January 2025

Upcoming Events!

Love & Logic

Free Virtual Parenting Education Series

Free virtual parenting series!


Tuesday Evenings

January 14, 21, 28 & February 4 & 11


6:30PM - 8 PM


For more information, please contact: Anita Rothert

Phone:734-785-7705 x7035

Email: ARothert@guidance-center.org


Become a Youth Mental Health First Aider

When: Friday, January 24, 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


Prevention Department

The Prevention Department has started running focus groups to learn what our community needs. In September of 2024, our first focus group was successful with participants from various downriver schools discussing their concerns as students.



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


Please contact Melissa Panter

MPanter@guidance-center.org


Coalition Updates

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


As of January 2024, 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

Global Family Day is January 1st

Global Family Day is recognized in the United States as a day to celebrate peace and sharing. Some ways to do this with your family is:


-Strengthening the family ties -Creating a sense of belonging

-Promoting well-being -To foster harmony and unity in diversity



For more information, go to: Global Family Day 2025: Let's Start The Year With Love, Unity, Appreciation

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is January 11th

#WearBlue

Wear Blue on January 11th to raise awareness of Human Trafficking


Four Main Categories of Human Trafficking:


- Child Trafficking - Forced Labor

-Sexual Exploration -Forced Marriage


The National Human Trafficking Hotline is available 24/7 to receive reports of suspected human trafficking:


1-888-373-7888

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is

January 20th

Martin Luther King Jr Day on January 20th is a federal holiday to honor his life and legacy.

Find a Therapist

Use the button above to help you find a therapist

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]

988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline

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


Call or Text: 988