We are here when you need us.
School’s out for summer and for many it’s time for travel and relaxation. But for those of us at The Guidance Center, we’re reinforcing our commitment to being available for those who need us.
You may be familiar with the statistic that one in five Americans faces a diagnosable mental illness. Even more will experience some type of mental health crisis. These experiences affect our businesses, our families and friends, our neighbors and, often, ourselves. At The Guidance Center, we provide comprehensive intervention, treatment and support aimed at improving the mental health of the Northern Arizona community. We know that by focusing on improving individual mental well-being, we are helping to support the health of the entire region.
When friends, loved ones or employees living with serious mental illnesses require additional support, our intensive outpatient programs and residential treatment facilities are available to provide it. We also provide 24-hour crisis stabilization and observation services to ensure immediate support when it’s needed most. If hospitalization is needed, we offer voluntary psychiatric hospitalization services, which can be followed by access to our full spectrum of outpatient services designed to support ongoing improvement to a patient’s mental health.
We encourage community members experiencing changes in their own mental or behavioral health to participate in an assessment at our Flagstaff campus. The Guidance Center’s dedicated teams are eager to work with individuals to determine which services align best with their needs, ensuring personalized, patient-centered support.
Our commitment to the community extends to families facing mental health-related emergencies. The Children’s Studio at The Guidance Center provides essential services for youth and families, supported by a team of board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists and care managers. This continuum of care includes diagnosis and treatment options for autism spectrum disorder, cognitive behavioral therapy and various school-based programs.
Additionally, we recognize the critical need for support for individuals living with substance use disorders. Our inpatient and outpatient programs, including a new intensive outpatient treatment program, are designed to foster resilience, empowering individuals to make meaningful changes in their lives. Our compassionate and knowledgeable team is dedicated to helping community members navigate their recovery journeys from addiction.
For more than 56 years, The Guidance Center has adapted to meet the evolving needs of Northern Arizona. I am so proud of our incredible staff and specialized providers; they drive our mission forward each day. We stand ready to support individuals and families through everyday mental health challenges or acute, mental health crisis events. We are here when you need us. FBN
By Devon Forrest
Devon Forrest is the CEO of The Guidance Center, located at 2187 N. Vickey St., in Flagstaff. For more information, call 928-527-1899 or visit tgcaz.org.
