About Family Service
Family Service is a private, non-profit community agency serving the behavioral healthcare needs of children, individuals and families in central and southern New Jersey.
Every day, Family Service offers hope to thousands of men and women, children and families by supporting each person’s effort to achieve a better quality of life. Mental health is so much more than the elimination of troubling thoughts and/ or behaviors. Exceptional mental health professionals care for a whole person; whole family; body and mind; heart and soul
Our staff advocate on behalf of families by partnering with them to identify areas that need strengthening while increasing each person’s potential to make healthy choices.
Mission:
Our mission is to provide proactive, comprehensive behavioral health and social services to vulnerable children, adults and families to improve their quality of life.
.Vision:
Our vision is to be the first choice for consumers, staff and funding sources.
Values:
- Integrity – Maintaining professional ethics
- Excellence – Committed to the highest clinical and administrative practices
- Respect – Recognizing the rights and dignity of others
- Diversity – Welcoming our differences
- Leadership – Acknowledging responsibility to consumers, staff and community while focusing on the mission
Annual Report:
To view NEW 2008 Annual Report click here.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Four questions you might be wondering about Family Service!
- Are you a state or county agency?
NO. Family Service is a private, non-profit agency. We do receive funding from the state of New Jersey, Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders and generous private donors. - Do you provide services outside of Burlington County?
Yes! Family Service’s roots are based in Burlington County, however over the past 40 years, we have added over 55 programs and expanded into nine different counties throughout southern and central New Jersey; Hence, the name change from “Family Service of Burlington County” to “Family Service”! - How are individuals referred to our Agency?
Physicians, United Way 211, Board of Social Services, all state providing agencies (i.e. Division of Youth and Family Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, etc.), self and/or family referral through our Access Center Line, 1800-963-3377. - Must you fall below the poverty level or have a limited income to access services?
No! While we provide services on a sliding sale to accommodate individuals with limited means, Family Service’s goal is to provide services whenever needed no matter the income of the consumer.
