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Guiding Light Family Services (GLFS) is a private community-based agency that specializes in providing services to youth and adults in need of behavioral/emotional support, skill building, increased advocacy and awareness of symptoms and empowerment.

07/21/2025

👟✨ SHOE DRIVE REMINDER! ✨👟
Guiding Light Family Services is still collecting new or gently used shoes—and we need your help! ❤️

🗓️ DROP-OFF DATES:
Now through August 1st
Monday - Thursday | 9AM - 5PM

📍 Drop-Off Location:
420 S Main St, Emporia, VA 23847

Let’s come together to support families in need. All donated shoes will be given out during our:

🎁 Shoe Giveaway Days:
📅 August 2 & August 4
🕐 At 1:00 PM

✅ All sizes welcome – kid’s, men’s, and women’s!
💬 Tag a friend who might want to donate!

Let’s put love in every step! 💞

07/18/2025

🎓💸 Dinner & Dollars for College! 💸🎓

SVCC’s Financial Aid Department invites students and parents to a special FAFSA Help Night for the 2025-2026 school year!

🗓 August 5, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Alberta Campus – Workforce Gym
📍 Keysville Campus – SSC Room 229

Get one-on-one help completing your FAFSA using 2023 tax info, plus enjoy a FREE meal! 🍽️
✅ FSA IDs must be created and verified before July 30, 2025.
🔗 Info on FSA IDs:https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/creating-using-fsaid.pdf

📌 Register by July 22 to get your meal ticket sent to your email! (Scan the QR code to sign up!)

Class registration will also be available on site!

📞 Questions? Call 434-949-1027 or email alyssa.berryman@southside.edu

07/14/2025

🌱 Healthy Boundaries = Healthy Mind 🧠✨

One of the most powerful forms of self-care is setting boundaries — not just with others, but with yourself too.

Whether it’s protecting your time, saying “no” without guilt, or blocking emotional overload, boundaries allow you to show up more fully and authentically.

Remember: You are allowed to take up space, prioritize rest, and protect your peace. It’s not selfish—it’s necessary.

07/08/2025

🌼 Just because someone seems okay doesn’t mean they aren’t struggling. Mental health challenges don’t always look the same. Be kind. Check in. Show support. 💛

07/01/2025

📣 Shoe Drive Alert! 👟
Guiding Light Family Services is hosting a Back-to-School Shoe Drive and we need your help!

We’re collecting new or gently used shoes for children and teens in our community. Donations will be accepted July 1st – August 1st, Monday through Thursday from 9AM–5PM.

📍 Drop-off Location:
Guiding Light Family Services
420 S Main St, Emporia, VA 23847

Let’s work together to make sure every child heads back to school with confidence and a fresh pair of shoes! ❤️

✅ Drop off your donation with the receptionist
✅ Share this post to help spread the word
✅ Be a part of something impactful!

📦 Shoe disbursement will take place on August 2nd & August 4th at 1:00 PM.

06/30/2025

💭 Difficult emotions can be overwhelming
but you don’t have to push them away.
Take a moment to slow down, acknowledge what you’re feeling, and ask yourself what you need. Sometimes just pausing, reflecting, and offering yourself kindness can make all the difference. 💛

06/25/2025

🧠 Mental Health Matters 🌈

Mental health is often misunderstood—and minimized. But these conditions go far deeper than the surface-level stereotypes. Let’s break the stigma and get real:

💚 Depression is more than sadness.
💚 Anxiety is more than worrying.
💙 OCD is more than liking things tidy.
💙 PTSD is more than flashbacks.
💜 Bipolar is more than mood swings.
❤️ Schizophrenia is more than seeing things.
❤️ Eating Disorders (EDs) are more than being underweight.
🧡 Borderline is more than instability.
💛 Addiction is not just “a choice.”

Everyone is fighting battles we may not see. Be kind. Be informed. Be supportive. 💛

06/19/2025

Today we celebrate freedom, recognizing the hope of generations past and striving to make the dreams of our ancestors a reality.

Happy Juneteenth!

06/11/2025

🌿 Your Mind Deserves Care Too 🌿

Just like we check in on our physical health, it’s important to check in on our mental well-being. Stress, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion can silently build up. Take a moment today to breathe, reflect, and reach out if you need support. 💚

At Guiding Light Family Services, we’re here to walk with you on your journey toward healing and balance. 💬✨

06/09/2025

Feeling Burnt Out? 💭💔

Burnout is real — and it’s okay to admit when you’re overwhelmed. Your mental health matters, and so does taking time to care for yourself. 💗

Here are some gentle reminders for when you’re running on empty:
📝 Write out your thoughts
🌞 Get some sun and fresh air
💤 Rest your mind or take a nap
🍲 Make a nourishing meal
🎶 Listen to your favorite playlist
🚿 Take a warm shower
🚶🏽‍♀️ Go for a walk
🚫 Respect your limits

It’s not selfish to slow down. It’s necessary. 🌱

06/04/2025

🌈 Mental Health Matters 🌈

Just a reminder that it’s okay to change, rest, feel, and seek help. Healing isn’t linear, and growth looks different for everyone. 🌟

Take breaks. Protect your peace. Be kind to your mind. 💚

Address

Emporia, VA

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://www.guidinglightfs.com/

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