July 2026

Upcoming Events!

Free Parenting Education 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 Boot Camp

When: Wednesdays on July 29th, August 5th & 12th

6:30 PM - 8 PM

Where: Zoom

For more information, please contact: Anita Rothert

Phone:734-785-7705 x7035

Email: ARothert@guidance-center.org

TGC's Health Fair

Wednesday, July 22nd

3PM-7PM

The Guidance Center -

Center for Excellence (Bldg 2)

13111 Allen Rd, Southgate, MI 48195

Save the Date!

Healthy Senior Expo

The annual Healthy Senior expo is Thursday September 17th from 10AM - 2PM



Browntown Event Center

23345 King Road

Brownstown Twp, MI 48183

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. SUDDs will continue on as an action team with a new namefor Mental Health/Substance Misuse under the Healthy Downriver coalition.

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

July Awareness Month

National UV Safety Month

The month of July is used to raise awareness of the importance of UV protection to protect yourself against one of the leading causes of skin cancer.



Check out the link for more information about Sun Protection: UV Protection



July 4th is Independence Day

America is celebrating its 250th birthday this year!

Find ways to continue to help ensure freedom for all, by:

-Helping clean up public spaces

-Supporting veterans

-Giving back to your community

-Take time to learn about the history that made America

-Buy and shop local

-Use your right to vote

National Drowning Prevention Week

July 19th - July 25th

Drowning is the leading cause in death for children between the ages of 1-4.



Check out the 5 layers of protection to help prevent drowning: Layers of Protection

National Self-Care Day is July 24th

Self-care is important to help the body, mind, and soul be healthy, yet it can be hard to do. On July 24th, celebrate International Self-Care day by being intentional with ways to help yourself unwind and recharge

For more information on what self-care is and what to do, check out: International Self-Care 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 June 17th, 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