THE BRANCH FAMILY INSTITUTE

The Branch Family Institute’s overall mission is to strengthen families and communities by providing quality, culturally relevant services to underserved populations. Since our inception, BFI has served over 7,000 low-income members within Chicago’s West Pullman, Roseland, Auburn-Gresham, Ashburn, Washington Heights, Englewood, Beverly, Morgan Park, and South Shore communities through our affordable programs and counseling services.

The Branch Family (BFI) is the non-profit subsidiary of E.M. Branch & Associates, Inc. established in October 2002 to extend our reach and tackle disparities and barriers to mental health on the south side of Chicago and Chicago's southern suburbs. Over twenty years later, we remain committed to providing equitable mental health services regardless of social economic status and other barriers to access.

At The Branch Family Institute, we serve the whole person and the whole family with a dynamic array of strength-based, trauma informed modalities. We provide clinical mental health services for community members facing personal and interpersonal challenges.

Our Chicago mental health clinic provides a wide range of mental health services and counseling, allowing you to live a healthier and happier life. We understand the importance of mental well-being and are here to help you navigate life's challenges with understanding and expertise.