Community Guidance Center

11/29/2025

A huge thank-you to everyone who stopped by our Coffee & Connection time last week! We loved meeting you, sharing resources, answering questions, and simply spending time talking about wellness and support in our community.

Special thanks to Steep Mountain Tea Company for being a great host as well. ☕We appreciate your willingness to partner with us.

If you couldn’t make it this time, no worries — we’ll be hosting another coffee and connection very soon. Stay tuned for future dates!

11/28/2025

It’s Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, and we're carrying our gratitude into another day! Whether you're working, shopping, decorating, or self-caring... take a minute to pause, take a deep breath, and just be present in the moment. 🤗

BTW, in case you forgot, our centers are closed today. You can be assured, if you are in crisis, help is just a phone call away.
1. CGC: 888.686.1991
2. Your County Crisis Center
3. Medical Emergency: 9-1-1
4. Text: PA to 741741

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11/27/2025

In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, participants in our ALPHA program (child and adolescent partial hospitalization) have been exploring the concept of "togetherness and connections".

As a team, our students created a bulletin board titled "Balloons Over Broadway" to symbolize the unity and community spirit of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. They did an excellent job, wouldn't you agree?

We are grateful to our students, teachers, and therapists for their creativity and hard work!

From everyone at the Community Guidance Center, we wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday.

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11/26/2025

As the Thanksgiving holiday ushers in a new "Holiday Season," it's sure to be a time filled with family, friends, shopping, travel, and celebrations. Fun stuff, right? However, for some, this time of year may bring about feelings of depression and anxiety or trigger symptoms of other mental health conditions.

Nevertheless, you don't need a mental health diagnosis to feel overwhelmed. One way you can cope is to create a SAFETY PLAN. A Safety Plan is a list of activities that helps us (and others) avoid becoming unsafe if we are to engage in harmful behaviors.

A Safety Plan may look like this:
1. Call my friend
2. Find a quiet space to collect your thoughts
3. Remove myself from the situation by saying no or leaving an event early
4. Go for a walk or run with my dog
5. Call my crisis center hotline

Don't forget to write down your Safety Plan and carry it with you. When we manage our emotions, we can maintain safety and control. We want to be stress-free and enjoy the moments.

What does your Safety Plan look like?

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11/26/2025

Just a reminder…

All Centers are closing today at 5pm. We will remain closed until Monday, December 1, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

If you need help or are in crisis while we are out, please reach out to your local Crisis Hotline.

Wishing all of our consumers, partners, and communities a Happy and safe Thanksgiving weekend.

Please make note of a temporary change in our hours this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

All Centers will be closing at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 26th. We are closed Thursday, November 27th, and Friday, November 28th, to allow our staff an extended Thanksgiving holiday.

Rest assured, if you are in crisis, help is just a phone call or text away.

Your County Crisis Center
Indiana/Armstrong: 877-333-2470
Text: 877-565-7744
Clearfield/Jefferson: 800-341-5040
Text: #63288
Westmoreland: 800-836-6010
Clarion: 814-226-7223
Cambria: 877-268-9463

Medical Emergencies: Dial 9-1-1

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888.686.1991

11/25/2025

It's not always easy to take that first step. But here's the thing: talking to a counselor doesn't mean something is "wrong" with you. It just means you're brave enough to want to work on yourself and seek support.

We all carry things—stress, anxiety, past experiences—that can feel overwhelming. A counselor or therapist can provide a safe space to talk, process feelings, and teach you new ways to cope. It's about investing in your mental well-being, just like you invest in your physical health.

If you're on the fence about seeking help, just know that you're not alone. It's okay to want support. It's okay to prioritize yourself. And most importantly, it's okay to ask for help. We all deserve to feel understood, valued, and heard.

Remember: You're stronger than you think. 💚
Give us a call or request an appointment through our website. We will help you.

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888.686.1991

11/25/2025

🚌💨 Please note the updated holiday schedule for those using IndiGO Bus transportation.

11/24/2025

Please make note of a temporary change in our hours this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

All Centers will be closing at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 26th. We are closed Thursday, November 27th, and Friday, November 28th, to allow our staff an extended Thanksgiving holiday.

Rest assured, if you are in crisis, help is just a phone call or text away.

Your County Crisis Center
Indiana/Armstrong: 877-333-2470
Text: 877-565-7744
Clearfield/Jefferson: 800-341-5040
Text: #63288
Westmoreland: 800-836-6010
Clarion: 814-226-7223
Cambria: 877-268-9463

Medical Emergencies: Dial 9-1-1

thecgc.com
888.686.1991

11/23/2025

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11/23/2025

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11/22/2025

For those who may be curious about receiving services at the Community Guidance Center, read on!

Our doors are open! Programs and services accommodate all ages and the needs of many individuals requiring mental and behavioral health services due to a diagnosis.

Visit our website for more frequently asked questions about CGC. You can also complete the appointment request form, and our Intake workers will call you to get started on your mental well-being journey!

We'll be happy to help you.

https://thecgc.com/faq
888.686.1991

11/21/2025

This month, we extend our sincerest appreciation to our employees who are celebrating an anniversary with the Community Guidance Center.

We are proud of the work you do and are happy to have you on our team!

Cheers to YOU!

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