Bette D. Harris Center
The Family Institute headquarters on the campus of Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois.
National Participating Charity
Founded in 1968, The Family Institute at Northwestern University is the Midwest’s largest organization devoted to family and couples therapy, community outreach, research and the education of family therapists.
The Family Institute provides counseling and psychotherapy throughout the Chicagoland area to for families, couples and individuals.
The Family Institute’s philanthropically-supported Community Outreach Program brings counseling and psychotherapy directly to at-risk, low-income populations through partnerships with neighborhood schools and nonprofit groups.
The Family Institute is an independent affiliate of Northwestern University and offers two Northwestern graduate degree programs: Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and Master of Science in Marital and Family Therapy, in addition to conducting postgraduate training through clinical and research fellowships.
Research
Through its affiliation with Northwestern University, The Family Institute conducts important research that leads to better understanding of mental health issues and improved treatments.
The mission of The Family Institute at Northwestern University is to strengthen and heal families from all walks of life through clinical service, community outreach, education and research.