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Join The Legacy Circle

Since 1968, The Family Institute at Northwestern University has advanced the field of behavioral health through the integration of therapy, education, and research. Recognized internationally as a leader in comprehensive, systemically oriented psychotherapy, The Family Institute provides high-quality services in Chicago, Evanston, and surrounding suburbs, as well as through virtual care. As an affiliate of Northwestern University, The Family Institute is a distinguished not-for-profit organization, governed by an independent Board of Directors and committed to preparing the next generation of clinicians.

Legacy Circle Membership Form

Membership Benefits

Benefits of membership in our Legacy Circle include: 

  • A dedicated staff member of The Family Institute to keep you informed and answer your questions. 

  • Invitation to annual lunch with CEO 

  • Recognition in The Family Institute’s Legacy Circle as well as across select physical and virtual platforms.  

  • Legacy Circle Annual Impact Report 

  • An established partnership with The Family Institute to strengthen and heal families from all walks of life through clinical service, education, and research. 

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Join the Legacy Circle Today

Have you already included The Family Institute at Northwestern University in your plans? If so, thank you for your incredible generosity and vision. We would be delighted to welcome you to our Legacy Circle, a community of thoughtful supporters shaping the future of behavioral health. Simply fill out our Legacy Circle membership form or reach out to us at Advancement@family-institute.org. If you wish, you may also join anonymously.

The Impact of Your Gift

Your planned gift will help ensure that The Family Institute can continue to provide: 

  • General Support - Help us adapt and grow, meeting urgent needs and being nimble with opportunities to expand our impact. 

  • Bette D. Harris Family & Child Clinic - A gift to support our Bette D. Harris Family & Child Clinic, supports over a thousand people annually who are unable to afford high-quality behavioral healthcare. Your legacy gift will provide essential mental health support to individuals and families who might not otherwise have access to a therapist.  

  • Scholarship Support - The Family Institute teaches and trains more than 1,000 students each year in 46 states through our two on-ground and on-line master’s programs—Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and Master of Arts in Counseling. Northwestern University is a top-tier, private research university that offers a world-class educational and clinical training experience. A gift of a scholarship of any size alleviates the financial burden of our graduates.

The Family Institute at Northwestern University 

444 N Michigan Ave., 30th Floor 
Chicago, IL 60611 

312-609-5300 

Advancement@family-institute.org 

The Family Institute is a 501(c)3 organization. Federal Tax ID 37-1265883 

All gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by the law.