BARRINGTON YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES

What BARRINGTON YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES does

Barrington Youth & Family Services (BYFS) is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit mental health agency founded in 1972 in Barrington, Illinois (originally as Barrington Youth Services, renamed in 2005). It provides individual, family, couples, and youth counseling as well as prevention and outreach programming to residents of the Barrington area, serving children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, eating disorders, substance use, and family or relationship challenges. Services are delivered regardless of ability to pay, with same-day one-time appointments available and bilingual (English/Spanish) clinical staff serving the Latino community.

The organization operates from a single headquarters at 118 Applebee Street, Barrington, IL, with a staff of approximately 10 people (6 licensed or pre-licensed therapists and 4 non-clinical personnel including the Executive Director, Associate Executive Director, Director of Special Projects, and Client Experience Manager). Beyond core counseling, BYFS runs a school-based portfolio including the Student Ambassador Program (26 ambassadors for 2025-2026 with Barrington High School), S.E.E.D.S. back-to-school workshops, and Convos with a Counselor drop-in sessions in partnership with Barrington 220 School District. Technology plays no product role; the digital footprint is limited to a Wix-hosted website (with a Spanish-language Sobre Nosotros site), social channels (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter), and email newsletters.

BYFS is funded through a diversified mix of revenue streams: insurance reimbursements across approximately 10 carriers (Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Magellan, United, and others), individual donations and corporate matching gifts, a five-tier corporate sponsorship program ($1,500 to $10,000+), and grants from foundations and local government entities including United Way of Metro Chicago, Barrington Area Community Foundation, Foglia Family Foundation, Barrington Township, Cuba Township, and Barrington 220 Education Foundation. The organization is governed by a board led by Board Chair Courtney Breault and Treasurer Gavin Newman, with Executive Director Betsy Wintringer and Associate Executive Director Renee Blue managing day-to-day operations. Revenue figures, fundraising totals, and client volume metrics are not publicly disclosed.

Name

BARRINGTON YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES

Legal name

Barrington Youth & Family Services

Website

https://barringtonbyfs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Barrington Youth & Family Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1972 that provides counseling, prevention, and outreach mental health services to children, adolescents, families, and adults in the Barrington, Illinois area regardless of ability to pay.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Barrington, Illinois

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Insurance reimbursements: BYFS accepts multiple insurance providers including Aetna, Aetna Better Health, Ambetter, BCBS PPO, BCBS Community, Cigna, Magellan, Meridian, United, and YouthCare. Revenue is generated through reimbursement for counseling services provided to insured clients.
2. Individual donations and contributions: Tax-deductible donations accepted online (monthly or yearly recurring), by phone, or by mail. Also accepts tribute/honor gifts, gifts of stock, and corporate matching contributions. EIN number: 36-2815350.
3. Corporate sponsorships: Community sponsorship program with multiple tiers: Cornerstone Contributor ($10,000+), Community Investor ($7,500), Family Champion ($5,000), Student Success Partner ($2,500), and Wellness Supporter ($1,500). Sponsors receive recognition on website, newsletters, gala materials, and social media.
4. Foundation and community organization grants: Funding support from organizations including United Way of Metro Chicago, Barrington Area Community Foundation, Foglia Family Foundation, Barrington Township, Cuba Township, and Barrington 220 Education Foundation. These partnerships provide financial support to ensure no one is turned away due to inability to pay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BYFS is a community-based nonprofit mental health agency that provides licensed individual and family counseling for children, adolescents, couples, and families addressing a broad range of mental health, relationship, and life challenges. It also provides prevention and outreach programs, same-day one-time appointments, and bilingual and multicultural services, with services available regardless of ability to pay.

