Support & Strengthen

Throughout our history, the core mission of the organization has remained consistent: to support and strengthen those in need through counseling, education, and social services.

Founded in 1881

Family Service League’s history begins with The Children’s Home Association founded in 1881 and the Altruist Society established in 1887. These organizations, among the nation’s first social service organizations, offered child care, counseling educational programs, job training, and direct assistance to families in need.

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How We Help

Family Service league counseling professionals work with families, couples and individuals to improve their emotiopnal lives — Counseling

Our team of counseling professionals works with families, couples and individuals to creatively encourage them to consider and then implement solutions that will improve their emotional lives and their relationships with others.

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SAVE of Essex County

SAVE provides direct services to survivors through our 24/7 Toll-Free Confidential Hotline **1-877-733-2273**. This essential program also has a team of trained Confidential Sexual Violence Advocates who are available 24 hours a day to accompany survivors of sexual violence through any medical and legal procedures. Our hotline is available in Spanish as well.

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Support Groups FSL — Community Outreach & Prevention Education

Through our SAVE program, we offer numerous services and additional programming to help families in need including community outreach and education. We provide prevention education programming and training workshops to schools, the community, non-profit organizations, and companies.

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Recent News

Family Service League Receives $80,656 Grant

Family Service League is pleased to announce that it has received a grant for $80,656 from The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey. The grant will assist Family Service League in providing quality, affordable, and accessible counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. This grant is a part of a third-year renewal in response to the increased demand for service initially identified during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Follow Along on Social

Acts of domestic and sexual violence happen every day. At times, we can feel overwhelmed and powerless by its prevalence. However, there’s plenty we can do to support survivors and victims of domestic and sexual violence in our community.

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FSL/SAVE is excited to be partnering with Partners NJ and other local domestic violence organizations to sponsor Spooky Strides for Strength, a Halloween-themed 5K run/walk event in October in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
This event wi

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and while FSL/SAVE focuses on sexual violence, we also recognize that sexual violence and domestic violence often coincide.
Any form of violence against someone is an exertion of power and control. This is

The road to mental health can be rocky for anyone. Putting barriers on top of all that can make it nearly impossible to get help.
For Hispanic Heritage Awareness Month, we want to shed light on the struggles and barriers faced by the Latin@ community

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we would like to highlight Bamby Salcedo's invaluable contributions.

Trans representation within the Hispanic community is vital for promoting the safety, love, and acknowledgment of translatin@s. Bamby has

There’s a reason why the phrase “you are not alone” is so often used. Sexual violence can be a very taboo subject which makes it an incredibly isolating experience.
Knowing you are not alone can provide comfort and safety. It can ev

September is Suicide Prevention Month. If you know anyone who's experienced sexual violence, reach out to them. Let them know they are loved, cherished, appreciated, and wanted!
If you are a victim or survivor of sexual violence, please know that we

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Volunteer With Us

For individuals who share our commitment to serving and strengthening those in need, FSL offers a variety of ways to get involved to help our community here in Essex County. Consider joining our volunteer-led SAVE Community Coalition or training to become a Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate. Learn more about these opportunities and more by clicking below.

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