Family Systems provides services to children and adults to meet a wide variety of behavioral and mental health needs.  Family Systems (FS) provides multiple services including individual, group and family therapy, skill building and respite.  The services are primarily provided in Johnson and Linn counties with additional services in Iowa, Vinton, Cedar, Muscatine and Washington counties.

In all program areas, Family Systems therapists work on a one-to-one ratio with individual family members or with the entire family, depending on their specific needs. More than one therapist may be involved, depending on the frequency and intensity of services. Most of our therapists are licensed or have credentials in the field of social work and all have maintained a positive reputation within the eight-county region that we serve. Our services are simultaneously child-focused and systemic in nature.

Family Systems is a partner agency with Iowa City Community School District in the Safe School Healthy Student Initiative.  Family Systems provides services with the ICCSD elementary through case management and school based mental health services.  Family Systems also provides services to the Clear Creek Amana School District.

Case Management

Family Systems is providing case amangement services to eight elementary schools including: Hoover, Longfellow, Lemme, Shimek, Horn, Weber, Wickham and Lincoln.

Students with significant mental health concerns may access on-site, school-based case  management services. Through these services families and students may receive support with referrals to mental health services, transportation to appointment, support for student during class day, communication between mental health providers and teachers, support with transitions, etc. Partners include Family Systems, United Action for Youth, ICCSD Family Resource Centers, and ICCSD case management staff .

School Based Mental Health Services

Family Systems is also providing school-based mental health services in the following elementary schools:  Coralville Central, Hills, Horn, Kirkwood, Lemme, Lincoln, Longfellow, Lucas, Mann, Penn, Roosevelt, Shimek, Twain, Van Allen, Wood, Weber, and Wickham,

Students may access on-site school-based mental health services, with parent consent and a referral from their school counselor. These services will be available to support students in addressing mental health concerns that are causing a significant barrier to their learning. School-based services may include on-site individual counseling, group counseling, remedial services, and/or play therapy. These services would be supported through families’ private insurance. However, limited funds are available for families that are uninsured or under-insured.

Childrens Mental Health Waiver Services

Students may access on-site school-based mental health services, with parent consent and a referral from their school counselor. These services will be available to support students in addressing mental health concerns that are causing a significant barrier to their learning. School-based services may include on-site individual counseling, group counseling, remedial services, and/or play therapy. These services would be supported through families’ private insurance. However, limited funds are available for families that are uninsured or under-insured. For more information visit Iowa Department of Human Services Childrens Mental Health Services.

Other Services and Funding Services

• Title XIX
• Remedial Services
• Descriptions of Remedial Services
• Private Pay Insurance

To receive more information regarding Family Systems, you may contact us at fsreferrals@sui.org.