FamilyMeans

FamilyMeans FamilyMeans is a multi-service, nonprofit organization that was founded in 1963, funded by grants, donations, and client fees. Our work is life’s challenges.

Headquartered in Stillwater, Minnesota, with branches in the Twin Cities area and western Wisconsin. FamilyMeans is a multi-service, nonprofit organization that was founded in 1963. We are funded by grants, donations, and client fees. FamilyMeans is headquartered in Stillwater, Minnesota, with branch offices located throughout the Twin Cities metro area, southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsi

n. We listen without judgment, offer encouragement, and believe in you even when you might not. Connect with our staff by calling 651-439-4840

“You can’t predict the problems that life is going to throw your way, but it means something to have a place like FamilyMeans to come to when those problems do come”

Services Include:

Counseling & Therapy, where we provide care to adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples. Our counselors are highly trained and experienced in their areas of expertise and truly enjoy helping people through the struggles they bring to counseling. Counselors provide a safe and open environment to make changes within areas of concern. Counseling experiences are unique to each person as are their situations. There is no “one fits all” in counseling and our skilled clinicians work with you to reach your goals. Counseling topics range from anxiety and depression, to supporting a child through divorce and more. FamilyMeans Counseling & Therapy programs are located in St. Paul, at the Center for Grief & Loss, in schools throughout the St. Croix Valley, and outpatient clinics in Stillwater and Hudson. We accept many insurances, including Medical Assistance and Medicare (limited providers), we also offer payment plans as needed. Caregiving & Aging program support caregivers who provide care to a child or adult who has health or independence needs. Some caregivers assist with daily living necessities, while others provide occasional care or are concerned from afar. Caregivers may offer social and emotional support, handle finances, prepare meals, manage medications, provide transportation, or assist with personal care. Each situation is different. FamilyMeans Caregiving and Aging staff helps caregivers with their unique caregiving challenges. We do this by offering support groups, coaching, respite care, and more! Financial Solutions offers tools and education for people to regain financial stability and reduce unmanageable debt. Financial Solutions serves individuals and families in Minnesota and Wisconsin through budget and debt counseling, debt management program, credit report review, student loan counseling, and financial education. Youth Development serves youth ages 5-18 in the Cimarron manufactured home community in Lake Elmo and the city of Landfall, both eastern suburbs in the Saint Paul/Minneapolis region. Our free, year-round programming equips youth to learn, thrive, connect and contribute throughout their lives. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a contracted service by an employer and offered as a benefit to its employees. It is designed to assist an employee in managing the impact of personal and work-related challenges that affect overall well-being and, inevitably, on-the-job performance. Services available to employees include:
Counseling & Therapy
Financial Solutions
Caregiving & Aging
Legal Consultation referrals
All services are strictly confidential. Employers are provided workplace-wide statistical data, never individual employee information. Learn more about all the services that FamilyMeans offers by visiting FamilyMeans.org.

Happy September!Don't forget to ROUND UP when you shop at River Market Community Co-op this month for FamilyMeans! Each ...
09/01/2026

Happy September!

Don't forget to ROUND UP when you shop at River Market Community Co-op this month for FamilyMeans! Each and every donation goes directly towards FamilyMeans programming! 🎉

Oh, the places you'll go! 🌎You may have recently seen our post about the new vans that will provide safe, reliable trans...
08/31/2026

Oh, the places you'll go! 🌎

You may have recently seen our post about the new vans that will provide safe, reliable transportation for our youth in both Cimarron and Landfall. As we welcome this exciting new chapter, we're also saying goodbye to a familiar friend. Over the years, this bus traveled thousands of miles on field trips and college visits, rolled proudly through countless parades, and helped create unforgettable experiences for the youth we serve. We're grateful for the memories made along the way and excited for the adventures still to come.

Here's to new journeys! ❤️

Don't forget to put this upcoming event on your calendar!With the support of local businesses, we are excited to bring a...
08/27/2026

Don't forget to put this upcoming event on your calendar!

With the support of local businesses, we are excited to bring a night of fun and conversation to downtown Stillwater to share FamilyMeans services with the community! See you there!

Did you know your donation could go even further?Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double charitable ...
08/26/2026

Did you know your donation could go even further?

Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double charitable donations made by their employees. We’ve made it easy to check with our new matching gift tool powered by Double the Donation.

Search your employer to see if your gift qualifies for a match: https://www.familymeans.org/matching-gift-program.html

# Community Support

During September at Rivers Co-op Markets, when you round up to the nearest dollar, the extra cents go to FamilyMeans! 💙W...
08/25/2026

During September at Rivers Co-op Markets, when you round up to the nearest dollar, the extra cents go to FamilyMeans! 💙

When you shop at River Market Community Co-op, don't forget to round up!

We are incredibly grateful to our community and Board of Directors for making this possible. Through the generous suppor...
08/25/2026

We are incredibly grateful to our community and Board of Directors for making this possible. Through the generous support of donors and thoughtful financial stewardship, we were able to purchase these two new vans to serve youth across our programs.

These vans will help us create more opportunities for participants by providing transportation to college visits, educational experiences, field trips, community events, and so much more. Every mile traveled will help connect young people to new possibilities and brighter futures.

Thank you to everyone who invests in our mission and believes in the potential of the youth we serve. We couldn't do this without you! 💙

A big thank you to FamilyMeans for choosing Johnson Ford of New Richmond for two new Ford Transit vans! 🚐🚐

The work FamilyMeans does makes a real difference, and we’re proud to play a small part in supporting the important work they do. We’re especially grateful to Jim Kroenig, CEO of FamilyMeans, for trusting our team and giving us the opportunity to work with an organization that does so much for individuals and families in our communities.

Congratulations on the new vans, and thank you for all you do! 💙

And a special thank you to Michelle Hermansen for recommending Johnson Ford, we truly appreciate your support and referral! 🙌

FamilyMeans Counseling & Therapy is proud to host FIVE interns this year in our department! Through supervision and supp...
08/20/2026

FamilyMeans Counseling & Therapy is proud to host FIVE interns this year in our department! Through supervision and support, they will become fully integrated into our team and begin seeing clients at our clinics and in schools. Join us in welcoming them! 🎉🎉

(From L to R)
Emma Smidt
Michael Koerpel
Ryan Mathre
Coltra Lierman
Sabrina Hanson

Address

1875 Northwestern Avenue S
Stillwater, MN
55082

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

(651) 439-4840

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