Meeting the changing needs of behavioral healthcare

Our Mission
Family Service & Community Mental Health Center for McHenry County, a comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider, collaborates with individuals, families, and community partners to provide evidence-based interventions guided by the principles of recovery. A wide array of high quality professional services are available to maximize the strengths of individuals, families, and the community to improve problem-solving, increase capacity to function, and provide a higher quality of life.

 
Featured Topics
Addictions: Alcohol and Substance Abuse. People who become addicted to alcohol/drugs are gradually introduced and desensitized to them over a period of time. More...
Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar Disorder causes people to swing between extreme, severe and typically sustained mood states which affect their energy levels, attitudes, behavior and ability to function. More...
Depression: Major Depression & Unipolar Varieties. This topic center is a comprehensive overview of the unipolar mood disorders with an emphasis on the causes of and treatments for depression. More...
Schizophrenia. A comprehensive overview of the nature and treatment of Schizophrenia, a brain disease associated with psychosis (hallucinations and delusions), and disorganized behavior. More...
Suicide. A comprehensive overview of Suicide, addressing the nature of suicide, what to do if you are suicidal, and how to help friends or family members who are suicidal. More...

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Internship / Practicum Opportunities Available at Family Service
Family Service Internship Opportunities More...

Infants May Display Subtle Autism Signs at 6 Months: Study
Infrequent gazing at others without prompting may be a tip-off, researchers say. More...

Safety Top Concern of U.S. Workers, Surveys Show
Issue gets too little media attention, spokesmen say. More...

Sucrose May Not Be Effective Analgesic in Newborns
The common practice of using a sucrose solution to provide analgesia for newborns undergoing painful procedures may alter newborns' facial expressions but does not appear to reduce pain activity in the spinal cord or brain, according to research published online Sept. 1 in The LancetMore...

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NAMI-McHenry County Community Challenge
Join the 9th annual NAMI Walk Community Challenge to raise funds and awareness of mental health issues on Saturday, October 2, 2010. The walk will take place at Veteran Acres Park, 4331 N. Walkup Road in Crystal Lake (map). Walk the 5K (3.1 miles) or 1-mile option. For details visit NAMI of McHenry County, call 815-344-8300, or check under Community Announcements at McHenry County Network of Care. More...


Family Matters Newsletter
The Spirit of Family Service runs deep...and our legacy has grown stronger for over 50 years. While we remain focused on the present, we realize we must keep advancing to deliver the best programs and services to the McHenry County community. More...


Don't Know Where to Turn?
Parenting is one of the most challenging jobs you'll ever have. Where can you go for support? Turn to the Family Resource Center. All services provided FREE! More...


Expanded Dial-A-Ride
McHenry County and Pace Suburban Bus Service have teamed up to offer expanded dial-a-ride service in McHenry County. Service starts February 13, 2010. One way trips are $3.00 on bus. More...


Addictions Training Series
This program, presented by Chris Gleason and others, serves as basic substance abuse continuing education for individuals seeking certification and/or wishing to enhance their understanding of alcohol and/or other drug dependency. More...


Medical Care Has Expanded at Family Service!
Greater Elgin Family Care Center, the area's only Joint Commission accredited, federally qualified health center, will provide primary healthcare services to McHenry County residents on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. More...


Counseling Services for Fire Fighters
Our nation's firefighters are faced with emotional needs that are very unique to their occupation. A firefighter needs a support system in place that is readily accessible from someone who is qualified and truly understands his/her circumstances. This is why Counseling Services for Fire Fighters (CSFF) was started. More...


McHenry County Unveils Community-Based Mental Health Web Site
The McHenry County Mental Health Board (MHB) has recently made public the Network of Care web site that offers breakthrough access of information, communication, and advocacy tools for individuals, families and agencies concerned with mental and emotional wellness. More...


Providing Hope and Help to Youth and Their Families
Family Service has been providing comprehensive behavioral health services to youth and their families since the agency first opened its doors in 1960. At that time the center employed one part-time Child and Adolescent psychiatrist and two Child and Adolescent counselors. Today, Family Service employs over forty-five staff who provide services to youth and their families through a variety of programs! More...


Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Chances are that either you or someone you know has been sexually abused as a child. Currently, it is estimated that one out of three women and one of six men have been the victim of unwanted sexual contact before the age of twenty-one. More...


Joint Commission
The Joint Commission presides over a growing, national, comparative performance measurement database that can inform internal health care organization quality improvement activities, external accountability, pay for performance programs and advance research. More...





Family Service & Community Mental Health Center
4100 Veterans Parkway
McHenry, IL  60050 [map]

815-385-6400


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