Product overview

Barrington Youth & Family Services (BYFS) is a community-based nonprofit mental health agency offering a unified portfolio of counseling and prevention services. The core offerings include individual and family therapy provided by licensed clinicians addressing a broad range of mental health issues, plus Prevention & Outreach Programs that promote social development through skill-building activities. The organization also runs youth-focused programs including the Student Ambassador Program and S.E.E.D.S. workshops for schools, and provides Same Day Appointments for urgent needs. Bilingual services are available for the Latino community. All services are provided regardless of ability to pay, with same-day appointment availability and same-day one-time visits.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Counseling Services Licensed individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, couples, and families addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger management, substance use, eating disorders, parenting, life transitions, and related mental health and relationship concerns.
• Prevention & Outreach Programs Community-based programs promoting social and academic development through peer mentoring, parenting classes, domestic violence awareness, addiction prevention, support groups, S.E.E.D.S. workshops, and related skill-building activities for students, families, and community members.
• Same Day Appointments One-time urgent-care visits available daily for individuals seeking immediate mental health support without scheduling a regular appointment.
• Bilingual/Multicultural Services Culturally sensitive mental health services for the Latino community, led by Spanish-speaking staff, with bilingual support and Spanish-language access to reduce language barriers.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Barrington Junior Women's ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal women's service organization that supports BYFS through volunteer efforts, fundraising, and community advocacy for youth and family services.
• Barrington 220 Community Unit School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary school district partner enabling BYFS programs in schools including the Student Ambassador program, Convos with a Counselor, S.E.E.D.S. workshops, and other school-based mental health initiatives.
• Barrington Rotary ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal service organization providing community support and potential volunteer resources for BYFS initiatives.
• B Strong TogetherminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity wellness initiative partner working on collaborative efforts for community health and mental wellness.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee TownshipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development organization partner providing potential collaboration on programs serving children and teens in the broader region.
• Area Law Enforcement AgenciesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local police and law enforcement for community wellness, crisis response, and referral coordination.
• Local Faith Communities (including St. Michaels Church)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch and faith-based organizations providing community support, referrals, and space for programming.
• Local Hospitals and Medical ProfessionalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partners for referral coordination and integrated care for clients needing mental health services.
• Soul Harbour RanchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organization providing therapeutic or wellness programming that may complement BYFS services.
• Good Shepherd (Barrington)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal faith-based or community organization partner for mental health outreach and support services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• The Harbour (Park Ridge): Youth and family services nonprofit serving the Park Ridge and northwest Chicago suburbs. Comparable in mission (youth and family counseling, prevention, community education) and suburban Chicago footprint, but serves a different immediate geography than Barrington.

Direct peers

• Pillars Community Health: Community health and social services nonprofit serving Chicago's western and southwestern suburbs. Comparable to BYFS because it combines outpatient mental health counseling with prevention programming, school-based services, and bilingual access in a suburban community setting.
• Josselyn Center: Community-based nonprofit mental health provider based in Northbrook, IL serving a similar affluent Chicago North Shore client base. Directly comparable because both organizations deliver outpatient counseling to children, teens, and families in an affluent suburban Chicago market using a sliding-scale, donor-supported model.
• Family Service of Glencoe: Family and youth counseling nonprofit serving Glencoe and nearby North Shore communities. Comparable in mission, scope, and target demographic, and operates with a similar small-team, donor-subsidized outpatient counseling model in the same affluent suburban corridor.

Emerging players

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township: Youth development nonprofit in the broader Barrington-area region and an active BYFS partner. Comparable because it serves overlapping youth and family populations in the same geography and could be viewed as a referral source or partial substitute for after-school and youth programming.

Broad incumbents

• NAMI Illinois: Statewide affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, focused on mental health advocacy, education, and support groups rather than direct clinical care. Comparable as a community mental health ecosystem participant serving overlapping populations in Illinois.
• Thresholds: One of the largest community mental health providers in the Chicago region. Comparable in service category (mental health counseling) and target population but is a much larger, multi-site incumbent rather than a single-site community nonprofit.
• Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare: Chicago-area behavioral health nonprofit providing outpatient mental health services, case management, and recovery support. Comparable in clinical service category but operates at broader scale and includes more intensive mental health services beyond BYFS's outpatient scope.

Others

• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago: Large regional social services and counseling provider. Comparable as a community-based mental health and family services competitor in the broader Chicago market, but operates as a faith-based incumbent with a much larger and broader service portfolio.
• Interfaith Community Partners: North Shore suburban nonprofit that mobilizes volunteers to support isolated older adults. Comparable as a small, donor-funded community services nonprofit operating in the same affluent suburban Chicago ecosystem with overlapping donor and volunteer networks.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BarringtonBYFS
• Facebookfacebook.com/BYFSBarrington
• Instagraminstagram.com/barringtonbyfs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/barrington-youth-&-family-services

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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