Who We Are
Ser Familia is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening families by providing mental health services, education, and community support, helping individuals and families move from crisis to thriving.
Ser Familia provides culturally responsive mental health services, family education, and community-based programs designed to support individuals, couples, parents, and youth. Through workshops, support groups, and evidence-based interventions, families gain the tools, resources, and skills needed to navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and build stability. With a holistic approach and a deep commitment to the communities we serve, Ser Familia works to guide families from moments of crisis toward long-term growth, resilience, and thriving.
Our Founding
Ser Familia began in 2001 with a simple but powerful vision: to strengthen couples and families in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, where resources for the community were limited.
Belisa and Miguel Urbina recognized that many couples were struggling with conflict resolution, communication, and adapting to life in a new culture. In response, they launched Georgia’s first program designed specifically for couples, “Taller de Parejas” (Couples Workshop).
As the organization grew, it became clear that families needed support beyond couples programming. New initiatives followed, including Escuela Para Padres (Parenting School) to strengthen parenting skills and Renovación Juvenil, a youth workshop focused on helping teens make healthy life decisions.
Over the years, Ser Familia continued expanding to meet the evolving needs of the community, adding programs such as Georgia Latinos Against Domestic Violence and culturally responsive Mental Health Services, which quickly became a vital resource for Latino families across the region.
Ser Familia Today
Today, Ser Familia operates five offices and partners with organizations throughout Metro Atlanta and beyond to expand its reach. Our programs serve the entire family through support groups, workshops, and evidence-based initiatives such as Strengthening Families, Triple-P (Positive Parenting Program), How to Avoid Falling for a Jerk, and A Nuestro Alcance.
We also serve as a cultural and linguistic proficiency advisor for organizations seeking to better serve the community, providing workshops and consulting to improve culturally responsive care.
Through these efforts, Ser Familia continues its mission of helping families move from crisis to stability—and ultimately, to thriving.
Our Mission
Ser Familia’s mission is to offer preventive family services and equip families with the tools, resources, and skills they need to move from crisis to thriving. Through education, counseling, workshops, and community partnerships, we help youth, couples, parents, and individuals build stronger relationships and healthier lives.
Our Vision
Our vision is to see families flourishing and contributing to the well-being of their communities. To achieve this, Ser Familia continually expands the programs and services we provide, develops new resources, trains volunteers, and partners with organizations to share best practices for serving families.
Over Two Decades of Impact
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