About Family Service
When Life is Hard, We're Here to Help
Family Service is an independent, non-profit counseling center that provides state-of-the-art psychotherapy, education, and advocacy services to anyone needing help across life's continuum - every age, every stage. Founded in 1964, the agency was the first non-profit counseling clinic in Waukesha County.
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At Family Service we know that mental and emotional health are the basis for confident individuals, good parents, happy children, strong families, and productive communities.
Our Leadership Team
Board of Directors
President
Jacqueline Ruppel
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Vice President
Michael A. Contreras
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Secretary
Andrew Farris
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Treasurer
Scott Wille
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Members
Jeffry L. Anderson
Jon C. Hauser
David A. Laufenberg
Erin McCarthy
Stephanie Peterson
Alex Pyke
Chad Robinson
Christopher Spahr, MD
Paul Spencer
Angela Stemo
Scott Vifquain
Family Service Directors
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Executive Director
Melissa Carini
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Director of Agency Development
Laura Cherone
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Director of Operations
Jessica Bumber
We assure confidentiality every step of the way.
Mission Statement
Building stronger communities, strengthening families, and empowering individuals through compassionate, life changing programs and mental health services.
Vision Statement
To create a community where every person is supported, safe, and has a positive sense of well-being.
counseling • support • compassion.
Whether an issue is effecting your life or you can’t escape what’s inside your head, we’re here to help.
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Anxiety
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Trauma
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Parenting
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Divorce/Changing
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Family Circumstances
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Work Issues
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Sexual Abuse
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Domestic Violence
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Financial Problems
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Anger Management
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​Bullying
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Depression
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Post-Traumatic Stress
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Drug & Alcohol Abuse
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Marriage & Relationship Problems