Children's Friend and Family Services
Ren Workman, LCSW, is a dedicated social worker currently serving as an Outpatient Therapist at Children's Friend and Family Services since September 2022. Ren also serves as the Founder and Facilitator of their collective, focusing on promoting inclusivity for transgender and nonbinary communities. Prior experience includes an internship with Northshore Housing Action Group, supporting young adults facing housing insecurity, and roles at FoodCorps as Program Manager and Coordinator. Additionally, Ren held various positions in organizations such as The Fresh Air Fund, Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership, and Budget Buddies, Inc., contributing to community programming and financial literacy for teens. Ren earned a Master of Social Work from Salem State University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology and Environmental Studies from Hobart and William Smith Colleges.
Children's Friend and Family Services
Providing a voice for children… and supporting the families who care for them. Today’s families face a range of powerful issues- from depression to troubled relationships. These issues can have an enormous impact on everyone in the family – adults and children alike – and can have serious consequences in other aspects of their life such as school, work and in the community. In many cases, the best way to find solutions to these issues is through guidance and counseling. Children’s Friend Mental Health services are provided by 100 staff members and reach over 3,000 children and families each year with clinics located in Salem, Lynn, Gloucester and Lawrence. Our services are specifically designed to address concerns of individuals or the family ranging from relationship and behavioral issues to grief, anxiety, trauma, depression and stress. Children’s Friend is dedicated to making sure that our services remain flexible and family friendly. We accept a variety of insurance plans.