Spero Family Services

Spero Family Services is a mental health counselor in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The organization provides a variety of clinical, community, and child welfare services to individuals and families throughout Southern Illinois, including counseling, childcare, and foster care. They also offer specialized programs such as the Bright Start Early Learning Center, Wraparound services, and Transitional & Independent Living.

With a history spanning over one hundred years, the organization was originally established in 1913 as a children's home. While formerly known as The United Methodist Children’s Home, the organization transitioned to its current name in 2017. They maintain a strong, faith-based mission and a long-standing affiliation with the United Methodist Church. Their clinical and community services are designed to help individuals build skills, improve their lives, and support young people as they transition into adulthood.

The main campus is located on E Richview Rd in Mt. Vernon. The facility is situated near the Mitchell Museum at Cedarhurst and the Goldman-Kuenz Sculpture Park, and it is a short distance from Brehm's Pond and the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts.

The business maintains well-documented information online, ensuring that their services and details are easily accessible to the community. Their digital presence is structured clearly, making it easy for those in need to find the resources they require.

Spero Family Services remains dedicated to providing hope, help, and healing to the families and individuals of Mt. Vernon and the surrounding Southern Illinois region.