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.

Happy Mother’s Day from Child and Family Guidance Center! 🌸Today, we celebrate all mothers and mother figures for the lo...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from Child and Family Guidance Center! 🌸

Today, we celebrate all mothers and mother figures for the love, strength, compassion, and support they provide each and every day. Thank you for the many ways you care for your families, your communities, and those around you.

We wish all the amazing moms a joyful and well-deserved Mother’s Day! 💕

This week, we celebrate National Nurses Week and recognize the incredible work of our nurses, Tyler and Essence!Thank yo...
05/08/2026

This week, we celebrate National Nurses Week and recognize the incredible work of our nurses, Tyler and Essence!

Thank you for your compassion, dedication, and commitment to caring for the individuals and families we serve every day. Your work makes a meaningful difference in our community, and we are grateful to have you as part of the Child and Family Guidance Center team.

We’re excited to share that our partner Genoa Healthcare has officially opened their pharmacy at our Waxahachie clinic! ...
05/01/2026

We’re excited to share that our partner Genoa Healthcare has officially opened their pharmacy at our Waxahachie clinic! 🎉

Patients can now conveniently pick up their prescriptions right at the clinic or have them delivered directly to their door—making care easier and more accessible.

We’re proud of this partnership and what it means for improving the patient experience and supporting better health outcomes in our community. 💙

Stress doesn’t just affect adults—kids feel it too.Changes at home, school pressures, financial stress, and everyday cha...
04/25/2026

Stress doesn’t just affect adults—kids feel it too.

Changes at home, school pressures, financial stress, and everyday challenges can impact the mental and emotional well-being of the whole family.

This National Stress Awareness Month, we want you to know:
💙 It’s okay to ask for help
💙 You’re not alone
💙 Support is available for both children and adults

At Child & Family Guidance Center, we’re here to help individuals and families navigate stress, build coping skills, and support mental wellness.

💬 What helps you or your child manage stress?

As the week comes to a close, many people carry more than just a busy schedule—stress, emotions, and life challenges oft...
04/24/2026

As the week comes to a close, many people carry more than just a busy schedule—stress, emotions, and life challenges often build up over time.

For both children and adults, those feelings can show up as irritability, fatigue, worry, or feeling overwhelmed.

Fridays are a good reminder to pause and check in:

💙 How am I really feeling today?
💙 What do I need to feel more balanced?
💙 Who can I reach out to if I need support?

You don’t have to wait for a “breaking point” to seek support—help is available when you need it.

Books can do more than tell stories—they can support healing, growth, and connection.Reading can be a powerful tool for ...
04/23/2026

Books can do more than tell stories—they can support healing, growth, and connection.

Reading can be a powerful tool for mental and emotional well-being for both children and adults. It can help:
✨ Build coping skills through relatable characters
✨ Reduce stress by creating moments of calm and focus
✨ Open conversations about feelings, challenges, and resilience
✨ Support emotional development in children

At Child & Family Guidance Center, we provide mental and behavioral health services for children and adults, helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges and strengthen emotional wellness.

Today is a reminder that sometimes healing starts with a story—and a moment of connection.

Fresh air. Open space. A moment to reset 🌿This 🌎 Earth Day, remember that spending time outside—even briefly—can help re...
04/22/2026

Fresh air. Open space. A moment to reset 🌿

This 🌎 Earth Day, remember that spending time outside—even briefly—can help reduce stress and support your mental well-being.

👧 Kids
🧑 Adults
👨‍👩‍👧 Families

We all benefit from a little time in nature.

You don’t have to do it all—just step outside.

We’re excited to announce a new partnership with !Through this collaboration, our team will now be onsite at Metrocrest ...
04/21/2026

We’re excited to announce a new partnership with !

Through this collaboration, our team will now be onsite at Metrocrest Services in Carrollton on the first and third Tuesday of each month, helping expand access to care and support for the community.

Metrocrest Services does incredible work connecting individuals and families to essential resources like food, housing assistance, and financial support—and we’re proud to be part of that mission.

Together, we’re making it easier for people to get the care and services they need, right where they are. 💙

We are so thankful to  for their generous donation of 4 AED packages and for providing CPR training to our team at Child...
04/21/2026

We are so thankful to for their generous donation of 4 AED packages and for providing CPR training to our team at Child and Family Guidance Center. 💗

Living for Zachary is on a mission to prevent sudden cardiac arrest in youth through heart screenings, AED access, and CPR training and we’re honored to partner with them in that work.

Thank you for helping us protect the children and families we serve every day!

Employee Appreciation Week is a special time to recognize the dedication, compassion, and hard work our team brings ever...
03/06/2026

Employee Appreciation Week is a special time to recognize the dedication, compassion, and hard work our team brings every day. In healthcare, the impact of your work goes far beyond the workplace—you make a difference in the lives of patients, families, and our community. Thank you for your commitment, your teamwork, and the care you provide to those who need it most.

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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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