Family Service Prevention Education & Counseling

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Welcome

Family Service is a community organization with a customized approach to delivering proven, high quality counseling and education services to the family, regardless of socio-economic backgrounds.

Depth and Breadth of Services. Family Service offers a variety of counseling services for individuals, families and groups to address needs at all stages of life. These services include therapy and in-home family counseling programs. Additionally, Family Service offers a number of community education programs to help individuals improve skills in money management, stress management, computer use and languages. See the Services page for more information.
Open to All. The client base at Family Service is diverse and open to individuals and groups from all socio-economic backgrounds. All services are available on a sliding scale fee basis. Additionally, Family Service brings years of expertise to its services for specific groups, such as the Latino community and senior citizens.
Understanding, Expert Staff. Family Service employees and staff are highly qualified professionals with a deep understanding of dynamic social service issues and problems. The caring staff makes a proven difference in the lives of thousands of community residents each year.

Mission Statement

Family Service seeks to be the leader in providing effective, responsive and innovative programs of human services. Family service assists individuals, families and communities in positively adapting to the ever-changing landscape of today's society. It is committed to the people it serves, to advancement of the field of practice and to proactive identification and response to changing societal needs.
Services are available in both English and Spanish and are available regardless of the individual's ability to pay.

Dia De Muertos~~Day of the Dead
Family Service is partnering with Zion Lutheran Church’s Community Service Group and Christ United Methodist Church along with volunteers from Faith in Action to host traditional Dia De Muertos celebrations.
In most regions of Mexico, Dias de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated on November 2nd. People go to cemeteries to be with the souls of the departed and build private altars containing the favorite food s and beverages, memorabilia and photos of the departed. The intent is to encourage visits by the souls, so that the souls will hear the prayers and comments of living loved ones. Celebrations take a humorous tone, as celebrants remember funny events and share stories.
The celebration begins with a group of volunteers constructing an Altar in the Great Room at Zion in Deerfield. (10 Deerfield Road) The altar, built on Thursday, October 28th will include an arch, paper flowers and traditional decorations. The Altar will be on display through Sunday, November 7th. The public is invited and encouraged to visit. Please call the church for viewing hours (847-945-2009) The celebration concludes with a dinner for Latino Seniors on Sunday, November 7th from 5-8 PM. Traditional food will be served. The evening also includes traditional Mexican music and dancing. Family Service’s partnership with the churches and other community groups is serving as a catalyst in bringing generations and cultures together. Watch the website for photos!
Volunteers are needed to drive seniors to/from Highwood, and set up & clean up.
Please call us to learn more about this event and other volunteer opportunities. No better way to celebrate community spirit!
To volunteer, call Erica Alcibar, 847-432-4981 x 18 or ealcibar@fsslc.org