Family Service of the Chautauqua Region, Inc.

09/09/2025

Sometimes getting to an appointment feels impossible—but help can come to you.

At Family Service of the Chautauqua Region, our counselors are here to support you in-office, via telehealth, or even in your home through our House Calls program. No matter where you are, we can meet you where you are—because your mental health matters.

📞 Call us today at 716-488-1971 to schedule a session or learn more about our House Calls option. You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone.

09/04/2025

Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Your breath is one of your best tools.

Deep breathing helps calm your body, lower your heart rate, and clear your mind—anytime, anywhere. You don’t need special equipment or a quiet room. Just a moment to pause.

Check out the details below to see an easy way to practice it today. Your future self will thank you. 💙

09/02/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month. 💙

You don’t have to be a mental health professional to save a life—you just have to care. A simple, “Hey, you’ve seemed different lately. Are you okay?” can open the door to hope and help.

Let’s remind those around us that they’re not alone. Together, we can prevent su***de.

If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988 – Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (24/7, free, confidential).

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09/01/2025

08/28/2025

Ready, set, LEARN! It's back to school season and Family Service would like to remind you about Healthy Mental & Emotional Well-Being!

Talk about feelings — Encourage open conversations about stress, anxiety, and friendships.

Set realistic routines — Consistent wake-up, homework, and bedtime schedules reduce anxiety.

Check in regularly — Ask about their day and listen without judgment.

Watch for signs of stress — Changes in mood, appetite, or sleep may signal they need extra support.

Encourage screen-time balance — Limit late-night scrolling to protect sleep and mental health.

Let us make this school year a great one, together… lesson learned!

08/26/2025

We’re deeply grateful to Blue Cross Blue Shield for their generous support of our Psychology Intern Program! This funding helps train future psychologists and ensures local families can access much-needed psychological testing without long wait times or long trips out of the county. Partnerships like this strengthen mental health resources right here at home — thank you for investing in our community!

08/12/2025

Such a joy to be part of the Memory Café at the Reg Lenna Center For The Arts today! Our Executive Director, Carey Lee, shared about our House Calls program—which brings counseling right to the homes of older adults and their caregivers.

The Memory Café at the Reg is a free arts program for people experiencing forgetfulness, meeting the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Today's group was led by Deb Eck of Pearl City Clay House. What a great event! To RSVP for future groups, either email RSVP@RegLenna.com or call 716-484-7070.

Want to learn more about Family Service's House Calls in-home counseling program? Call us at 716-488-1971 or email familyservice@familyservicechq.org.

07/18/2025

🔥 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🔥
Join us TONIGHT for our MEAT RAFFLE to raise funds for Family Service — and it’s going to be a sizzler!

🎟️ What’s on the table?
Sausage, prime rib, chicken wings, pork loins, bacon, ribs, pork butt, hot dogs, NY strip steak, chicken patties, ground beef, Delmonico steaks, shrimp, chicken breasts, pizza logs, stuffed peppers… and more!

🔥 Don’t miss the GRAND FINALE round — it all depends on how fast you can get to the front of the room! LOTS to choose from for this round!!

🎉 Win meat for your summer BBQs AND every entry ticket gives you a shot at our Griller/Smoker Grand Prize Giveaway!

Grab your friends, bring your lucky charm, and come out for a night of fun, food, drinks and fundraising!
We can't wait to see you tonight!

07/17/2025

📢Last Call, Happening Tomorrow!

🥩Family Service of the Chautauqua Region is hosting a Meat Raffle Fundraiser🥩

When: July 18th, Doors open @5:00 PM/First Spin @6:00 PM
Location: 4351 Rte. 60, Gerry, NY 14740
Cost: $20 per ticket (includes two drinks & entry into the Grand Prize drawing!)

Why Attend?
Each round-ticket gives you a chance to win a variety of quality meats throughout the night.

You can also try your luck by participating in our basket raffles and the 50/50 drawing—plenty of ways to go home a winner!

Admission includes entry into the Grand Prize: an Austin XL Pit Boss Wood Pellet Smoker/Grill — perfect for your summer BBQs!

Every ticket purchased is a chance at a fantastic prize—and all proceeds support Family Service of the Chautauqua Region.

Grab Your Tickets Now: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M3WULND6UYJZE

🍗What’s a Meat Raffle? 🍖

-Events run in “rounds.” Before each round, ticket sellers offer raffle tickets for $2–$3 each (bring $1 bills!).
-Each ticket has three numbers—if the wheel lands on yours, you win meat for that spin.
-Multiple people can win in a single spin!
-The host will announce how many spins per round—sometimes five, sometimes one, so your odds fluctuate.

⏰ Don’t wait—get your tickets and support a great cause. See you at the raffle!

07/16/2025

Julie wraps up our Give716 campaign by continuing the conversation on finding the right counselor for you. Your support during Give716 helps Family Service continue meeting the mental health needs of our community—thank you to everyone who donated today!
Because of your generosity, we’re able to keep offering vital, accessible services. If you or someone you know is ready to connect with a counselor, give us a call—we’re here to help!
Click on the link to donate to Family Service:
https://give716.org/share/give716/101/charities/family-service-of-the-chautauqua-region-inc

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07/16/2025

Meet Julie Chipman, LCSW-R—our Clinical Director who has been a vital part of Family Service since 2004. Julie leads our team of counselors with compassion, experience, and strong clinical guidance. In this video, she shares helpful tips on how to find the right counselor for you—and how to tell when it’s a good fit. If you're ready to take that first step, call our office today to get connected with a counselor who’s the right fit for you! A donation to Family Service today during Give716 means support for Family Service to continue addressing mental health needs in the community!
Click on the link to donate to Family Service: https://give716.org/share/give716/101/charities/family-service-of-the-chautauqua-region-inc

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07/16/2025

🥍🏈🏒 GOLDEN TICKET ALERT! 🥍🏈🏒
Support your community and score unforgettable access to Buffalo’s biggest sports moments during Give-716!

Donate $50 or more and you’ll receive your choice of one exclusive pennant:
🚩Bills Farewell Season
🚩Bandits 3-Peat
🚩Sabres Goathead

🎫 PLUS—you'll be entered to win a GOLDEN TICKET, unlocking 1 of 10 once-in-a-lifetime sports experiences, including:

🏈 Two (2) tickets to the 2025-26 Bills Home Opener + hold the introduction banner
🏟️ Tour the new Highmark Stadium*
🍽️ Tour the old stadium with a Bills legend & enjoy dinner in the locker room**
🎟️ Tickets to Bills & Sabres games on the same weekend
🥅 Ultimate Sabres Fan Experience – glass seats, pregame warmups from the penalty box & more
⛸️ Hour of ice time at KeyBank Center
🏆 Be on the turf during the Bandits Banner Ceremony
🎽 Meet & greet + signed Bandits jersey
📸 Photo-bomb the official Sabres team photo
🛍️ $1,000 shopping spree at both the Bills & Sabres Stores

Winners will be contacted by a Bills or Sabres rep within 24 hours of Give 716’s close!

🎁 Just like W***y Wonka’s magic, these **Golden Tickets** unlock dreams you can't buy anywhere else.

📲 Donate now to enter→ https://give716.org/share/give716/101/charities/family-service-of-the-chautauqua-region-inc


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* Tour limited to two (2) attendees, 18+, on a mutually agreed upon date
** Locker room dinner for up to 10 people before 12/31/25