Family Service & Community Mental Health Center

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.

Driving Directions
4100 Veterans Parkway, McHenry, IL 60050

Hours
Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Contact Info

(815) 385-6400, more

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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Featured Articles

Early Detection and Treatment of Serious Mental Disorders
Identifying and treating early signs of serious mental disorders such as schizophrenia has become an important focus of study to minimize or prevent the destruction those illnesses can produce in people’s lives. More...

Summer 2011 Newsletter
Family Service News..... More...

EHR News
Family Service is excited to announce that we are moving to a fully integrated EHR (Electronic Health Record). More...

Leading Innovators in Behavioral Healthcare Services Announced
Eight organizations from around the country have been recognized as leaders in the field of behavioral healthcare 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. One way trips are $3.00 on the bus. More...

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

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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