Youth & Family Services


Warren Township Youth and Family Services logo counseling, groups, education and teen centersAs a part of your community for over 40 years, Youth and Family Services is committed to programming that supports the emotional and mental health of children, parents and families. We provide parent education, after-school programs and high quality counseling services.


Our counseling services are available to Warren Township residents. Therapy can be provided both virtually and in-person. Other services, such as parent education, therapy groups, professional continuing education and experiential therapies are open to non-residents. 

Servicios de Familia continúa ofreciendo servicios de consejería de manera virtual y en persona. Otros servicios como grupos de terapia, educación continua profesional entre otros están abiertas a no residentes de Warren. 

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  1. Kids dancing at friday night alternative dance

    Friday Night Alternative (FNA)

    Friday Night Alternative (FNA) is a parent supported activity provided by Warren Township Youth and Family Services in a safe environment for students in grades 6th through 8th from districts 50 & 56, or those who live in the Township... Additional Info...
  2. Blue and white pills

    Child Psychopharmacology for Anxiety, Depression and ADHD

    This workshop is intended for professionals who would like a better understanding of current use of medication for common childhood diagnosis... Read on...
  3. A group of teens in sitting down in different positions stressed

    Stress Less: A mindfulness-based stress reduction group

    It’s a high-stress and demanding life for teens today... Read on...
  4. Child sitting and pouting while playing with other children

    Helping Young Children Handle Big Feelings

    This workshop will address your child’s emotional and social development, emotional awareness, self-regulation, responding to anxiety and the development of calming behaviors... Read on...
  5. A variety of brushes and paint

    Art Expressions

    Change can be overwhelming for all of us. Over the past couple of years, children have dealt with changes to their school and social environment, the loss of loved ones, the anxiety of returning to school and so much more... Read on...
  6. Children in a circle laughing

    Friendship Group: Social Skills for Youth

    This popular group address communication and social skills for elementary and middle school children... Read on...
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Directions to our Greenleaf Street Office

From Washington Street:

  • From Washington Street, turn south on Greenleaf Street.
  • Youth & Family Services is the third building on the right side of the road.
  • Turn right onto Oglesby Avenue and park in the front or back lot. If the lots are full, use available parking across the street.
  • Front door is locked after 5:00pm and on Saturdays. Use intercom at the back entrance.

Contact Us

  1. Youth & Family Services

    Email Youth & Family Services

    Physical Address
    100 S. Greenleaf St.
    Gurnee, IL 60031

    Phone: 847-244-1101, ext. *401
    Fax: 847-244-0867

  2. Adam Krieger, LCSW, CPRP

    Executive Director
    Email Adam Krieger
    Phone: 847-244-1101, ext. *402


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