Family Service Rochester

Family Service Rochester Together, we build better lives. Today, Family Service Rochester provides more than 30 programs across 12 different counties.

Family Service Rochester was founded in 1965 as a nonprofit organization with a staff of three and the mission to support and enhance the dignity and quality of life for individuals and families in our community. Our staff of over 150 along with 600 + volunteers provides a wide range of services addressing mental health, child-wellbeing, family stability, and senior independence.

Please join us in congratulating our own Dr. Lindsey Hickey, Ph.D. LP, Director of Mental Health Services at Family Serv...
05/26/2026

Please join us in congratulating our own Dr. Lindsey Hickey, Ph.D. LP, Director of Mental Health Services at Family Service Rochester, who has been appointed by the Governor to the Minnesota Board of Psychology.

Dr. Hickey is seated as the Training Program Representative. She will representing training programs, bringing forward training standard concerns, work pipeline issues, and feedback on how regulations impact trainees. She will also advise on licensing standards, reviewing and weighing in on education and supervision requirements, training expectations, and pre/post-doctoral hours. As a board member, she will weigh in on complaints, discipline, policy and rule development, practice, and regulation.

Learn more on our blog: https://familyservicerochester.org/post/Dr-Hickey-Appointed-to-Minnesota-Board-of-Psychology

It seems simple: Mow a community member's lawn. But you're accomplishing so much more! As a Family Service Rochester vol...
05/26/2026

It seems simple: Mow a community member's lawn. But you're accomplishing so much more! As a Family Service Rochester volunteer, you'll directly help older adults, elders, and persons with disabilities so they can remain living independently in their homes.

There is no minimum volunteer requirement. So lend a hand as your schedule allows!
familyservicerochester.org/Volunteering

Summer planning checklist: Camp? ✅ Vacation? ✅ What happens to your kid's mental health when the school year ends? FSR...
05/26/2026

Summer planning checklist:

Camp? ✅
Vacation? ✅

What happens to your kid's mental health when the school year ends?

FSR's school-based therapists are available all summer — in Rochester and across southeastern Minnesota, including Kenyon-Wanamingo, Plainview-Elgin-Milleville, Lake City, Cannon Falls, Kasson-Mantorville, and Chatfield.

Start now. Walk into fall with a therapist who already knows your child. 💙

Our offices are closed today, Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.We will be open regular hours Tuesday, ...
05/25/2026

Our offices are closed today, Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.

We will be open regular hours Tuesday, May 26. Until we return to the office, you can find resources and information on our website: familyservicerochester.org

Our offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.
05/23/2026

Our offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

We are sooo excited!
The beautiful Kraus Haus, built by Kraus-Anderson for Once Upon A Playhouse, is NOW at Sargent's Gardens Inc. south location!

It's the perfect Memorial Weekend stop for families!

Bring the kids to play, snap some photos and purchase your raffle tickets for your chance to WIN this playhouse-All while supporting youth mental health in our community.

There are many ways to participate in the community event that is Once Upon A Playhouse...Whether you’re hoping to win a...
05/22/2026

There are many ways to participate in the community event that is Once Upon A Playhouse...Whether you’re hoping to win a playhouse or simply want to support youth mental health, there’s a place for you:

* Buy a raffle ticket: Raffle ticket sales run Memorial Weekend through August 11. (Winners will be drawn on August 11.)
* Visit us at Sargent’s Smooth Summer Nights
* Make a direct donation on our website

Raffle Tickets are $20 each, 3 for $50, or 7 for $100, and all proceeds benefit Family Service Rochester's mental health work with youth in our community.

More info:
https://familyservicerochester.org/post/Once-Upon-a-Playhouse-Building-More-Than-Play-We-Are-Supporting-Youth-Mental-Health

Visit Family Service Rochester at Project Community Connect! PCC will be Friday May 22nd, 2026 from 10AM to 2PM at Chris...
05/21/2026

Visit Family Service Rochester at Project Community Connect! PCC will be Friday May 22nd, 2026 from 10AM to 2PM at Christ United Methodist Church.

PCC is a “one-stop shop” model of delivering services. Attendees will have access to a wide variety of community resources including housing, financial, employment, education, legal and veteran programs. The event includes a free meal, free HIV testing, The Shoe Bus, medical services and much more.

More Information available from Olmsted County Project Community Connect.

Seniors, how do you champion your health? How do you manage your independence, your mental health, and meet your nutriti...
05/21/2026

Seniors, how do you champion your health? How do you manage your independence, your mental health, and meet your nutrition needs?

May is Older Americans Month, and Family Service Rochester supports our community members through nutritional services and so much more, all year long. Learn about the options available to you: https://familyservicerochester.org/Senior-Independence


Image from Administration for Community Living (ACL)

"Emotional pain should not be minimized because of age. With the right support, people can adapt, recover, connect, and ...
05/20/2026

"Emotional pain should not be minimized because of age. With the right support, people can adapt, recover, connect, and continue to experience purpose and joy."

At Family Service Rochester we know mental health is part of overall health at every stage of life, and reaching out to us is an important first step toward support, connection, and hope.

Read, "Healthy Aging Includes Mental Health" on our blog at
https://familyservicerochester.org/post/Healthy-Aging-Includes-Mental-Health

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4600 18th Avenue NW
Rochester, MN
55901

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

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