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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. 

Director Team

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Melissa Carini

Executive Director

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Dr.Beth Warnes

Clinical Director

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Amy Krumenacher

Director of Substance Use and Preventrion Programs

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Jessica Bumber

Operations Director

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Kellie Knapp

Finance Director

Board of Directors
 

President

Michael Contreras

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Vice Presidents

Alex Pyke

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Gregory Johnson

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Secretary

Andrew Farris

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Treasurer

Scott Wille

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Members

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Erin McCarthy

Martin Pepe

Patrick Reardon

Chad Robinson

Micheal Finn

Sherri Schickert

Christopher Spahr, MD

Angie Stemo

George Moore

Richard Niles

Renee Kasper

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We assure confidentiality every step of the way.

Mission Statement

Building stronger communities, strengthening families, and empowering individuals through compassionate, life changing programs and behavioral 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.

  • Anxiety

  • Trauma

  • Parenting

  • Divorce/Changing

  • Family Circumstances

  • Work Issues

  • Sexual Abuse

  • Domestic Violence

  • Financial Problems

  • Anger Management

  • ​Bullying

  • Depression

  • Post-Traumatic Stress

  • Drug & Alcohol Abuse

  • Marriage & Relationship Problems

Frequently Asked Questions

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