The Guidance Center

12/24/2025

Happy holidays from The Guidance Center! ❤️

Because of you, children and families in our community have access to care, support, and hope. We’re so thankful to be in this work together and wish you peace and warmth this season.

Our clinics will be closed for the holidays and will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8:30 am.

12/24/2025

The holidays can bring a mix of joy, stress, and everything in between. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, take things at your own pace 💚

These gentle reminders are here to support you as you move through the season. Taking a moment to check in with yourself and reach out to trusted people in your life can make a difference.

12/20/2025

✨ Last chance to make an impact ✨

As the year comes to a close, children and families are still relying on access to care. Your generosity helps make therapy, crisis support, parent guidance, and trauma-informed care possible for those who need it most. 💚

We’re working to raise $60,000 by December 31 to ensure our Guidance Center community can continue receiving the care and stability they deserve. We can’t do this without you.

📖 Learn more about how your year-end gift makes an impact: https://bit.ly/LastChanceToGivefor2025

👉 Make your year-end gift by December 31 to help expand access to care.

12/19/2025

Wrapping up our Adopt-A-Family donor spotlights with this last incredible group bringing joy and relief to families this holiday season. 🎁✨

☃️ Wratchford & Fukuyama Families
☃️ Loara Cadavona & Matt Kinley
☃️ The Garden Corp
☃️ Crest Physical Therapy and Wellness
☃️ Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP
☃️ Corbitt-Calhoun Family & Friends
☃️ The Caillouets
☃️ Atomic Rooter & Plumbing
☃️ Uribe Bookkeeping Solutions
☃️ The Swaynes & Family

☃️ LA Harbor Dragons Dragonboat Club
☃️ Girl Scout Troop #5093 (Newcomb Academy)
☃️ Miller Nash LLP
☃️ Aaron & Terri Spencer
☃️ Mairin Finn
☃️ TBWA \ Chiat Day LA
☃️ Elizabeth & Mike Wahba
☃️ DoorTwo Conscious Leadership Consulting (joined by The Guidance Center’s Development team)

If you weren’t able to participate in Adopt-A-Family this year, you can still support children and families in our Guidance Center community. Visit tgclb.org/donate to make an impact now. 💚

12/17/2025

So grateful for our next group of amazing Adopt-A-Family donors who are helping make the holidays brighter for children and caregivers in our Guidance Center community. 🎁✨

☃️ Dennis Ingram and Family
☃️ Target, Seal Beach
☃️ The Mock-Schneller Family
☃️ Lauren Martinez
☃️ Remix’d Basketball Team
☃️ Morse Family
☃️ The Rabin Family
☃️ Cervantes Family

Your generosity brings joy, comfort, and hope to the families we serve this season. Thank you for showing up for our community. 💚

12/16/2025

Last week, families came together for our Client Holiday Party to celebrate the season with joy, connection, and holiday cheer. 🎄✨

At The Guidance Center, we believe every family deserves moments of warmth and belonging, especially during the holidays. Thanks to our generous community, children and caregivers enjoyed a meaningful celebration filled with activities, gifts, and shared smiles. 💚

A heartfelt thank you to PetSmart for donating nearly 300 holiday plushies that helped make the day even more special for the children we serve. 🧸 We’re grateful for partners who show up for our community in such thoughtful ways.

12/13/2025

We're so grateful for our amazing Adopt-A-Family donors who delivered their gifts this week.

☃️ Heather, Nate, and Harrison Smith
☃️Jack and Debra Brooks
☃️Target, Cerritos
☃️Patricia De La Mora
☃️The Deguzmans
☃️James Walsh
☃️Health Management Associates
☃️The Scott Family

Thanks to your generosity, our Guidance Center clients and their families will experience the magic of the holiday season and receive much-needed items on their wish list. 🎁

For those participating in the program this year, don't forget to coordinate a day/time to drop off your gifts. We will be accepting gifts until Wednesday, 12/17/25 at 5:00pm. For questions, please contact our Chief Development Officer, Lorraine Lyou, via llyou@tgclb.org.

12/12/2025

Our Family Resource Center is officially open! Families can now access free resources, hands-on support, and community events at our Long Beach Clinic.

Learn more about our hours of operation, available resources, and upcoming community events below.

Read the full grand opening recap here:
https://www.tgclb.org/inside-tgc/our-family-resource-center-is-officially-open/

12/11/2025

Winter reminds us to soften a little and care for ourselves with warmth and kindness. ❄️☕️🧤✨

Take a moment to breathe and choose the affirmation that feels right for you today. 💙 Make sure to save this post, so you can revisit it whenever you need extra warmth this season.

12/05/2025

✨ Shop for good and support local families ✨

Our Kendra Scott Give Back Event is happening this weekend! Your holiday shopping can provide vital mental health care for families, with 20% your purchase donated back to The Guidance Center. 💎

Join us on Saturday, December 6th to shop in person anytime from 2 PM to 4 PM at Kendra Scott The Point | 830 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 114, El Segundo, CA 90245 .

Our development team will be on site if you would like to learn more about our work. Feel free to stop by and say hi! 👋🏽

Prefer to shop online?
Here’s how to use your giveback code using the steps:

1️⃣ Click on the bag icon in the top right corner of your screen.
2️⃣ You will see a bar that says “Enter Coupon Code” both in your cart and at checkout.
3️⃣ Insert your giveback code GIVEBACK-JXPHF in either place, then hit Apply.
4️⃣ Complete your purchase anytime from Friday, 12/5 to Sunday, 12/7.

Thank you for supporting our Guidance Center mission and helping us bring hope and healing to families this holiday season. 💚

12/05/2025

A couple of weeks ago, you met Jonah: a brave 4-year-old who learned to name his feelings, trust others, and find his voice through play therapy at The Guidance Center. 🧸✨🪀

Stories like Jonah remind us what your generosity makes possible. Every day, children and families are facing unimaginable challenges, but can receive life-changing mental health care because of amazing supporters like you.

As we close out the year, we’re working to raise $60,000 to ensure more children can access therapy, crisis support, parent guidance, and trauma-informed care.

Your gift helps empower the next generation to thrive. Visit tgclb.org/donate to make your impact today! 💚

12/04/2025

Exciting news! 🎉

The Guidance Center was featured in the Long Beach Press-Telegram , highlighting the grand opening of our new Family Resource Center in Long Beach. The Center is officially open and ready to support children and families with basic needs resources, parenting groups, community programs, and more! We’re grateful to our partners, donors, and staff who made this vision possible. 💚

Read the full story here:

The new space will be a community hub where children and families can access the resources, programs, and connections they need, officials said.