1752 Capital St. Suite 100. Elgin. IL. 60124
(847) 695-3680
1752 Capital St. Suite 100. Elgin. IL. 60124
(847) 695-3680
Since 2005, Family Service Association (FSA) has partnered with local school districts to bring mental health services directly into the school environment, making support more accessible, familiar, and connected to students’ everyday lives.
Rooted in Lisa LaForge’s early vision and FSA’s commitment to comprehensive, holistic mental health care, our School-Based Mental Health Program recognizes that students thrive when they have meaningful support across the places and relationships that matter most to them. By bringing counseling and other supportive services into schools, we help make mental health care easier to access while creating opportunities for students and families to feel heard, understood, and empowered to share their voices.
The School-Based Mental Health Program is designed for students attending one of our partner schools who may benefit from additional support with their emotional, social, behavioral, or mental health needs.
Students may benefit from the program when they are looking for support with:
We meet students where they are and work collaboratively with them and their families to identify what support will be most meaningful and helpful.
The FSA School-Based Mental Health Program supports students in building on their strengths, developing skills, and reaching their personal and educational goals. Our clinicians work alongside students, families, educators, school support teams, and community partners to create individualized support that reflects each student’s unique needs, experiences, and strengths.
Through counseling, advocacy, care coordination, and collaboration, we help students develop emotional and behavioral regulation skills, strengthen relationships, build confidence, and navigate challenges that may affect their well-being, attendance, or school experience.
Our approach is grounded in partnership. We believe students and families are essential members of the team and that their perspectives, goals, and voices should guide the support they receive. When additional support is needed, FSA can connect students and families with a broader continuum of services within our agency and community.
A safe, supportive space where students can explore their experiences, build on their strengths, develop coping and self-regulation skills, and work toward their goals.
Opportunities for students and families to better understand family dynamics, strengthen communication, and build healthy, supportive relationships.
Interactive groups that provide opportunities for students to build social-emotional skills, practice healthy relationships, and learn strategies for managing stress, emotions, and everyday challenges.
Partnership among students, families, teachers, administrators, student support staff, treatment providers, and community partners to create consistent, coordinated support.
When helpful, students and families can access other FSA programs and services that complement their care, including psychiatry, case management, community mentoring, crisis services, and care coordination.
FSA's School-Based Mental Health Team is embedded within our partner schools, allowing us to build strong relationships with students, families, educators, and school communities.
Generously supported partner schools within Elgin Township:
Partner schools supported in collaboration with CUSD 300:
When mental health support is available in the places where students learn, grow, and build relationships, care becomes a more connected part of their everyday experience. FSA’s School-Based Mental Health Program helps students and families access support, strengthen their voices, build meaningful connections, and develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive.
Our goal is not simply to address challenges—it is to help students recognize their strengths, build on their potential, and feel supported in reaching their goals.