The Guidance Center

Thank you to all our supporters for being advocates for children’s mental health and helping us get through this very challenging year. Read our latest blog to see how you helped carry us through! https://bit.ly/2020-year-in-review-

It takes #courage for a child to open up to a therapist, but once they do their healing process begins. We help more than 3,000 children each year find their inner courage at our three clinics in Long Beach, San Pedro and Compton and we have continued this work through the #COVID crisis. You can support the courageous work of our clients and therapists and help make a difference. Donate today and your donation will be matched up to $25,000! Visit www.tgclb.org/donate

Changes to anticipated events like special celebrations, birthdays and holidays can be particularly challengingespecially for kids. In this week’s blog, we share 3 tips on how to support your kids as you navigate this #holiday season and #COVID. http://bit.ly/holidays-and-covid

From our Guidance Center family to yours, we wish you all a joyful and safe holiday! #HappyHolidays

Our clients face struggles young kids should never have to endure. #COVID has made these hardships, harder. With the help of caring and trained therapists, these children #persevere. Help them overcome by donating and supporting mental health treatment. www.tgclb.org/donate

We work closely with other community organizations like our Whole Child Program with MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach that provides comprehensive mental health services for youth and their families with complex healthcare needs, in the hospital, in their homes, in their schools and in their communities. You can help us keep our community programs strong, donate today and your donation will be matched up to $25,000! Visit www.tgclb.org/donate

This month, The Guidance Center is launching a series called, Thankful for You where we will be featuring blog posts that focus on thankfulness. Read the blog to see what we are thankful this year! http://bit.ly/thankful-for-you-

The holidays are quickly approaching! Help make spirits bright for a family in need this season through our Adopt-A-Family program! Click the link to see the changes we've made this year to ensure safety for all. Thanks for giving hope and joy to our community's children and families! bit.ly/adoptafamily2020

Election day can be a very stressful time, and this year it seems to be even more stressful than ever before. It's important to take care of your mental health on days like today. https://www.cnbc.com//stress-relieving-activities-for-2020

Voting day for the 2020 Election is here! If you haven't already, make sure your voice is heard and #vote today. For more information about how to vote in Long Beach, San Pedro and Compton, click here: https://www.tgclb.org/voting-resources/.

The holidays are around the corner and we can't believe it! This has been a challenging year, which is why we're so excited to launch our Adopt-A-Family program. If you want to share a little love this holiday season, consider adopting one of our families today! We have made a few changes to how the program will work this year to ensure safety for all. More information in the blog! Bit.ly/adoptafamily2020blog

Bullying impacts millions of children each year and can show up in a myriad of ways. If your child or a child you know approaches you to inform you they are being bullied, follow these simple tips. #BullyingPreventionMonth #UnityDay https://www.tgclb.org//6-tips-to-help-kids-deal-with-bull/

The #2020election is two weeks away! Here are answers to a few frequently asked questions that should help you make sure your voice is heard this November.

The Guidance Center spoke with Clinical Therapists Doris Pakozdi, AMFT, and Courtney Corniuk, AMFT, who shared simple but effective ways we can all participate in fighting the war against domestic abuse. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth https://www.tgclb.org//4-ways-to-increase-safety-for-indi/

Today is the last day to respond to the #2020census. Make sure you’re counted and help impact your community by filling it out today! The census counts will inform key decisions in your community for the next 10 years such as how much federal funding your community receives for transportation, education and health care. Responses are confidential. To learn more visit 2020census.gov.

"We believe in hard work. We have a deep commitment to our families. We are fighters. We know how to overcome difficult situations. We are optimistic." https://www.adweek.com//help-hispanics-keep-shining-after/

When it feels like there is nowhere else to go, come to The Guidance Center. You will be safe here. Call 562-595-1159 to begin the process for your child and your family.

#HappyIndigenousPeoplesDay! In 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom declared this day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day to celebrate and honor Native American peoples and commemorate their histories and cultures.