Lutheran Counseling and Family Services of Wisconsin (LCFS) is a not-for-profit agency that helps individuals and families with mental health concerns, addictions, family counseling, in-school counseling and adoption services.
With a main office in Wauwatosa, WI, LCFS has 10 satellite locations throughout the state. Our staff of psychologists, counselors and social workers welcome people of all ages, regardless of faith, culture or economic status. Each of our counselors are specialty trained in substance abuse, trauma recovery, family and relationship counseling and pediatric psychology.
In the greater Milwaukee area, we have been offering counseling services in school settings since the early 1990’s to help thousands of children receive essential mental health care. LCFS currently offers in-school counseling at 18 elementary, middle and high schools. Click here to see the schools we currently serve.
Our Mission
What Guides Us
- Will it further our mission?
- Is there a need that is not being met?
- Will it better the lives of others?
- Can we do it well and sustain it at a high level?
- Can we partner, refer or support others?
What Keeps Us Strong
- Our work is funded through a combination of donations, client fees, grants and service contracts. Learn more about how we are supported.
- We are a Registered Service Organization of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS) extending its mission, outreach and social ministry.
- Tax ID – EIN #: 39-0806171
- We are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who embrace our mission and our dedication to improving lives and communities. Download our Board list here (PDF – Board of Directors 2023).
Board of Directors 2023
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD – Mr. Richard Laabs – Retired President, LUMIN Schools
VICE CHAIRMAN – Mr. Paul Minzlaff, Retired healthcare professional
SECRETARY – Pastor Scott Kruse
Members at large:
Dr. Andrew Luptak, Retired VP of Student Life, Concordia University
Mr. Michael Grubich, Business Professional
Pastor Jeffrey Hesse
Dr. Stephen Saunders, Professor, Marquette University
Accessing Our Services
Many clients and families access our programs and services are self-referred. We also receive referrals from numerous government agencies, church leaders and support groups. We accept most insurances and offer a sliding payment scale to assist the uninsured and under-insured.
If you, or someone you care about, is in need of our services, please contact us at 414-536-8333 or 800-291-4513 or email us at lcfs@lcfswi.org. Confidentially and respect are always our top priorities.