Your trusted resource for well-being & behavioral health ☀️
Serving ND & MN with innovative care 💙 and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
The mission of The Village Family Service Center is to enhance the lives of those we serve. We strive to meet community needs and enhance overall well-being with innovative services and integrated care models. We do this while modeling four core values: integrity, excellence, service, and communication. Since 1891, The Village Family Service Center has helped area children and families strengthen their lives. From individual and family counseling, addiction treatment, mentoring and adoption to financial counseling and workplace issues, The Village is a place for all individuals and families to find help in a nonjudgmental environment. The Village is a member of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association, Inc. We are accredited by the Council on Accreditation. The Village serves North Dakota and Minnesota, as well as people nationwide through The Village Business Institute. Thanks to donor support, Village services are available at a reduced fee for eligible participants.
20/10/2025
Estate planning is the process of organizing how your assets will be managed and distributed after your lifetime, ensuring your loved ones and the causes you care about are provided for. 🏡💙
October 20–26 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week, a week created to bring awareness to how planning ahead supports long-term financial wellness and peace of mind.
Many nonprofits, including The Village Family Service Center, are deeply grateful to those who include us in their estate plans. These gifts allow us to continue enhancing the lives of the people we serve for generations to come. 🌿 Stay tuned this week to learn more about how estate planning can make a lasting impact!
19/10/2025
We'd like to give a huge shoutout to Taylor Anderson, who presented at the North Dakota APCO Conference in Bismarck recently! Her presentation, Healing Secondary Trauma, gave dispatchers and emergency professionals tools to care for their own well-being while serving others. 💙 Thank you, Taylor, for sharing your expertise and representing The Village!
17/10/2025
Wine & Dine is just 4 weeks away!💫
Couldn’t snag a table for Wine & Dine this year? We’ve got great news. We’ve opened a very limited number of individual tickets so more guests can join the fun! Enjoy a night of great food, great company, and even greater purpose supporting the mental health services in your community.
Do you ever notice your mood shift as the days get shorter and the season gets colder? You may, like around 5% of the U.S. population have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), more commonly known as seasonal depression.
The good news is, there are ways to cope. Try getting outside when you can, moving your body, keeping a steady sleep schedule, reaching out to friends, or talking with your doctor about options like light therapy or vitamin D.
If you find yourself struggling with your mental health, you don’t have to go it alone. Call us at 1-800-627-8220 to get started with one of our clinicians. ☀️🍂⛄
13/10/2025
Our Alexandria office lobby was recently renovated! Here are the before and after photos. Who doesn’t love a fresh update?! 🎨✨
10/10/2025
🌍 Today is World Mental Health Day!
raises awareness about mental health and reinforces the importance of access to care, especially in emergencies. This year’s theme, “Mental health care for all: a greater investment, stronger protection,” highlights the need for mental health support during crises like natural disasters, conflict, and public health emergencies.
Approximately one in five people experience a mental health condition, which is why it is so important to invest in community mental health services.
09/10/2025
Just like physical health checkups, depression and other mental health screenings are an important part of healthcare. Clinical depression affects millions each year, yet some may dismiss the symptoms as “just life” and may not seek help.
If these symptoms interfere with your daily life, reach out to a doctor or mental health professional. You don’t have to face it alone.
Additionally, if you or someone you know is in crisis, the 988 mental health line is always available for immediate support. 📞
06/10/2025
We’re still accepting donations for our upcoming Wine & Dine fundraiser! Support a great cause and showcase your business by contributing to our silent auction. Your goods or services will be featured in front of 500+ attendees, all while helping make a difference in our community.💫
Life comes with uncertainties that can feel overwhelming at times. Wanting control is a natural response to stress, but sometimes the need for control only adds to the weight. Instead, focus on what you CAN control: your actions, your coping skills (breathing, journaling, seeking help), and who you are at your core.
Some circumstances can’t be changed, but we can learn to exist alongside them. And in those moments, community, whether it’s friends, family, or neighbors, can make these challenges feel lighter. 🌱📖
01/10/2025
Our Fargo office had some back-to-school picture day fun! 📸 Staff submitted their childhood school photos, which were displayed for everyone to guess who was who. The activity wrapped up with a “recess,” where the big reveals were shared! ✏️🍎
26/09/2025
Representing The Village last weekend at St. Cloud’s Pride in the Park! 🌈 Huge thanks to Sam (pictured), Rob, and Kristie for volunteering their time, and to all the community members who stopped by to say hi!
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When life’s stresses are too great, you can count on The Village Family Service Center. The Village strengthens individuals, families, and organizations through behavioral health services, including mental health counseling, youth mentoring, chemical addiction treatment, early childhood mental health, adoption, pregnancy counseling, employee assistance programs, financial counseling, and more.
We serve 15 communities in North Dakota and Minnesota, and provide services nationwide through The Village Business Institute. The Village is a non-profit; United Way and donor support help provide assistance for qualifying clients.
The Village reaches out to tens of thousands of people annually, and we are constantly adapting our services to meet the needs of modern life. These transformations are ongoing and span a multitude of areas. The Village is a place for all individuals and families regardless of their size, color, or creed. Our tradition is rich. We were founded as a home for orphaned children in 1891, and we’ve been serving our region ever since!
The Village is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), licensed by the North Dakota Department of Human Services, and is a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, Inc., the Employee Assistance Professionals Association, Inc., Alliance for Children and Families, and Big Brothers Big Sisters America.
If you or someone you know could benefit from the services we provide, please visit TheVillageFamily.org.
