ABOUT US
We deliver mental health services that improve the life, health, and wellbeing of individuals and families in the El Paso community.
Our Vision: Build healthier communities by ensuring mental health care is accessible, affordable, sustainable, and flexible for all.
Our Values: CARE Acronym
We are…
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Compassionate : We meet people with empathy, dignity, and respect. We create a supportive environment for clients and coworkers, especially in hard times.
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Accountable: We take responsibility, follow through, and own outcomes. We solve problems without passing the buck and do what we say we will do.
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Respectful: We treat every person professionally and protect trust. We honor confidentiality, handle sensitive information with care, and communicate clearly and appropriately.
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Excellence-minded: We hold a high standard and keep improving through learning, feedback, and candor.
We practice cultural humility, adapt to those we serve, and work as one team to
deliver the best care possible.
OUR SERVICES
Providing Counseling Services to Local Families Since 1892
OUR MISSION
Provide affordable mental health counseling services to our state and local community and train the next generation of mental health clinicians.
FSEP Welcomes
Linda Gonzalez-Hensgen
Interim Executive Director
Family Service of El Paso is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda G. H. Hensgen as Interim Executive Director.
Linda brings a long record of service and leadership to the organization and to the El Paso community. Over the years, she has served on numerous boards, councils, and committees across education, faith-based, and nonprofit sectors. Her experience includes leadership roles with Family Service of El Paso, evolve Credit Union, All Saints Catholic Church, and a variety of local and statewide organizations dedicated to education, financial aid access, and community support.
She has been recognized with several awards, including the TASFAA Hall of Fame Award and the NASFAA Leadership Award, highlighting her decades-long commitment to service and advocacy. In addition, Linda has shared her expertise widely through presentations, testimonies, and active involvement in higher education and community initiatives.
As Interim Executive Director , Linda will help guide Family Service of El Paso through this transition period, working closely with the board, staff, and community partners to continue advancing the organization’s mission of providing compassionate counseling care to the El Paso community.
We are grateful for her leadership and look forward to moving. ahead together.
Meet the FSEP Team
Compassionate care starts here
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Organizational
Funding
Family Service of El Paso is a private, non-profit social service agency governed by a volunteer board of directors. All proceeds and donations we receive go towards supporting the broader cause of providing access to mental health services at Family Service of El Paso.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Amanda Sanchez
PRESIDENT
Operations Director-Corporate Development, Tigua Inc.
Daniel F. Collins
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Senior Staff Attorney -University Medical Center of El Paso
Tiffany Etterling
SECRETARY
Vice President, Operations, Amped Strategy
Nydia Torres, CPA
TREASURER
Company Manager
El Paso Electric
BOARD MEMBERS
Christopher Medlin Pharm. D BCPS
Ozzie Ramirez, Pharm. D. MBA
Jose "Cookie" Carmona
Greg Shearman
Christian Salas
Amber Banda
Alejandro Gracia
Janel Lujan
Kathy Carillo
How We Fund Our Mission to Provide Mental Health Services
Our services are funded through a combination of the following sources:
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Insurance billing
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Fees collected from clients (according to their ability to pay)
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Grants
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Contracts
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Fundraising
Family Service of El Paso would like to invite you to join us in bringing
help and healing to mental illness.