“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” – Lady Bird Johnson Dear Friends, As 2024 comes to an end here at The Guidance Center, there are so many reasons to be filled with gratitude, optimism, and hope. The incredible generosity and kindness of our donors, community...
“It is not happiness that makes us grateful. It’s gratefulness that makes us happy” – David Steindl-Rast As an adult, Thanksgiving has become my favorite holiday. It’s never been about the food; I don’t adore turkey or mashed potatoes or the various fixings. I...
As I look back and reflect on 2023, I see a year filled with hope and determination. Hope and determination in our dedicated staff who created a safe and welcoming environment that uplifts children, youth and their families. They lend a hand and heart to help our...
In light of recent events, we are re-sharing our blog from last year that offers guidance on how to talk with children about school violence. Each time there’s a mass shooting we find ourselves having trouble finding the words to explain to our children, yet...
As the year 2022 comes to a close, we all realize how naïve we were in waiting so eagerly for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic and our return to “normal.” At The Guidance Center, we continue to adapt to what has become a “new normal.” As essential workers in mental...
