to hire enough staff... and the space in which to put them."- The Family Coun...
05/06/2026

"I only have two wishes - adequate funding to hire enough staff... and the space in which to put them."

- The Family Counseling Center Executive Director, 1989

At the time, the need for care was already clear - Demand was growing. Resources were extremely limited. And too many people were waiting - sometimes for months - just to be seen.

In fact, the average wait time for care was 257 days.

Nearly a year of navigating challenges alone. Nearly a year of not knowing where to turn.

The quote is more than a reflection of the past - it's a reminder of what access to care used to look like for so many in our community.

Today, that reality has changed. Individuals can connect with an intake specialist in minutes, and begin ongoing care in a matter of days. That kind of progress doesn't happen overnight. It is built over decades - through persistence, investment, and a continued commitment to making sure that when someone is ready to ask for help, help is actually there.

Because access to care shouldn't be a barrier. 🩵

For 50 years, The Family Counseling Center has been built by professionals who choose to show up - for individuals, for ...
05/05/2026

For 50 years, The Family Counseling Center has been built by professionals who choose to show up - for individuals, for families, and for our community.

As the need for care continues to grow, so does our team.

We're hiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who want to be part of something meaningful - work that makes a real impact in people's lives, every single day.

Because behind every service, every session, every moment of support... there's a person making it possible.

If you're looking for more than just a job - if you're looking for purpose, connection, and the opportunity to make a difference -

We'd love to hear from you.

Join us as we continue building the next 50 yeas of care.

👉 indeed.com/cmp/The-Family-Counseling-Center/jobs

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11-21 Broadway Street
Gloversville, NY
12078

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+15187254310

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