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Robert E. Herman Charitable Trust Awards Grant To Big Brothers Big Sister

FARGO – Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Village Family Service Center is delighted to announce the receipt of a generous grant from the Robert E. Herman Charitable Trust. The support will empower our dedicated staff to deliver crucial services directly to at-risk youth, as well as enhance our efforts in recruiting adult volunteers who play a pivotal role as mentors.  

Otto Bremer Trust Awards The Village A Grant

North Dakota – The Village Family Service Center was awarded a grant from Otto Bremer Trust. Grant funds will be used to continue The Village’s mission of enhancing the lives of those we serve.  

The Village Family umbrella of services includes behavioral health, employee assistance programming, chemical dependency treatment through First Step Recovery, family engagement services, and youth mentoring. 

Supporting Your Child With Anxiety

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What is Anxiety? Anxiety is defined as a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is either anticipated in the future or has already occurred. It's important to understand that anxiety can manifest in children in various ways, often making them more irritable and prone to anger. Statistics show that 1 in 8 children is affected by anxiety. There are several types of anxiety disorders, but the three most commonly found in children are: Separation Anxiety Generalized Anxiety Social Anxiety How Can Therapy Help a Child Who Has Anxiety? Therapy is a powerful tool for assisting [...]

Small town communities award grants to The Village Family Service Center

NORTH DAKOTA – Milnor Community Foundation and Lisbon Community Endowment Fund, a component of the North Dakota Community Foundation, awarded a grant to The Village Family Service Center. The funds will be used to acquire an array of therapeutic games, art supplies, and other tools to assist counselors in their work with Milnor and Lisbon Public Schools K-12 students. 

The Village Family Service Center Announces Partnership with Leading Agencies for Continuity of Care for Clients

NORTH DAKOTA – The Village Family Service Center has formed two strategic partnerships with leading agencies to transition their Adoption and Pregnancy Programs and Financial Resource Center.

The Financial Resource Center will officially transition to Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Rochester on September 29.

Creating Connections and Healing Hearts: The Impact of IOP

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Below is an excerpt from an IOP Counselor. In my experience working in an Intensive Outpatient Program, I have noticed that most of our clients come into the group with high anxiety related to being in a new setting with new people and not knowing what to expect exactly. In general, it takes about 2-4 weeks for group members to begin feeling comfortable and allowing themselves to be truly vulnerable, not only with themselves but with their fellow group members. Once this takes place and they feel the support, comfort, and validation from the group, there is a definitive shift in their [...]
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