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The Family Counseling Center We are designated as a National Health Services Corps site. This means our practice serves all patients regardless of ability to pay.

The Family Counseling Center is licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health and accepts most insurance plans, including Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Medicare. Discounts for essential services are offered on a sliding fee scale depending on family size and income. These reduced charges can range from 0% to 80% of the actual charges. We recommend that individuals without insurance apply for Medicaid or meet with a local Health Insurance Navigator. No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay. There is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income.

October is Bullying Prevention Month. 💛No child should have to carry the weight of bullying alone. And no child should h...
10/30/2026

October is Bullying Prevention Month. 💛

No child should have to carry the weight of bullying alone. And no child should have to wait until things feel unbearable before they can ask for help.

When bullying begins to affect a young person's mental health, having someone to talk to can make a difference.

Sometimes that person is a parent - sometimes it's a teacher, coach, friend, or counselor. And sometimes, it takes more than one person. What matters is that they know there is someone in their corner.

At The Family Counseling Center, we believe children's mental health deserves the same care and attention as every other part of their well-being.

This , let's make sure our kids don't have to face their hard days alone. 🫶

October is Depression & Mental Health Screening Awareness Month. 💛As the month comes to a close, we hope one things stay...
10/29/2026

October is Depression & Mental Health Screening Awareness Month. 💛

As the month comes to a close, we hope one things stays with you:

Your mental health is worth paying attention to.

Not only when things feel overwhelming or once you've reached your breaking point. In the ordinary moments, too. The days when you're struggling quietly or the days when you're not quite sure what you need.

Mental health screening can help make those conversations a little easier. It can remind us that checking in is not a sign of weakness - and that seeking support doesn't require a crisis.

So, as October comes to an end, let's not let the conversation end - because caring for our mental health isn't something we should do once a year. It's part of caring for ourselves all year long. 🫶

☎️ 518.725.4310

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💜You don't have to have all the answers, you don't have to know what comes...
10/27/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💜

You don't have to have all the answers, you don't have to know what comes next, and you don't have to be ready to leave in order to reach out to talk.

Taking the first step can look different for everyone. It might mean talking to a friend or calling an advocate to make a safety plan.

Sometimes, it's simply saying, "Something isn't right..."

There are many reasons someone may not be able to leave an abusive situation right away. But what matters most is that support is available - without judgement, and without pressure.

If you or someone you know ifs experiencing domestic violence, Catholic Charities of Fulton and Montgomery Counties offers a 24-hour confidential hotline at 518-842-3384.

You don't have to have a plan before you reach out for support. You can start with a conversation. 🫶

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💕Breast cancer touches more than the person who receives the diagnosis. It tou...
10/26/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💕

Breast cancer touches more than the person who receives the diagnosis. It touches partners, children, parents, friends, and families whose lives may look different in ways others never see.

To everyone navigating a diagnosis, supporting someone they love, celebrating a milestone, or remembering someone they miss - we see you. 🫶

As we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let's remember that compassion doesn't end with a diagnosis, a treatment milestone, or the close of October. Sometimes, the most meaningful thing we can do is continue to check in, make space for honest conversations, and remind one another that asking for support is okay.

This month, we honor the courage, love, and humanity found in every story. 🎀

October is Bullying Prevention Month. 💛Kids don't always know how to tell us when something is hurting. They may be emba...
10/24/2026

October is Bullying Prevention Month. 💛

Kids don't always know how to tell us when something is hurting. They may be embarrassed or afraid things will get worse. They may not even have the words for what they're feeling.

So keep asking. Not just when something seems wrong - ask in the car or over dinner. Ask during the ordinary moments when there isn't pressure to have the perfect answer.

Because sometimes what a child needs most is just knowing that someone noticed and cared enough to ask again.

This , keep the door open for conversation. 🫶

Red Ribbon Week is a reminder of the importance of substance use prevention, education, and making informed choices. But...
10/23/2026

Red Ribbon Week is a reminder of the importance of substance use prevention, education, and making informed choices. But it's also an opportunity to recognize that substance use affects individuals, families, and communities in many different ways. ❤️

At The Family Counseling Center, we believe everyone deserves access to support without judgement. Through substance use counseling and our Certified Recovery Peer Advocate program, we help individuals navigate challenges, work toward their goals, and find support along their recovery journey.

Whether you're looking for information, concerned about someone you love, or ready to take the next step in your own journey, you don't have to figure it out alone.

This , let's continue the conversation, break down stigma, and remind one another that help is available and recovery is possible. ❤️🫶

October is Depression & Mental Health Screening Awareness Month. 💛We make time to check our blood pressure, we schedule ...
10/22/2026

October is Depression & Mental Health Screening Awareness Month. 💛

We make time to check our blood pressure, we schedule annual physicals, we get our eyes checked.. we pay attention when something doesn't feel right.

Our mental health deserves the same attention.

A screening can be a simple first step toward understanding what you're feeling. It can help identify concerns that might otherwise go unnoticed - and open the door to a conversation about what could help.

Asking for help doesn't mean something is wrong - it means you're paying attention.

You don't need to have the right words. You don't need to know what's wrong. You just need to be willing to ask. Because sometimes, that's where taking care of yourself begins. 🫶

☎️ 518.725.4310

Everyone deserves to feel like they belong. 🧡Unity Day is a reminder that kindness, inclusion, and respect can make a re...
10/21/2026

Everyone deserves to feel like they belong. 🧡

Unity Day is a reminder that kindness, inclusion, and respect can make a real difference in the lives of children and teens. Bullying can have a lasting impact on mental health and self-esteem, but each of us has a role to play in creating environments where everyone feels safe, valued, and accepted.

Whether it's speaking up when someone is being treated unfairly, inviting someone to join us, or simply taking the time to listen, small actions can have a big impact.

This Bullying Prevention Month, let's continue to build a community where differences are celebrated, kindness is the norm, and no one has to face bullying alone. 🫶

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜Technology can make it easier to stay connected, but in an abusive relatio...
10/20/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜

Technology can make it easier to stay connected, but in an abusive relationship, it can also become another way to monitor, isolate, or control someone.

These behaviors may be easy to dismiss individually, but they can be part of a larger pattern of power and control.

And importantly, digital abuse is still abuse. If you recognize these behaviors in your own relationship - or in the experience of someone you care about - support is available.

Catholic Charities of Fulton and Montgomery Counties
24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 518-842-3384

You don't have to figure it all out at once. A conversation with a trained advocate can be a good place to start. 🫶

thefamilycounselingcenter.org/client-services/counseling

Your monthly self-care reminder 🍂As the days grow shorter and the air gets a little cooler, nature reminds us that every...
10/19/2026

Your monthly self-care reminder 🍂

As the days grow shorter and the air gets a little cooler, nature reminds us that every season has its own rhythm - and not every season is meant for doing more.

October is a good time to give yourself permission to slow down. Take a few deep breaths. Spend time doing something you enjoy. Get outside and enjoy the fall colors, settle in with a good book, or simply give yourself a little extra time to rest.

This month, make room for the things that help you feel grounded, recognize when you need a pause, and give yourself permission to take one.

And remember, you don't have to navigate life's harder seasons alone. The Family Counseling Center is here to support you - through all seasons. 🫶✨

Address

11-21 Broadway Street
Gloversville, NY
12078

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+15187254310

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