Child & Family Guidance Center

Child & Family Guidance Center A non-profit mental health care provider serving children, adults and families since 1896.

Child & Family Guidance Center has developed a comprehensive range of programs designed to equip adults, children, and families with the skills and resources necessary to reduce the symptoms of mental illness and emotional distress. We strive to treat the whole person with individualized treatment planning. ​Our services include the following:

​Mental Health Services
Comprehensive, outpatient me

ntal health services are provided to children, adults, and families throughout 8 North Texas Counties including - Dallas, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, and Rockwall. Services may be received at one of our 8 clinics or in the community, when appropriate, including individual's own home. Services include:

Psychiatric Evaluations & Medication Management
Individual Screenings & Counseling
Community-based Rehabilitation Services for Adults
Skills Training for Children
Case Management,
Comprehensive Telemedicine & Telehealth

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
​Community-based mental health care for ​adults living with a serious mental illness that interferes with their ability to live in the community, attend appointments, and manage mental health symptoms. Outpatient Competency Restoration (OCR)
Community-based services for adults who have been diagnosed with a chronic, persistent mental illness and deemed incompetent to stand trial. Safety Net (Drug Prevention & Intervention)
School & Community-based, youth program serving Dallas, Collin, & Denton counties via drug and alcohol education, goal-setting, stress management, communication skills, and anger management.

​Youth Empowerment Services (YES Waiver)
Family-centered, community-based, program designed to help children and youth, ages 3 to 18, who are at risk of out-of-home placement due to serious mental, emotional, and behavioral difficulties.

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05/17/2025

🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃🏿The 5k for mental health just started! Come join us and 2,000 of our closest friends at Grandscape in the Colony.

💪🏼 We’ve got music, prizes, snacks and tons of mental health resources!

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Our pharmacies in Dallas, Plano, and Waxahachie are open to the public! Child & Family Rx offers free home delivery (up ...
03/25/2025

Our pharmacies in Dallas, Plano, and Waxahachie are open to the public!
Child & Family Rx offers free home delivery (up to 50 miles), free medication review and pharmacy consults, and affordable vaccinations!
For questions, please call us at 972.548.9484. We look forward to serving you!

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03/24/2025

We love hearing feedback from our clients! Please leave us a review on Google or by clicking the link below. Your comments help us improve our client experience so that we are providing quality, compassionate services.

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Anxiety can be crippling, but there are ways you can try to manage the symptoms at home. Exercising, meditating, and pra...
03/17/2025

Anxiety can be crippling, but there are ways you can try to manage the symptoms at home. Exercising, meditating, and practicing breathing exercises are great ways to help you stay grounded and focused on what's real and around you.

If you have persistent anxiety and it's starting to interfere with your life, it may be time to see a professional. To make an appointment, give us a call at 214.351.3490. Walk-in hours are available but vary by clinic location - to see a list of locations and hours, please visit our website at ChildrenAndFamilies.org.

Nearly 60 million American adults experienced mental illness in 2021. That's nearly 1 in 5 adults. More than likely, you...
03/13/2025

Nearly 60 million American adults experienced mental illness in 2021. That's nearly 1 in 5 adults. More than likely, you have interacted with or spoken to someone who is struggling with their mental health.

The demand for mental health services continue to rise - and we're here to meet the need. Affordable services, eight clinics across seven counties -- we're bridging the gap.

To learn more about our services or to donate to support our mission, visit ChildrenAndFamilies.org.

Symptoms of depression can vary from person to person, but generally involve behavioral and mood changes like isolation ...
03/10/2025

Symptoms of depression can vary from person to person, but generally involve behavioral and mood changes like isolation and changes to eating habits. If you notice changes in your mental health or in someone else, you can be evaluated at any of our eight clinics. For questions, give us a call at 214.351.3490.

Every year, our agency holds more than 120,000 appointments. We serve thousands of children, adults, and families, provi...
03/03/2025

Every year, our agency holds more than 120,000 appointments. We serve thousands of children, adults, and families, providing them with life-changing mental health services. The demand for our services continues to rise and we need your help to continue our work.

Your donations fund our programs and services - keeping costs affordable for our patients. Many of the people we serve cannot afford mental health services otherwise. To make a donation, visit ChildrenAndFamilies.org.

As Black History Month comes to an end, we want to highlight Dr. Mamie and Kenneth Clark and Dr. Prosser for their contr...
02/28/2025

As Black History Month comes to an end, we want to highlight Dr. Mamie and Kenneth Clark and Dr. Prosser for their contributions to the mental health field! Their research sparked conversations about the harm of discrimination and segregation on black children. These studies were cited and used to end segregation in schools.

CFGC is one of the only mental health agencies in Dallas that proudly accepts CHIP & Medicaid, major insurance plans, an...
02/25/2025

CFGC is one of the only mental health agencies in Dallas that proudly accepts CHIP & Medicaid, major insurance plans, and uninsured individuals. If you are concerned about the cost of seeing a psychiatrist or other clinician, please give us a call at 214.351.3490.

Cost shouldn't be a barrier to mental health care and we're here to support you, regardless of your ability to pay.

To learn more, visit ChildrenAndFamilies.org.

We're grateful for our generous donors like you, who make it possible for our clients to receive life-changing care. To ...
02/19/2025

We're grateful for our generous donors like you, who make it possible for our clients to receive life-changing care. To make an impact, visit our website at ChildrenAndFamilies.org.

Address

Dallas, TX

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12143513490

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Child & Family Guidance Center has developed a comprehensive range of programs designed to equip adults, children, and families with the skills and resources necessary to reduce the symptoms of mental illness and emotional distress. We strive to treat the whole person with individualized treatment planning. ​Our services include the following: ​

​Mental Health Services

Comprehensive, outpatient mental health services are provided to children, adults, and families throughout 8 North Texas Counties including - Dallas, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, and Rockwall. Services may be received at one of our 8 clinics or in the community, when appropriate, including individual's own home. Services include:


  • Psychiatric Evaluations & Medication Management