Iris Family Support Center in DeKalb County
Strengthening Families Through Local Support.
Parenting is life’s hardest job. Iris Family Support Center is here to help. Our DeKalb County office, located inside the Parkview DeKalb Hospital in Auburn, supports children and families, connecting them to the services and resources they need to thrive and maintain stability.
The DeKalb County location is here to walk alongside you in your journey, both as a family and as an individual. We offer Family Resource Center services, Counseling, Mental Health Support, and Community Partners services to help you with whatever you are facing.
Reach out today to learn more or create a plan for your family!
What services do we offer the community?
Iris Family Support Center at DeKalb County offers the full range of Iris Family Support Center services. Whether it is personal growth and recovery through our Counseling Services, additional mental health and parenting support through our Family Connections program, or getting concrete support for your families through our Community Partners and Family Resource Center programs, you can be assured that you can get connected to the support you need.
Whether it’s needing someone to help you through a child’s behavioral issues, connect you to community resources, or navigate solutions for household challenges - Community Partners is here to help you.
At our DeKalb County location, you can get a referral to Community Partners and help find solutions to whatever you are facing.
Community Partners can assist your family with:
Employment Searches
Domestic Violence Situations
A Child’s Truancy or Behavioral Problems
Housing Crises
Mental Health Support
Meal Planning
Medical Support
And More
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you need support as you process your past experiences or contemplate your next steps? At Iris Family Support Center, we believe that life is meant to be lived in community. We have a team of therapists with a wide range of expertise and experience who are available now to work with you as you set goals and work toward finding healing and fulfillment in your life.
Our counselors specialize in working with adults, children, trauma, depression, anxiety, and so much more.
Reach out today to learn more and schedule your first session!
Through this groups, we use creativity to help children and adolescents with:
- Working through emotions, thoughts and experiences
- Fostering self-awareness
- Building emotional regulation
- Improving overall well-being
Therapeutic art group offer a unique path to healing and personal growth for everyone. It can specifically benefit those who find it hard to verbalize their feelings or process complex emotions. See more and register below.
Parenting doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Our Family Resource Center program is here to help you with support such as
Car Seat Assistance
Resource Help for Housing, Childcare and more
Prenatal Support + Incentives
Preschool Prep & Infant Questionnaires
Laptop Access for Community Needs
Community and Family Events
Help Accessing Necessities like:
Diapers
Hygiene Products
Bus Passes
And more
Through the Iris Family Connections program, families find a new way to move forward in conflict, keeping their children’s best interests in mind every step of the way.
Parenting classes, visitation options, and mediation services give families the tools they need to build and maintain healthy relationships for a more positive future together.
At the DeKalb location, Family Connections will offer parenting classes and therapeutic groups to support the entire community, no matter what they are facing.
Iris Family Support Center is a certified car seat inspection site through the state of Indiana at select Iris locations. We offer free car seat inspections to ensure that your child’s car seat is installed correctly to help keep your child safe in the car. Click the button below to schedule a time for a car seat inspection.