May 2025

Upcoming Events!

Career Planning After High School

Virtual Workshop

Join us for helpful information for parents of students on their post-high school paths.

When: Friday, May 9th, 9am-10:30am

Where: Virtual

For more information, please contact Lisa Horvath at

734-785-7705 x 7361 or LHorvath@guidance-center.org

Together We Thrive

Youth Substance Use and Mental Health Awareness Town Hall

Come together to show our youth we care! Raffles and light refreshments will be provided.

When: Thursday, May 22nd, 6pm-8pm



Where: Allen Park Center for the Arts

18401 Champaign Rd,

Allen Park, MI 48101

For more information, please contact Lisa Horvath at

734-785-7705 x 7361 or LHorvath@guidance-center.org

Free Virtual Parenting of Teens Education Series

Wednesday Evenings

May 28, June 4, 11, 18, & July 2

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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

Become a Youth Mental Health First Aider

When: Friday, June 20, 2025/ 9AM - 2PM

Where: Center for Excellence at The Guidance Center

13111 Allen Rd, Southgate, MI 48195 (Bldg 2)

For more information, please contact:

Lillian Rose-Berry: LRose@guidance-center.org

Melissa Panter: MPanter@guidance-center.org

Voices Unfiltered

Focus Groups

Voices Unfiltered focus groups are a way for both adults and youth in the Downriver community have the opportunity to discuss their thoughts and concerns about the needs in the community.



If you would like to participate in a focus group, each participate will receive a $25 gift card for their time, and food will be provided.

Please contact Melissa Panter

MPanter@guidance-center.org

734-643-9923

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

Advocacy Day at Lansing

Pictured Left to Right: Kayla, Bristal, Autumn



Michigan Prevention Association hosted Advocacy Day in Lansing on April 23. Some members of the Prevention Department and Healthy Downriver Coalition attended to speak to legislators about concerns for the youth in our area.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Pictured Left to Right: Officers Jones and Sjoblom, Melissa, and Kasondra



The Prevention Department and Healthy Downriver Collation partnered with Southgate Police Department and Deaconess Tower to offer prescription drug take backs to residents and others in the Downriver area on April 26th.

Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

The month of May is to help fight the stigma surrounding Mental Health, and increase public understanding and awareness, and let everyone know that it is ok to not be ok.



For more information, go to: SAMHSA Mental Health Awareness

Self-Care Bingo



Check out this self-care bingo card to help improve awareness around your mental health and overall wellbeing!

Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month

May 15-June 15

Take the time to learn and spread awareness and acceptance for Tourette Syndrome and other Tic Disorders.

Check out the link for more tips: Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month

May is National Walking Month

Walking is beneficial to both the body and mind, use the month of May to spend some dedicated time to getting some steps in, either inside or out.

For more information: National Walking Month

Writing for Health and Healing Day is May 13th

There is power in words, and writing is a wonderful tool self-expression.

For more information, go to: Writing for Health & Healing Day

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 July 16th, 2025

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 new National Suicide Prevention Hotline:

Call or Text: 988