Community Based Programs

The Guidance Center is committed to building a community where all children have the help they need to be healthy and happy. We’ve joined forces with our partners to create more programs that support healing.

Thanks to the visionary support and transformational grant from the Josephine S. Gumbiner Foundation, our Family Resource Center will empower children and families for years to come! We also thank the Earl B. and Loraine H. Miller Foundation and The Rudolph J. and Daphne A. Munzer Foundation for their generous grant awards in support of this project.

Interested in a site tour or collaborating with us?

Please contact Julio Perez, Family Resource Center Coordinator, at jperez1@tgclb.org.

Family Resource Center 

This community hub, co-located at our Long Beach Headquarters, offers holistic support for families, connecting them to essential services that strengthen mental health, stability, and well-being.

Family Resource Center Hours:

Tuesday through Thursday: 10:00 am-7:00 pm

Friday: 8:30 am -5:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

 

Services include (but are not limited to): 

  • Food pantry with fresh produce and shelf-stable essentials
  • Workshops and support groups
  • Computer lab to use for homework help and job search assistance
  • Resource library with free books, pamphlets, and outreach flyers  
  • Case management and referrals to housing, food access, and more

Rooted in compassion and community, the Family Resource Center provides healing, growth, and support. 

 

The Whole Child

The Whole Child Program at The Guidance Center helps children, teens, and young adults (ages 6–21) who are living with chronic health conditions or complex medical needs.

We know that medical challenges can also affect a young person’s emotions, behavior, and relationships. Our team provides specialized mental health support to help youth and their families manage stress, build resilience, and improve overall well-being.

By focusing on each child’s unique strengths, we guide families in fostering healthy coping skills and emotional growth, so that every child can thrive.

To learn more or get started with services, call us at 562-595-1159.

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School Crisis Response Team

In partnership with the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD), The Guidance Center created the School Crisis Response Clinician Program, also known as CARE, to support the mental health and safety of students and staff.

Through this collaboration, we’ve built a multi-tiered system of support that includes:

  • On-site crisis intervention and support for students and staff

  • Consultation for school staff on student mental health needs

  • District-wide training and education

  • Preventative care and mental health outreach

CARE uses a trauma-informed approach to respond to mental health crises and promote emotional wellness across LBUSD campuses.

The CARE model focuses on:
Connect – Build trust and rapport
Alleviate – Reduce emotional distress and remove immediate triggers
Regulate – Teach grounding and calming skills
Encourage – Support problem-solving and recovery through School Crisis Response