Building safe and healthy families
For more than 80 years, Family Service of the Piedmont has been empowering individuals and families to restore hope, achieve stability and thrive through quality support services, advocacy and education.
Our Services
Family Service of the Piedmont is a private, not-for-profit agency focused on building safe and healthy families and communities. We serve more than 26,000 children and adults each year, addressing issues of domestic violence, child abuse, mental health and financial stability.
Child Abuse & Healthy Parenting
Safe and child-friendly environments to investigate abuse, as well as, educational programs to foster healthy parenting skills.
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
Safe shelter, advocacy, help filing protective orders and navigating the court system.
Mental Health & Substance Use
Individual and group counseling for children, adolescents and adults dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, family stress, grief, and physical or sexual abuse.
Financial Stability
Budget and credit counseling, debt management, foreclosure prevention, housing counseling and education.
Our Stories
Discover inspiring stories that highlight the impact of our mission, bring our work to life and showcase the power of collaboration and compassion. Dive in to learn more about the lives we’ve touched and the difference we’re making together!
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04.5.25
Triumph Over Trauma
How Specialized Therapy Created a Way Forward
Twelve-year-old Jackson* was drowning in anxiety and struggling with outbursts he couldn’t control. He and his mother turned to Family Service, searching for answers – searching for hope.
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04.15.25
Taming the Whale
A Teen’s path to Healing with Family Service
Fifteen-year-old Mackenzie* began therapy with Family Service after disclosing to her family that she had experienced a terrible trauma.
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04.02.25
Breaking Free
A Story of Survival and Hope
Sofia* had been in a long-term relationship that was filled with emotional, verbal and financial abuse. However, things had never escalated to a point where she thought she might be killed.
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04.02.25
It Takes a Village
How Parenting Support Had a Triple Impact
Monica’s life took an unexpected turn when she gave birth to triplets prematurely. With her husband and extended family overseas, she faced the challenges of new motherhood largely alone.
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04.02.25
Breaking Chains and Building Dreams
The Power of Support
Lila’s marriage was a nightmare. Trafficked by her husband and exploited as a domestic worker, she faced constant control and abuse.
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04.02.25
It All Adds Up
Navigating Finances for a Better Future
Wendy, a determined single mother striving for stability, faced financial hurdles despite her aspirations for a better life for her family.
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04.02.25
A Mother’s Journey
How Access to Therapy Made a Difference for a Family
Haley* was first diagnosed with depression at the age of 19. For much of her life, her mental health issues went untreated. Immediately after the birth of her first child, Haley was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder.
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04.02.25
Rebuilding After Unexpected Change
Financial Counseling Helps Set Goals
After being laid off from his job, Michael* began experiencing financial challenges and sought assistance from Family Service of the Piedmont’s Consumer Credit Counseling Program.
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04.02.25
Embracing Identity
How Support Groups Foster Belonging
Brandon*, a teenager who faced constant bullying at school, was looking for a safe space where he could explore his identity as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
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Voices of Resilience
Your support empowers resilience. Meet individuals overcoming mental health challenges, domestic violence, and financial instability, thanks to donors like you.