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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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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