March 2025

Upcoming Events!

Free Virtual Parenting of Teens Education Series

Wednesday Evenings

February 26th, March 5, & March 12

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

For more information, please contact: Anita Rothert

Phone:734-785-7705 x7035

Email: ARothert@guidance-center.org

Free Virtual Parenting Education Series

Saturday Mornings

March 8, 15, 22, 29, & April 5

10:30 AM - 12:00 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 which will officially be starting this Thursday, January 16th.  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, March 21, 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.

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



734.785.7700. ext. 7361

LHorvath@iamtgc.net

Awareness Month

March is Women's History Month

In 1978, what started off as just being a week-long local celebration in California to coincide with International Women's Day, as of 1987 March has been dedicated as Women's History Month.

To celebrate, take the time to:

-Buy goods from women owned business

-Learn about women innovators throughout history

-Women's history trivia contest

-Host a feminist book club



For more information, go to: Women's History Month

March 2nd is World Teen Mental Wellness Day

March 2nd is used annually to bring awareness to the mental health issues that teens face, to bring education and destigmatize these issues.

How to observe this day:

-Be kind to yourself -Reach out and check in on a teen in your life

-Join the movement to end the stigma -Spread awareness

Check out the link for more tips: Tips to Support Your Teen

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is March 21st-27th

This week aims to spread awareness on common myths that a lot of teens and young adults believe about alcohol and drugs.

Some Common Myths:

-Marijuana isn't addictive

-Prescription pills are safe because they are from a doctor

-Beer doesn't have the same amount of alcohol as liquor

-I can drive well enough after a few drinks

For more information: 9 Myths About Drugs and Alcohol

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 April 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