Serving Lake County families and communities — affordable mental healthcare that’s close, caring, and within reach.
Youth & Family Counseling is a nonprofit mental healthcare provider dedicated to building stronger families and thriving communities through affordable, accessible, and exceptional mental healthcare. We’re a unique blend of community health and private practice, serving children, adolescents, adults, and families from all walks of life.
We’re also meeting the mental healthcare crisis head-on by building a stronger pipeline of counselors, clinicians, social workers, and therapists who reflect the diversity of the community we serve. We’re transforming how we train and support mental health professionals with a focus on technology and evidence-based care.
By helping our community learn how to recognize and respond to mental health concerns, we’re investing in community well-being, supporting faster recovery, and making the most of limited resources. That’s why we’ve created a detailed guide to help you understand your treatment options, how to access them, and what to expect when you do.
Our mission comes to life through three core initiatives:
Opening Doors to Mental Healthcare
- Affordable counseling
- Accessible care for people of all ages and from all backgrounds
- Exceptional care
- Bilingual services (English and Spanish)
Building Lake County’s Therapist Pipeline
- Explorers Program for high school students to inspire interest in behavioral health career pathways
- Graduate-level clinical internships
- On-the-job training for pre-licensed professionals and aspiring supervisors
Investing in Community Well-being
- Engagement with local organizations and community members to enhance our impact
- A navigation tool, Atlas, to make finding and receiving care easier
- Community Advisory Councils that champion local access to care
YFC: A Trusted Name In Mental Health.
At Youth & Family Counseling, care begins with compassion. Our therapists bring empathy, respect, and a commitment to evidence-based treatment to every client relationship. Whether it’s supporting a child, guiding a teen, or helping an adult navigate life’s challenges, we provide personalized counseling services designed to meet your needs.
With in-person appointments available at three convenient sites in Lake County and virtual options, we make it easier for our community to access high-quality mental healthcare when and where it’s needed most.
Yes, we provide youth and family counseling.
“My son has had two therapists at YFC, and they both have been great! Both are kind, compassionate,and relatable. He has been using his tools, and things have improved.”
– Mother of 2 in Gurnee
What Drives Us
We believe mental healthcare should be accessible, responsive, and stigma-free for everyone in our community.
We care deeply about the people we serve and the community we share.
We uphold the highest standards of care and ethics.
We meet people where they are, honoring their circumstances, needs, and readiness for change.
Support Our Mission: You Can Help Us Expand Access to Care
Together, we can open doors to mental healthcare for all.
Will you join us?
Join A Community Advisory Council
Share your experience to inform our work and help shape initiatives that meet community needs.
Join Our Board of Directors
Lend your expertise and leadership to support YFC’s mission and strengthen mental healthcare in our community.