Guidance Center

Outpatient services:mental health care is provided to children and families who cannot afford private care services. Services are provided through several programs sponsored by The los angeles county department of mental health (dmh) and other contract and grant-based programs. The Guidance Center served over 2,974 clients during The year and over 75,422 hours of mental health services. Services are provided at three clinic facilities. In addition, training is provided to mental health professionals in performing and documenting these services under dmh standards.

Intensive services:the organization provides specialized services for children with serious mental illnesses, who are at risk of out-of-home placement such as foster care, psychiatric hospitalization, or juvenile detention. Staff members work with clients in a community setting , at home, in school, or in courts to help The children reduce symptoms of depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, past trauma, and to improve their quality of life. Staff also help clients manage their anger, increase coping skills, reduce family conflict, and increase self-esteem.

School-based program:mental health services are offered to children and teens at 24 schools within The long beach unified school district, as well as 15 schools in The paramount unified school district, 5 schools in The lynwood school district, and 16 in lausd. The program serves children and families who are reticent to approach a traditional mental health care clinic for services. Program coordinators work closely with school counselors to identify children whose behavior is interfering with their ability to function effectively in school or at home. Therapists provide individual, family, and group therapy at The school site or in The child's home, working to increase The child's ability to function at school, home and The community.