About Us

Founded in 1959, Family Counseling Service, a non-profit agency, has strived to build a better community by offering a comprehensive array of services to Reno, Sparks, and its surrounding areas for over 60 years. Family Counseling Service offers Representative Payee services that assist with bill pay and management of federal funds and benefits for individuals within our community. Family Counseling Service additionally offers Intensive Case Management services that assist with meeting the basic needs of individuals and providing them with referrals and resources when necessary. We offer a friendly, client-centered approach to our services and work to create an inclusive and welcoming environment. We believe, that with proper support, our clients can reach their full potential.

What We Offer:

Knowledgeable staff
Convenient location and hours
Office near public transportation stops

Individualized services

Free, intensive case management services for survivors of varying types of abuse

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Services made possible, in part, by grants from the State of Nevada:

FVPSA 93671-22-319
FVPSA 93671-24-010
FVPSA 93671-20-205
VOCA 16575-23-013

Washoe County Adult Services

"This website is supported by Grant Numbers FVPSA 93671-22-319, FVPSA 93671-21-10, FVPSA 93671-20-205, and VOCA 16575-23-013 from the Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services."

From now until August 14, 2025, Family Counseling Service is hosting free, weekly groups on Thursdays at 3:30pm. This group is centered around addiction and is completely free. Please join us at our office!

Snacks, beverages, and childcare (when applicable) will be provided.