Nurture development.
Foster resilience.
Cultivate well-being.
About the Guidance Center
Our Mission
Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.
Our Vision
The Guidance Center is an innovative leader in programs, community engagement, and collaboration to create a vibrant future for those we serve.
Core Values
These values are the foundation of our culture, our decision-making processes, and the steadfast pursuit of our mission:
Welcoming and Accessible
Respect and Dignity
Innovation and Creativity
Excellence and Quality
Teamwork and Collaboration
Accountability and Reliability
Stewardship and Integrity
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Programs & Services
Services spanning Early Childhood, Children and Youth Services, Adult Services, and Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities are delivered with excellence and professionalism in an atmosphere of caring, hope, and respect.
Adult Services
Providing services and supports for people living with serious mental illness and their families.
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Early Childhood
Offering a variety of resources to support parents and their young children ages birth to 6 years old.
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Nurture the Future
Providing free resources and preventative education in the Downriver area to develop strong families and inspire and assist parents as they raise children.
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Friday, September 18, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
25th Anniversary Kids-TALK Gala
Michigan Central
Detroit, Michigan
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2026 Special Event Sponsorship Opportunities
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Friday, June 5, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Summer Glow
Grosse Ile, Michigan
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12.11.25
“Holidays in Recovery” SUD Friends & Family Welcome Night
The Guidance Center Building 4
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01.07.26
Naloxone Training
The Guidance Center’s Center for Excellence (Building 2)
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01.07.26
Sweet Dreamzzz: Helping Your Child Build Healthy Sleeping Habits
Romulus Public Library
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01.15.26
Parenting Made Enjoyable! Love & Logic Methods
Zoom
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01.22.26
Parenting Made Enjoyable! Love & Logic Methods
Zoom
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01.29.26
Book Club: “10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World”
The Guidance Center’s Center for Excellence (Building 2)
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01.29.26
Parenting Made Enjoyable! Love & Logic Methods
Zoom
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02.05.26
Parenting Made Enjoyable! Love & Logic Methods
Zoom
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02.12.26
Parenting Made Enjoyable! Love & Logic Methods
Zoom
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Our Impact
18,000 children and adults served yearly
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