Lake County's Social Service Agency

FAMILY SERVICE OF LAKE COUNTY

We provide counseling, education, and support services to strengthen individuals and families in need to succeed in school, at work, in relationships, and within our community.

Stronger families make a stronger community.

 

COVID-19 SUPPORT

We are committed to providing the service and support you need to strongly address the stress and anxiety of COVID-19. Please call 847-432-4981, x200 for Counseling, or 847-681-0208 for Nuestro Center. We are here to support you through the pandemic and beyond.​

Our unique mix of services is informed by our decades of working with and learning from the families in our communities.
Your donation brings our services to our neighbors who need them.

Counseling

Counseling

Our professional licensed therapists counsel individuals of all ages as well as couples and families. Bilingual and bicultural (Spanish-English) counseling is available.

For New Clients: Download the forms you'll need to get started.

Senior services

Seniors and Caregivers

Counseling services, a Caregiver Resource Center, caregiver support groups, and a Senior Advocate are available to assist seniors and caregivers at no out-of-pocket cost.

Education & mentoring

Education & Mentoring

We offer a wide range of education and support services for children, youth, and adults. Many of our programs are designed for the Latino community.

News and Notes

Honoring Jeanne Mason

Thank You, Jeanne Mason

Thirteen years ago, Jeanne Mason, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Baxter International, Inc., joined our Board. Ever since...
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Tribute: J. William Braithwaite Board Member Emeritus for Family Service of Lake County

This past December our organization lost a man who was largely the reason we have thrived for 90+ years.  I realize that those are strong words but...
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Thanks to YOU, We Did It!

  Throughout 2020, YOU supported our Counseling, Senior and Caregiver, and Latino Education and Family Support programs, and strengthened the...
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A Path to Hope...because of your kindness

A Message from Nancy Sawle Knobloch, Executive Director As the New Year approaches, I want to take this opportunity to say “Thank You” for your...
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I value the work that Family Service does because I see the real benefits… in the eyes of children and families who are better off in life, in the eyes of residents who are so thankful that they are in a better position to be successful.

—A Family Service board member

Each year, Family Service of Lake County touches the lives of more than
2,500
individuals and families, creating paths for life success.

I feel Family Service of Lake County has saved my life and now continues to make it better.

—A counseling client