Family Services, Inc. provides a wide array of services for people in need. If we cannot help you, we will work with you and our large network of corporate, government and nonprofit partners to make sure you receive the help that you need.
Below are examples of issues that families experience. If you are in a dangerous, life-threatening situation, call 911. To speak to someone at Family Services call us at 336-722-8173.
| Child Maltreatment - Physical, Sexual, or Emotional |
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I am a parent and worry that I will lose control and hurt my child. |
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If you are a parent and need help learning how to deal with the stresses of parenthood, call Family Services at (336) 722-8173. |
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I have been a victim of child abuse. |
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If you are a victim of past abuse and seek counseling to help deal with what has happened, contact Family Services at (336) 722-8173.
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I have been thinking a lot about death lately. What does this mean? |
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Call Family Services for an individual appointment with one of our licensed counselors at (336) 722-8173. |
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I know a child that is in immediate danger of abuse. |
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If you know of a child that is in immediate danger of abuse, call 911 and report the situation.
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I need help dealing with a situation that may be child abuse. |
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If you have questions about what constitutes abuse or what can be done to prevent or stop it, contact the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 24 hours a day, at 336-703-ABUSE or visit their website at http://www.co.forsyth.nc.us/dss/child_protect.aspx.
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What are the consequences of an abusive situation? |
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If you have questions about what constitutes abuse or what can be done to prevent or stop it, contact the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 24 hours a day, at 336-703-ABUSE or visit their website athttp://www.co.forsyth.nc.us/dss/child_protect.aspx.
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What is considered child abuse? |
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If you have questions about what constitutes abuse or what can be done to prevent or stop it,
contact the Forsyth County Department of Social Services 24 hours a day, at 336-703-ABUSE or visit their website at http://www.co.forsyth.nc.us/dss/child_protect.aspx.
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| Domestic Violence |
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I am a survivor of past Domestic Violence. |
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If you have been a victim of Domestic Violence and seek counseling or support, you can contact Family Services at (336) 722-8173.
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I am an abuser and I don't know how to stop. I need help controlling my behavior. |
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Family Services, Inc. has a Time-Out Abuser Treatment Program. Call us at (336) 722-8173 to set up an appointment. |
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I am in immediate danger of physical or sexual abuse. |
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If you are in immediate danger, call 911 and report the situation. Another option is to contact Family Services, Inc. 24-hour Crisis Lines: (336) 723-8125 for domestic violence or (336) 722-4457 for sexual assault. |
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I am not in immediate danger, but I still need information about how to deal with an abusive situation. |
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For information about Domestic Violence and the services available to victims, contact Family Services, Inc. at (336) 722-8173.
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I have been court ordered into the Time-Out Abuser Treatment Program. What does that mean? Where do I start? |
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For information about Time-Out, contact the Safe Relationships Division at (336) 722-8173. |
| Family Issues |
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I am a working parent who needs help with transportation to and from work. What should I do? |
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Call the Family Services’ Ways to Work Program at (336) 778-7073. |
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I have an aging parent who lives alone and I live out of the state. What can I do to make sure my parent is safe and healthy? |
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Contact the Family Services’ Family Solutions Division about our CONTACT Reassurance Program for elderly and homebound individuals at (336) 722-8173. |
| Marriage Counseling |
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How can I keep my relationship from falling apart? |
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If you or someone you know needs information about the marriage and couples counseling, contact Family Services' Family Solutions Division at (336) 722-8173
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I am divorced or separated and I just can't seem to move on. |
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If you or someone you know needs information about the marriage and couples counseling, contact Family Services' Family Solutions Division at (336) 722-8173.
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I want to become separated or divorced. How do I begin? |
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If you or someone you know needs information about the marriage and couples counseling, contact Family Services' Family Solutions Division at (336) 722-8173.
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| Parenting |
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I am a parent and need advice about how to handle my children. |
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Contact Family Services’ Family Solutions Division to schedule an individual appointment with one of our licensed counselors at (336) 722-8173. |
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I want to enroll my child in Head Start. What should I do? |
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To request an application for Family Services, Inc., Head Start, please contact us at (336) 727-0617. |
| Suicide or Mental Illness |
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I feel depressed. |
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Call Family Services’ Family Solutions Division for an individual appointment with one of our licensed counselors at (336) 722-8173. |
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I feel like hurting myself. |
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If you or someone you know is having imminent suicidal thoughts, call 911 immediately. |
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I know someone who is considering suicide. |
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If you or someone you know is having imminent suicidal thoughts, call 911 immediately. |
