The Guidance Center

04/11/2026

A huge thank you to Project Linus of Western Arkansas for your support of Fostering Change and their wonderful teens they serve!  Your blankets are much appreciated! 

04/11/2026

04/10/2026

Today, we had the honor of attending the Arkansas Specialty Courts Conference, where our remarkable leader was presented with a plaque recognizing over 20 years of distinguished service.

Moments like these remind us how meaningful long-term dedication and servant leadership truly are. We are incredibly proud of Rusti and grateful that she is our leader. Her commitment, vision, and tireless work over the years have helped shape stronger programs, stronger partnerships, and stronger communities.

Thank you, Rusti, for the many years you have poured into this work and for the difference you continue to make every single day. We are honored to stand beside you and celebrate the impact of your leadership.

04/10/2026

Great Morning at First Friday Breakfast!

We always appreciate opportunities to connect with our community, and this morning’s Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce First Friday Breakfast at the Peak Innovation Center was a wonderful way to start the day.

We enjoyed hearing from keynote speaker Arkansas’s Attorney General Tim Griffin, who shared valuable insights on issues impacting our state and communities across Arkansas.

Events like these remind us how strong our community is when we come together to share ideas, build relationships, and support one another. We’re grateful to the Chamber for continuing to create meaningful opportunities to connect and collaborate.

04/09/2026

We always welcome opportunities to connect with our local Fort Smith community, and the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce makes that easy through their quarterly Business 2 Business networking lunches.

This month’s gathering at the Hampton Inn by Hilton Fort Smith was a great one! The team there is always such a wonderful host, creating a welcoming space for businesses and organizations to come together, share ideas, and build meaningful connections.

At The Guidance Center, we value every chance to connect with fellow community partners who share the same goal—supporting and strengthening the people we serve. Thank you to the Fort Smith Chamber and the Hampton Inn for another fantastic afternoon of networking and community collaboration!

04/07/2026

04/02/2026

🎉 Celebrating 8 Years of Fostering Change! 🎉

Today, we celebrate 8 incredible years of Fostering Change—eight years of hope, healing, growth, and second chances for teens in foster care.

At Fostering Change, the teens we serve are more than clients—they are deeply loved, supported, and believed in every single day. Our staff pour their hearts into creating a safe place where young people can rebuild trust, learn new skills, and discover their potential. 💙

As we begin our 9th year, we are incredibly grateful to share that we have been blessed to expand our program with an additional home that will serve 32 more teens. This growth means more youth will have access to the care, structure, and support they deserve.

What is Fostering Change?
Fostering Change is a community reintegration program designed to support youth transitioning out of residential care, as well as to intervene early with those at risk—before a higher level of care becomes necessary.

Through our program, teens:
🏫 Attend public school
🤝 Participate in community outings
🧠 Receive ongoing mental health treatment
🏡 Live in a safe, structured step-down environment
🌱 Develop independent living skills that prepare them for the future

Today, we celebrate the teens who show incredible strength, the staff who show unwavering dedication, and the community that supports this mission. Every milestone, every breakthrough, and every success story reminds us why this work matters.

Here’s to 8 years of making a difference—and to the many lives we will continue to impact as we step into Year 9.

💙 Happy 8th Anniversary, Fostering Change!
The future is brighter because of you.

04/02/2026

We’re Hiring! Join Our Whole Health Primary Care Team!

The Whole Health Primary Care Clinic is looking for a full-time RN to join our caring and compassionate team!

If you're looking for a workplace where you can truly make a difference, this is it. Our clinic works hand-in-hand with The Guidance Center to provide whole-person care—supporting both body and mind for the individuals and families we serve.

Position Details:
Full-Time RN position
Clinic Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Supportive Team Environment
Meaningful Work That Changes Lives

We’re proud to be a great place to work, filled with wonderful people who care deeply about our clients and go the extra mile every day.

Submit your resume to: Brittany.Gray@wacgc.org

Know someone who would be a great fit?
Please share this post and help us find the next amazing member of our team!

Come be part of a team that believes in caring for the whole person—body and mind.

03/31/2026

🎉 We’re Hiring Friendly Faces! 🎉
Receptionists Needed in Van Buren & Paris/Ozark clinics.

Love helping people, staying organized, and being the smiling face that makes someone feel welcome the moment they walk in? 😃 We’re looking for amazing receptionists to join our teams!

At The Guidance Center, we’re a nonprofit behavioral health clinic filled with wonderful people who truly care about our clients. We take our work seriously — because helping people matters — but we also believe in teamwork, laughter, and creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work each day. 💚

✨ Why we love working here:
✔ A supportive team that feels like family
✔ Meaningful work that makes a real difference
✔ Great benefits
✔ A workplace where going the extra mile for clients is just what we do

📧 Send your resume today to:
Laura.boitel@wacgc.org

Know someone who would be perfect for this role? Tag them below or share this post! 👇

Come join a team where compassion, teamwork, and purpose come together every single day.

Guidance & Counseling We can help.   We will help. As a licensed and accredited community health center, The Guidance Center provides a wide range of coordinated health care services to treat mental, emotional, behavioral, and substance use disorders across Crawford, Franklin, Logan, Polk, Scott, a...

03/17/2026

Great morning with the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce at Sam's Furniture- Fort Smith for Business Brew! ☕️

We always enjoy starting the day surrounded by such a strong network of local businesses. These chamber events do an incredible job of bringing us all together—building relationships, sharing ideas, and strengthening the community we’re proud to serve.

Here’s to working together to make our community even stronger! 🤝💼

03/11/2026

Sometimes life feels heavy. Sometimes people just need someone to listen, someone to care, and someone to walk beside them while they find their way forward. At The Guidance Center, that’s exactly why we’re here.

Every day, our teams support children, teens, adults, and families through outpatient counseling, helping people navigate life’s challenges and strengthen their mental health. When someone is in crisis, our crisis stabilization team provides immediate care along with wrap-around services, community resources, and follow-up support so no one has to face recovery alone.

Healing can take many forms. Through whole-person health services, compassionate care, and residential and outpatient addiction treatment, we help individuals restore balance, rebuild their lives, and rediscover the hope that may have felt out of reach.

Across six counties in Western Arkansas, The Guidance Center is here with open hearts, helping our clients heal, grow, and move forward.

Because everyone deserves support.
Everyone deserves healing.
And everyone deserves hope.

03/04/2026

We love partnering with 100 Families Initiative of Sebastian County!

This week's spotlight is... The Guidance Center!! 🥳

"The Guidance Center opened its doors in April of 1972 with the goal to provide quality behavioral healthcare services for men, women, adolescents and children suffering from mental, emotional, physical and substance use disorders. To that end, we have continued to offer treatment programs and services for the recovery from all types of mental illnesses and substance use disorders."

The 100 Families Initiative is so thankful for The Guidance Center's presence in the community and our partnership with them! Mental health is so important to the general health of our community, and The Guidance Center does a fantastic job of facilitating healing! We appreciate all the work you do. 👏