Since 1958 The Guidance Center has been committed to its mission to: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.

Throughout the last six 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 use disorder, workforce development, Kids-TALK Children's Advocacy Center (CAC), Champions of Wayne, the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), and research and evaluation helps more than 15,000 members of our community annually work on their own personal triumphs in life.

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The Guidance Center

Melanie Richards

Ellen Betts

Laura Huot

Gary Guetschow

Jeff Jacobs

Alexander Sebastian

Jerry McDonald

The Healthcare Operations team at The Guidance Center plays a vital role in ensuring the seamless delivery of comprehensive mental health services across its various programs. This team oversees clinical operations, integrating health care delivery with educational and community support, while enhancing service accessibility and quality. By coordinating efforts between directors of various specialty areas and facilitating effective use of resources, the team contributes to the organization's mission of nurturing development and fostering resilience in the community.

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