The Guidance Center - Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being.

Community Youth Support Group
2025-08-11 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-08-18 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-08-25 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-09-01 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-09-08 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-09-15 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-09-22 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-09-29 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Detroit) and 3 more dates
Come be a part of an association of youth and young adults ages 13-18 looking to socialize and learn in the community. Snacks and materials will be provided.
Mondays from 5–6:30pm at The Guidance Center, 26300 Outer Drive, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
For more information please contact Youth Peer Support Specialists Daisy Franzel at 734-286-0111 or dfranzel@guidance-center.org, or Tatiyana Roper at 734-756-2015 or troper@guidance-center.org.

Fizz It Up: Exploring Chemistry and the Beauty Business
2025-08-21 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Taylor Community Library, 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI, 48180, United States
Join The Guidance Center’s Nurture the Future program and Detroit ChempreneurIST for a fun evening designing and creating your own bath bomb and learning about the marketing process. Kids will learn:
About Chemistry
Kids will explore acid and base chemistry by formulating and creating their own unique bath bomb using safe household ingredients.
About Entrepreneurship
Kids will create a custom brand name, logo and product label for their bath bombs while learning about product development, marketing and design.
FREE snacks, giveaways and a drawing for a Cosmetic Chemistry Kit.
This workshop is geared to children 10+. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Space is limited so registration is required. Walk-ins will be accepted if space is available.
For questions, please contact Jane Reitman at jreitmann@guidance-center.org.

This event is full and registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome as space permits.

Teen Pride Alliance and Parent & Caregiver Alliance Monthly Meeting
2025-08-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | The Guidance Center’s Center for Excellence (Building 2), 13111 Allen Road, Southgate, MI, 48195, United States
Two groups, one purpose
Teen Pride Alliance: 14-18 years old

New friends
Community connections
Fun activities
Group-led topics

Parent & Caregiver Alliance

Connections with other parents
Community support
Learning and sharing resources

Youth and family members from the community may attend together or on their own.
Food/refreshments will be provided.
Monthly Groups: 3rd Thursday from 6pm-7:30pm
For more information contact Karen Hoffman-Herin at khoffman-herin@guidance-center.org or 734-785-7705 x7331.

Think Tank Thursdays
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom, MI, United States
The Guidance Center Early Education Program presents Think Tank Thursdays (Part of Parent University)
Head Start parents and caregivers are invited to these weekly virtual training session on a variety of topics related to child development, family engagement, health, and wellness. Sessions include:
• Work/life balance
• Finances & taxes
• Co-parenting
• Kindergarten readiness
• Healthy eating
• Special education
• Coping skills
• Challenging behaviors
• and more!
Please note that this event is for Head Start/Early Head Start families only.
Click here to register via Zoom.
For more information contact Leslie Windless at 734-262-6836 or lwindless@guidance-center.org.

Papas at PizzaPapalis Day
2025-09-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | PizzaPapalis, 14680 Pardee Rd, Taylor, MI 48180, 14680 Pardee Rd, Taylor, MI, 48180
You’re invited to a fun and flavorful gathering just for Head Start fathers, father figures, and their children! Join us for resources, speakers, raffles, and free pizza!
Limited to 40 participants.
Please note that this event is for Head Start/Early Head Start families only.
For questions contact Leslie Windless at lwindless@guidance-center.org or 734-785-7705 x7541.

Online registration for this event is now closed.

Job Fair
2025-09-29 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | The Guidance Center’s Center for Excellence (Building 2), 13111 Allen Road, Southgate, MI, 48195, United States
We invite you to a job fair on Monday, September 29 from 3-6pm at the Center for Excellence on our main campus in Southgate (13111 Allen Road). Join us to learn more about open positions at our agency as well as:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• FREE clinical supervision
• FREE licensure exam prep course
• Employer 401K contribution
• CCBHC funding
• 11 paid holidays
• $3,000 sign on bonus

For our current employees we are offering a referral bonus up to $3,000!

We hope you will join us to explore career opportunities at The Guidance Center and join our team of dedicated professionals committed to serving the children, adults, and families in our community.

For more information call 734-785-7705 x7116 or email khinton@guidance-center.org.

Youth Mental Health First Aid
2025-09-30 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | The Guidance Center’s Center for Excellence (Building 2), 13111 Allen Road, Southgate, MI, 48195, United States
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who do not have a mental health background.
Participants will learn how to:

Recognize signs that a young person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis
Initiate conversations that encourage a young person to talk about a mental health or substance use problem
Discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental well-being
Assist in a mental health or substance use crisis situation
Check in with one’s own mental well-being and take action as needed

6.5 CEUs for Social Workers, 6.25 hours SCECHs
For more information or to register contact Laura Fuller at 313-388-4630 x7043 or lfuller@guidance-center.org.

An Essential Toolkit for Successful Co-Parenting
2025-10-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-10-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-10-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-10-22 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom, MI, United States
An Essential Toolkit for Successful Co-Parenting – A Virtual Workshop Series
These workshop topics address the relationship between separate households created as a result of cooperative parenting and divorce, to help maintain the family unit and decrease unnecessary emotional burdens on the children. These workshops focus on the importance of keeping children out of the middle while helping to reduce stress and conflict among the adults. Topics include:
1. Child Centered or Parent Centered
2. Tug of War or Peace of Mind
3. Letting Go or Holding On
4. Making It Better or Keep It Bitter
Certificate provided after entire series has been completed.
Click here to register via Zoom.
For more information contact Anita Rothert at arothert@guidance-center.org or 734-904-7193.

Love & Logic Parenting Boot Camp
2025-10-07 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Zoom, MI, United States
Please join us for a FREE virtual Parenting Education Series! These workshops provide concrete, helpful information needed to be a more effective parent to motivate, lead and inspire the best in your children.
Have you ever asked yourself: “How can I support my child in increasing responsibility and decision making skills?” Well then, come and join us!
Workshop Sessions:

Raising Responsible Kids (Tuesday, October 7, 2025)
Turning Mistakes into Wisdom (Tuesday, October 14, 2025)
Your Words are Golden (Tuesday, October 21, 2025)

A certificate will be provided after the entire series has been completed.
Click here to register via Zoom.

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Infant Massage
2025-10-08 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Detroit) | Zoom, MI, United States
Parents and caregivers are invited to this series to improve communication and bonding, learn relaxation techniques, and increase caregiver confidence.
This class is best suited for babies at least 6 weeks old and up until they start crawling.
Week 1 (October 8) – Leg & Feet Massage
Week 2 (October 15) – Abdomen & Chest Massage
Week 3 (October 22) – Arm & Face Massage
Week 4 (October 29) – Back & Full Body Massage
Class size is limited and registration is required. For questions or more information contact Jane Reitman at 734-785-7705 x7369 or jreitman@guidance-center.org.

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After registering you will receive a confirmation phone call.
