The Guidance Center

Specialties

The Guidance Center’s mission is to enhance the development and well-​being of children, adults, and families in need throughout the communities we serve. Our vision is that the people we serve will thrive at home, school, work and community life. The agency provides a broad range of highly effective services that help children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives. Services spanning Early Childhood, Children and Youth Services, Adult Services, and Developmental Disabilities are delivered with excellence and professionalism in an atmosphere of caring, hope and respect. Each year The Guidance Center serves more than 25,500 children and adults.

Our programs reflect an ongoing commitment to practical innovation, measurable results and client empowerment.

History

Established in 1958.

Since 1958 The Guidance Center has been committed to its mission to strengthen families and change lives.

Throughout the last five decades the agency has maintained a collaborative relationship with its local communities and schools to support adults and children experiencing mental health difficulties and other challenges. A group of concerned residents and educators recognized the need for mental health services in our area and joined forces in 1958 to help form The Guidance Center. Since then we have worked as a team to respond to the needs of children, adults and families in southeast Michigan.

The agency operates a wide range of programs and services at 23 locations. Our expertise in mental health and wellness, early childhood education, free preschool for low-​income families, developmental disabilities services and support, mentoring, substance abuse, workforce development, Kids-​TALK, community gardens, and research and evaluation helps more than 24,300 members of our community