Child Guidance Center

05/21/2026

Green looks good on us! 💚 Our team is wearing green today to show support for ! We're standing with NAMI Jacksonville - FL and so many other community partners across NE Florida who are making mental health care more accessible and less stigmatized.

Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder that talking about mental health, seeking support, and caring for ourselves is something to celebrate!

05/19/2026

When a young person is struggling, they may exhibit severe emotional pain, feel trapped, or feel hopeless about the future. Caring help to find hope is within reach; the is available 24/7/365. No judgment, just compassion and support. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

05/14/2026

Hope needs more than good intentions. It needs people who are trained, ready, and willing to act.

The Campaign is about building that one person, one community, one conversation at a time. Here's how you can be part of it.

05/13/2026

It's Mental Health Awareness Month, so let's talk about therapy! There are so many different types, and knowing what's out there can help you find what fits. Some approaches focus on changing negative thought patterns (CBT), others bring the whole family into the conversation (Family Therapy), and some teach skills for managing intense emotions or crisis moments (DBT), plus so many more!

Check out our blog about 8 common types of therapy and what each one offers: cgcjax.org/8-common-types-of-therapy

05/11/2026

This week marks Youth Mental Health Awareness Week here in Florida, and May is also National Teen Self-Esteem Month. Both are reminders that mental wellness and self-confidence go hand in hand! When teens feel good about themselves, they're better able to handle stress, build healthy relationships, and ask for help when they need it.

Parents and caregivers, one of the most powerful things you can do is have open conversations that help teens recognize their worth. Need some guidance? Check out this guide: https://ow.ly/PB3250YXOXq

Listen up, parents. I’m going to be honest with you. In 2026, bringing up a teenager is akin to stumbling around a minefield wearing a blindfold.

05/05/2026

Something new is here.

We believe that hope is not passive. It is something we build together, through education, connection, and showing up for one another. This month, we're launching the Hope Needs Help
Campaign with Talkable Communities, and we're inviting our community to be part of it.

Check it out: talkablecommunities.org/HopeNeedsHelp

04/18/2026

Do you prefer sneakers or stilettos? One night can change lives and help thousands of kids and families find hope through mental health support.

04/17/2026

This time next week, the party begins! Next Friday at 6pm, we celebrate 75 years of CGC at our Sandal, Sneaker & Stiletto Gala!

San Jose Country Club is ready. Top Shelf Band Jax is ready. The Planner 360 Photobooth is ready. Anthony Austin is ready. Are YOU ready?

Last chance to grab tickets: https://auctria.events/cgcgala,

See you April 24th!

04/13/2026

Connection doesn’t have to be complicated. For kids, it can be as simple as sitting down and playing together.

04/10/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible Gala sponsors! We couldn't celebrate 75 years of Child Guidance Center without the support of these amazing community partners. Thank you for investing in Jacksonville's children and families.

Just TWO WEEKS until April 24th! Join us at San Jose Country Club for an unforgettable evening.
Tickets still available: https://ow.ly/myJu50YHhEq

04/09/2026

Sometimes kids don't have the words for what they're feeling. This feelings wheel is a simple, visual way to help them go from "I don't know" to naming what they feel. Print it out and keep it somewhere your child can see it.