FamilyMeans

FamilyMeans FamilyMeans is a multi-service, nonprofit organization that was founded in 1963, funded by grants, donations, and client fees. Our work is life’s challenges.

Headquartered in Stillwater, Minnesota, with branches in the Twin Cities area, southeastern Minnesota, and western Wisconsin. FamilyMeans is a multi-service, nonprofit organization that was founded in 1963. We are funded by grants, donations, and client fees. FamilyMeans is headquartered in Stillwater, Minnesota, with branch offices located throughout the Twin Cities metro area, southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We listen without judgment, offer encouragement, and believe in you even when you might not. Connect with our staff by calling 651-439-4840

“You can’t predict the problems that life is going to throw your way, but it means something to have a place like FamilyMeans to come to when those problems do come”

Services Include:

Counseling & Therapy, where we provide care to adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples. Our counselors are highly trained and experienced in their areas of expertise and truly enjoy helping people through the struggles they bring to counseling. Counselors provide a safe and open environment to make changes within areas of concern. Counseling experiences are unique to each person as are their situations. There is no “one fits all” in counseling and our skilled clinicians work with you to reach your goals. Counseling topics range from anxiety and depression, to supporting a child through divorce and more. FamilyMeans Counseling & Therapy programs are located in St. Paul, at the Center for Grief & Loss, in schools throughout the St. Croix Valley, and outpatient clinics in Stillwater and Hudson. We accept many insurances, including Medical Assistance and Medicare (limited providers), we also offer payment plans as needed. Caregiving & Aging program support caregivers who provide care to a child or adult who has health or independence needs. Some caregivers assist with daily living necessities, while others provide occasional care or are concerned from afar. Caregivers may offer social and emotional support, handle finances, prepare meals, manage medications, provide transportation, or assist with personal care. Each situation is different. FamilyMeans Caregiving and Aging staff helps caregivers with their unique caregiving challenges. We do this by offering support groups, coaching, respite care, and more! Financial Solutions offers tools and education for people to regain financial stability and reduce unmanageable debt. Financial Solutions serves individuals and families in Minnesota and Wisconsin through budget and debt counseling, debt management program, credit report review, student loan counseling, and financial education. Youth Development serves youth ages 5-18 in the Cimarron manufactured home community in Lake Elmo and the city of Landfall, both eastern suburbs in the Saint Paul/Minneapolis region. Our free, year-round programming equips youth to learn, thrive, connect and contribute throughout their lives. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a contracted service by an employer and offered as a benefit to its employees. It is designed to assist an employee in managing the impact of personal and work-related challenges that affect overall well-being and, inevitably, on-the-job performance. Services available to employees include:
Counseling & Therapy
Financial Solutions
Caregiving & Aging
Legal Consultation referrals
All services are strictly confidential. Employers are provided workplace-wide statistical data, never individual employee information. Learn more about all the services that FamilyMeans offers by visiting FamilyMeans.org.

Last Saturday, FamilyMeans Counseling & Therapy staff attended 'DaVinci Fest' put on by the . Staff brought resources, c...
01/30/2026

Last Saturday, FamilyMeans Counseling & Therapy staff attended 'DaVinci Fest' put on by the . Staff brought resources, colored mandalas with students, and led a calming stone activity. We are so grateful to attend these events and support youth in our community!

Winter Pit Stop is happening this Thursday at First Presbyterian Church! Warm meals, haircuts, winter gear, resources, a...
01/27/2026

Winter Pit Stop is happening this Thursday at First Presbyterian Church! Warm meals, haircuts, winter gear, resources, and more! Stop by and see us!

Our Community Connection friends have been enjoying weekly visits from Karl at MacPhail Center for Music to teach them a...
01/26/2026

Our Community Connection friends have been enjoying weekly visits from Karl at MacPhail Center for Music to teach them all about the voices that shaped our generations. We are grateful to have this partnership to bring education to those with early stage memory loss 🎶

Looking for a way to make an impact at FamilyMeans throughout the year? Setting up a recurring monthly donation allows y...
01/23/2026

Looking for a way to make an impact at FamilyMeans throughout the year? Setting up a recurring monthly donation allows your gift to provide a lasting effect in support of our programs. A recurring gift relieves the financial stress of a one-time bulk donation and allows you to spend your year worry free of remembering to support FamilyMeans; our automatic software has you covered!

Learn more at https://www.familymeans.org/recurring-donations.html

01/22/2026

Due to inclement weather, FamilyMeans offices will be closed on Friday, Jan. 23.

Virtual options available as scheduled.

We did it — together! 💛Thanks to the generosity of our community, the FamilyMeans Program Endowment Campaign in memory o...
01/22/2026

We did it — together! 💛
Thanks to the generosity of our community, the FamilyMeans Program Endowment Campaign in memory of Arba Della Beck has raised over $750,000 to support families for generations.

Read the full story at https://www.familymeans.org/articles/

DON'T FORGET TO GET YOUR TICKETS!Tickets to the 2026 Better is Possible FamilyMeans Fundraiser are on sale NOW!Take adva...
01/21/2026

DON'T FORGET TO GET YOUR TICKETS!
Tickets to the 2026 Better is Possible FamilyMeans Fundraiser are on sale NOW!

Take advantage of our limited time offer! From January 12-January 23, individual and table of eight tickets are 10% off. Secure your spot early and save! Don't miss out!

Purchase Tickets: https://www.familymeans.org/events/

Many individuals have reached out to FamilyMeans to provide donations of food, water, and supplies to the families of Ci...
01/20/2026

Many individuals have reached out to FamilyMeans to provide donations of food, water, and supplies to the families of Cimarron and Landfall. We are unable to accept these donations and would like the community to direct food and supply donations to our local partners who are equipped to directly support these families: Valley Outreach and Open Cupboard. Please check with them on top needs as they want to be as responsive as possible in changing conditions. Monetary rent support may be directed to Valley Outreach, which has a financial assistance program. Thank you for your continued kindness.

Valley Outreach: https://valleyoutreachmn.org/ | 651-430-2739
Open Cupboard: https://opencupboard.org/ | 651-233-1296

Cimarron Youth have been making the best of the snowy and cold weather we have been having lately ❄
01/19/2026

Cimarron Youth have been making the best of the snowy and cold weather we have been having lately ❄

Address

1875 Northwestern Avenue S
Stillwater, MN
55082

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

(651) 439-4840

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