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
Alejandra Sanchez, M.Ed., LPC-S
Family Service of El Paso is proud to announce that Alejandra Sanchez, M.Ed., LPC-S, has been appointed Executive Director, effective June 1, 2026.
It is our privilege to formally announce that the Board of Directors has appointed Alejandra Sanchez, M.Ed., LPC-S, to serve as Executive Director of Family Service of El Paso.
Ms. Sanchez brings to this appointment distinguished clinical expertise, demonstrated administrative leadership, and a longstanding commitment to the mission and values of Family Service of El Paso. Throughout her tenure with the organization, she has consistently exhibited sound judgment, professional integrity, and a steadfast dedication to strengthening the quality and impact of services provided to the individuals, families, and communities we serve.
In her most recent role as Clinical Director, Ms. Sanchez has provided exemplary leadership in advancing clinical operations, supporting professional staff development, and contributing to the continued growth and effectiveness of the organization. Her experience, institutional knowledge, and unwavering commitment to excellence equip her well to lead Family Service of El Paso in the years ahead.
We invite our partners and community to join us in welcoming Alejandra into her new role.
ASanchez@familyserviceofelpaso.org
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.