January 2026

Upcoming Events!

Love & Logic Virtual Parenting Series

Topics in this workshop are used to provide information needed to creative effective parenting to motivate and inspire your children.

This is a free workshop series. Register here: Parenting Made Enjoyable Workshop

When: Thursdays in January 15, 22, 29 & February 5 & 12

7 PM - 8:30 PM

Where: Zoom

For more information, please contact: Anita Rothert

Phone:734-785-7705 x7035

Email: ARothert@guidance-center.org

Teen and Parent/Caregiver Alliance

Teen and Parent/Caregiver Alliance. The groups will meet separately, but at the same time, on the 3rd Thursday of each month (6pm-7:30pm).

We are hoping to create a space for LGBTQ+ Youth and Parents/Caregivers to provide support and build a community Downriver. Note that youth can attend without a parent or caregiver and vice versa. 

For more information, contact: Karen Hoffman-Herin

KHoffman-Herin@guidance-center.org

734-785-7705 x 7331

Holiday Coping Skills

The holidays can cause a lot of stress and affect both physical and mental health. To cope with everything, be intentional with taking care of yourself.

If you need some tips to help, please go to:

 Fend off the Holiday Stress

For mental health crisis support, call or text 988



If not in a crisis, but still need to talk to someone, reach out to Michigan Warm Lines at 888-733-7753

Coalition Updates

The mission of the SUDDS Coalition is to prevent underage drinking and drug use in the Downriver community.

As of January 2025, the SUDDs Coalition will be officially combined with the Healthy Downriver Coalition to continue its mission on making the community a healthy and safe place for our youth.

Heathy Downriver:

Mission- Our mission is to build collaboration, improve health equity, and be the creator of positive change to support the health and wellness of Downriver residents.

Vision- To have a culturally inclusive Downriver community that engages in healthy living, has equal access to care, and makes informed choices that strengthen mind, body, and spirit.

If you would like to get involved or require more information, contact Lisa Horvath:



734.785.7700. ext. 7361

LHorvath@iamtgc.net

Awareness Month

January is Mental Wellness Month

Take the month to check in with yourself and do something to help your mental wellness - whether it's doing something for yourself or others.

Need some tips on what to do? Check out the link: Mental Wellness Month

Human Trafficking Awareness Day is January 11th

Wear blue on January 11th to promote awareness of Human Trafficking. Human Trafficking can affect anyone, anywhere, and can happen in a variety of ways.

Learn more about Human Trafficking and what you can do to help at: Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

is January 19th

"A day on, not a day off." The theme to celebrate and remember the work MLK did by participating in a day of service on January 19th in his honor.

For more information or ideas for acts of service, follow the link: MLK Day of Service

Use the button above to help you find a therapist

Healthy Downriver Coalition meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 8:30 AM via zoom.

Mental Health/Substance Misuse Action Team takes place quarterly, 5:30 PM in person or zoom, the next meeting is scheduled for January 21st, 2026

If you'd like to get involved with the coalition or be added to the mailing list, contact Lisa Horvath

[734.785.7700. ext. 7361]  [LHorvath@iamtgc.net]

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline:

Call or Text: 988