The Guidance Center

02/26/2026

Recently the agency gathered innovative and engaged community leaders to learn more about our Kids-TALK Children's Advocacy Center and its crucial mission and impact in Detroit and Wayne County. Current and former participants of Leadership Detroit—a tremendous program of the Detroit Regional Chamber—gathered at BasBlue to learn more about the only accredited Children's Advocacy Center in Wayne County and its need to expand in Detroit. The focus of the evening highlighted tours of the Kids-TALK CAC on E. Ferry in Midtown just down the block.

Guidance Center CEO Laura Huot (LD Class 38), Kids-TALK Director Melanie Richards (LD Class 45), and TGC Director of Individual Giving & Special Campaigns Liesa Finazzo (LD Class 46) hosted colleagues from their respective Leadership Detroit program years.

The Kids-TALK CAC helps children heal after physical or sexual abuse, severe neglect, or trauma. This year the Kids-TALK program celebrates its 25th Anniversary. A fundraising Gala will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Michigan Central. Mark your calendars!

We thank the members of Leadership Detroit for their attendance and for helping spread the word about the life-saving work of this critical program.

02/25/2026

On this , we are looking for an intake therapist for our Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC)!

In this position, the intake therapist will conduct intake assessments to identify areas of need and service preferences, complete documentation at the time of intake, gather and integrate information from all available sources at the time of intake, including consumer self-reports, reports from family members, guardians and Adult Foster Care providers, documented medical and treatment history, needs surveys, assessments from other disciplines, etc., develop safety plans, and more.

Requirements include a minimum of a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling and the corresponding State of Michigan full licensure.

This position can be full or part time.

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

02/24/2026

Mark your calendars for lunch and dinner tomorrow! Support our Treatment Foster Care Oregon - The Guidance Center program while enjoying a delicious meal from Panda Express in Allen Park.

Present this flyer and 20% of your order will support our TFCO program that helps children to successfully live in a family setting while practicing problem solving and coping skills and avoiding institutional, residential or group home settings.

Great food and a great cause; see you at Panda Express tomorrow!

02/23/2026

Parents and caregivers of little ones 6 weeks old up to crawling age are invited to join this free virtual infant massage series! Join us via Zoom on Wednesday mornings in March to learn more about ways to promote bonding with your baby, relaxation and digestive techniques, and stress reduction.

Register at https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/infant-massage-2/

02/21/2026

Bring your tennis shoes and swimsuits and get ready to make a splash at the Downriver Family YMCA on March 12! Fathers and other special male caregivers are invited to bring their little ones for an evening of pizza, sports, resources, crafts, raffles, and swimming fun. Detroit Tigers mascot Paws will also be hanging out for photo ops!

Activities are designed for children ages 3-8 but other ages are welcome to attend. There is no cost to attend this event.

Register at https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/splash/

02/20/2026

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis for the first time or are struggling to manage a long term mental health condition, we are here for you.

Our Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) provides a comfortable, supportive alternative to emergency departments and urgent care. Let us help you find stability, services and referrals, and plan for next-day services.

Our BHUC is open Mon-Thur 4-11pm and Fridays from 4-9pm. It is located at Building 6 on our main campus, 19291 Northline Road, Southgate, MI 48195.

No appointment is necessary and we help everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

02/20/2026

You are invited to a "Puppy Tales for Little Tails" Literacy Event on March 10 at our Taylor Head Start site! Join us for crafts and activities, snacks, story time, free books and giveaways, raffles, performances by Emily's Hula Hoop Dance Party, and a visit from the Poky Little Puppy himself!

Thank you to the PNC Foundation for making these quarterly literacy events possible!

Register at https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/literacy-event/

02/19/2026

Staff in our Head Start administration team spent time together assembling hygiene kits to be given out at our Walter White Community Resource Center in River Rouge. Together they assembled bags that include lip balm, combs, toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, tissues, bar soap, and body wipes, and these bags will be given out for free to visitors at the CRC. Thank you to our wonderful team for spending the time to collect and assemble these hygiene kits for the community!

02/19/2026

Lisa Horvath (far left), Program Manager of Prevention Services at TGC, was proud to represent The Guidance Center as the Michigan House of Representatives passes a resolution to recognize Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in February. Thank you to Jamie Thompson - State Representative for helping to make this happen! Together we can help to educate teens, families, and our community to help stop dating violence before it begins and advocate for healthy relationships right from the start.

In honor of my daughter Jordan, today my Resolution to declare February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in Michigan, passed with enormous support. In attendance on the floor were guests of mine from Growth Works Inc The Guidence Center and Soroptomist International of the Flat Rock Area.

Thank you Johan Sutton,
Lynn Uveges, Laura Reiners, and Lisa Horvath for your work and for joining me!

02/18/2026

On this , we are looking for a therapist for our Treatment Foster Care Oregon - The Guidance Center program!

Our TFCO program helps children ages 7-11 to successfully live in a family setting while practicing problem solving and coping skills and avoiding institutional, residential or group home settings.

The therapist is responsible for providing mental health treatment and case management services. Services are delivered in the home or community based on the needs and preferences identified by the TFCO team.

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

02/16/2026

Fathers and father figures are invited to a free evening of fun at the Downriver Family YMCA on Thursday, March 12! Bring your little ones and enjoy a pizza dinner, sports activities, raffles, a photo booth, helpful community resources, and even time to visit with Detroit Tigers mascot Paws himself! Afterwards families will enjoy time for swimming and splashing in the pool.

Register at https://www.guidance-center.org/community-calendar-event/splash/

We hope to see you there!

02/11/2026

On this , we are looking for a full-time Cook Aide for our Head Start/Early Head Start program in River Rouge!

Do you like working with food? Helping to prepare nutritious, balanced meals for children? This Cook Aide position requirements include: preparing and serving meals according to planned menus and nutritional and State of Michigan Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines, ordering foods and supplies from approved vendors, deliver meals to classrooms, and more.

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