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Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from The Guidance Center, Mental Health Service, 13101 Allen Road, Southgate, MI.

This Michigan agency offers programs in the following areas: Adult Services, Children & Youth, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, Early Childhood, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, Kids-TALK CAC and more.

03/27/2026

The annual Crain's Detroit Business Newsmakers of the Year Luncheon always brings inspiration and electricity into downtown Detroit. This year The Guidance Center was on hand at Department at Hudson's to celebrate those business, sports, government and community leaders who make Detroit and the region shine.

Detroit Lions Coach Dan Campbell was the keynote honoree along with other leaders including the Detroit Pistons' Arn Tellem and City of Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield. We also enjoyed visiting with many colleagues and supporters including Judge Karen Braxton.

03/27/2026

Read together with your child and come ready to discuss "The Amazing Generation" at this book club event on May 19 on our Southgate campus. "The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World" is aimed at kids and tweens (ages 9-12) and offers a positive, practical guide to managing smartphone use and living a more fulfilling "analog" life.

Parents and kids will have a chance to meet separately and then come together for games and dinner. Free books are available while supplies last!

Register for this book club event at the link in the comments.

03/27/2026

Yesterday evening, Margaret Trimer - the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana - was the featured speaker at the Detroit Athletic Club's Woodbridge Society where she reflected on her career, her community, and the lessons and blessings of 40+ years at work.

The group of powerhouse women leaders gathered in this photo were there to be inspired by Margaret and to support her.

All of these women have a connection to The Guidance Center and are members of the Kids-TALK Steering Committee who are working with the agency to expand the scope and presence of the program in the City of Detroit and Wayne County to help even more children. Our Kids-TALK Children's Advocacy Center currently serves 2,100 children in Wayne County who are victims of sexual or physical abuse, severe neglect or trauma, or who have witnessed a violent crime.

From L-R: Rachel M. Decker, Detroit Philanthropy; Liesa Finazzo, The Guidance Center; Margaret Trimer, Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana; Laura Huot, The Guidance Center; Cindy Gorno-Czarnik, Gorno Ford; Megan Spanitz, Detroit Regional Chamber; and Tina Kozak, Franco.

03/25/2026

On this , we are looking for a part time Medical Assistant out of our Southgate location!

The Medical Assistant under the supervision of the Psychiatrist is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management which includes performing selected nursing and administrative duties, and assisting physicians and the clinical team in an office environment.

For more information and to apply please visit the link in the comments. We hope you will join our team of dedicated professionals!

03/23/2026

We’re bringing the world to our families!

The Guidance Center’s Head Start & Early Head Start programs are excited to host a Cultural Night/International Night across our communities—Lincoln Park, Romulus, River Rouge, Belleville, and Taylor!

These special events will bring families together for an evening of food, culture, and connection, giving our children the chance to explore traditions and flavors from around the world in a fun and meaningful way.

We’re currently looking for local restaurants and community partners to help make these nights unforgettable by donating food—especially Mexican and Middle Eastern cuisine!

Want to support but not a restaurant? You can still help!
Check out our Amazon.com wishlist and donate supplies to make these events amazing at https://a.co/0gW7c5eu

Every contribution helps us create a memorable experience for our children while celebrating the diversity that makes our community so special.

Let’s come together to expand our children’s world—one culture, one meal, one connection at a time.

If you are interested in partnering with us or would like additional details about the event dates and locations, please contact Leslie Windless, Parent Involvement Specialist, at 734-262-6836 or lwindless@guidance-center.org. Thank you!

03/20/2026

The speaker photo series continues as agency Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations John Sorek delivered an address at The Information Center's Mending the Safety Net resource sharing event yesterday! It was wonderful event at WCCCD with a wide range of resources for the community and great connections with other local nonprofits.

03/20/2026

Yesterday evening our Director of Individual Giving & Special Campaigns Liesa Finazzo spoke at the AMA Detroit 2026 MarketHER Panel Discussion at BasBlue in Midtown Detroit. This empowering event brought together marketing professionals, students, and industry leaders including Emma Seidel, Andrea Meyer, and Cristina Frendo for an evening of bold conversations, fresh insights, and networking, and leadership.

03/18/2026

Our Adult Behavioral Health program is hosting a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Friends & Family Welcome Night tomorrow, March 19, from 5:30-7pm in the Kari D. Walker Conference Center on our Southgate campus.

With a theme of "Recovery: Planting the Seeds of Change", all are welcome to this meet-and-greet event to learn more about our agency's programming and ways we can help. No registration is required, and light refreshments will be served.

We hope to see you there!

03/18/2026

On this , we are looking for a full-time Home-Based Therapist for our children's programming!

If you’re looking for a rewarding career that will make a lasting impact on the lives of children, adolescents, and their families, a Home-Based Therapist may be your next step. The Home-Based Program uses a variety of person-centered therapeutic approaches that promote growth and healing for some of the most vulnerable youth in the community.

Requirements include a Masters degree in social work, counseling, or psychology with an interest in treating serious mental health issues in youth. All applicants should be license eligible in Michigan (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, TLLP, LLP).

For more information and to apply please visit the link in the comments.

We hope you will join our team of dedicated professionals!

03/17/2026

It's not too late to make it to our free tax prep services today until 6pm at our Southgate campus! Call or schedule your appointment today for households making less than $67,000 per year.

Visit https://accountingaidsociety.quickbase.com/db/bsscd3efy?a=dbpage&pageID=4 to schedule your appointment.

03/17/2026

During Women's History Month our President & CEO Laura Huot and Director of Individual Giving & Special Campaigns Liesa Finazzo are sharing their expertise and insight at two speaking engagements this Thursday at Plum Hollow Country Club and BasBlue. Both good opportunities for motivation and inspiration!

03/16/2026

Last week's "Puppy Tails for Little Tails" Literacy Event was a packed afternoon of tail wagging fun! Children and families gathered at our Taylor Head Start location for story time, crafts and activities, snacks, performances by Emily's Hula Hoop Dance Party, and visits with therapy dogs and the Poky Little Puppy himself! Children got to take home free book to nurture a love of reading during this March.

Stay tuned for information about our Nurture the Future program's next quarterly literacy event, sponsored by the PNC Foundation, coming up this summer! Which beloved children's book character do you think will make an appearance?

Address

13101 Allen Road
Southgate, MI
48195

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17347857700

Website

http://www.guidance-center.org/

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