About Our Services

We are a diverse group of professional social workers, psychologists, and marriage and family therapists. Let us help you find the right professional to help with your situation.  We specialize in counseling for families, couples, children, teens, adults, and GLBT support and resources. Evening appointments are available (Locations and Hours).

Counseling services are offered on a sliding-fee scale based on your family's income and ability to pay, and insurance is accepted. We are a state-certified (Rule 29), licensed mental health care provider. Most first-time appointments can be scheduled within 48 hours of your first call.  Call us to make an appointment now!

SPECIALTIES

• Crisis Counseling
• Early Childhood Mental Health Services
  
• GLBT-Specific Counseling 
• Family Violence Prevention and Intervention

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GROUPS

• Adolescent Domestic Abuse Program (ADAP) -  For young men ages 13-17 who have been abusive to family members (parent or sibling) or young men who have been abusive in a dating relationship.  To learn more, contact Gary Keifenheim at 763-569-2627 or gkeifenheim@fcsmn.org. 
• Controlling Aggression Skills Training (CAST) - To learn more, contact Charlie Koch at 763-569-2628 or ckoch@fcsmn.org. 
• Champions Group - For 8-11 year old boys who have active alert temperaments.  The emphasis is on having fun while learning social skills, e.g., responding positively to others, working and cooperating with peers and communicating needs.  To learn more, contact Peter Hartwich at 952-885-1270 or phartwich@fcsmn.org. 
• Property Offender Group - Offered through our Youth Services programs.
• Support Teams - Support teams are action-oriented circles of individuals and families that work together to achieve their goals. Support teams focus on strengths, community and empowerment.  To learn more, contact Peter Hartwich at 952-885-1270 or phartwich@fcsmn.org.