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Healing happens here. Last year our team Of professional mental health clinicians helped 4,500 kids and their family members to lead healthier, happier lives.

Child Guidance Center (www.childguidancecenteroc.org), provides critical mental health treatment services to Orange County’s most vulnerable youth and families. Since 1967 CGC has been a leading nonprofit provider of life changing mental health services for the most vulnerable children, teens and young adults in OC. Early intervention services are critical for a child impacted by abuse, trauma, ne

glect or struggling with depression or anxiety. Orange County Business Journal rated Child Guidance Center as one of the top 50 charities in Orange County. Mental health happens at Child Guidance Center

Treatment services include TFCBT, PCIT, PC-CARE, EMDR, FOCUS and more. Confidential and professional treatment services

4 locations in Orange County: Buena Park, Fullerton, Santa Ana and San Clemente. Anaheim clinic opening Spring 2020

Telehealth services available.

24/07/2025

This Parents’ Day, we want to recognize the incredible parents who walk beside their children through big feelings, small steps, and everything in between.

You don’t have to do it alone. At Child Guidance Center, we’re here to support you with mental health resources, emotional guidance, and a safe space to grow together.

❤️ To every parent and caregiver: thank you for all you do. From all of us at CGC, Happy Parents’ Day.

📞 (714) 953-4455
🌐 childguidancecenteroc.org

21/07/2025

🧠💪 Healthy Mind, Strong Body!

I bet you didn't know your brain and body are best friends! 🤝

Yep! When you move your body — like running, dancing, or playing — your brain feels happier and calmer. And when you talk about your feelings, sleep well, and eat healthy foods, your body gets stronger too!

Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. When you care for both, you can feel your best every day. 💚

Let’s keep both happy — one step, snack, and smile at a time! 😊

16/07/2025

🧠 Prevention is Powerful | Advocacy is Essential 🧠
"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults."
— Frederick Douglass

At Child Guidance Center, we believe every child deserves the tools to grow emotionally strong, mentally resilient, and fully supported.

Too often, mental health care begins after a crisis.
But what if we started sooner? What if every child had access to safe spaces, trauma-informed care, and someone who believed in their potential? When we invest in children’s mental health today, we help prevent the need for crisis intervention tomorrow.

💚 Help us make early mental health support accessible for all kids.
🌱 Donate. Share. Advocate. Get involved.

🔗 https://www.childguidancecenteroc.org/ways-to-give-donate-child-guidance-center
📢 Together, we can break cycles and build futures.

14/07/2025

You don’t have to do it all today.
Healing isn’t a straight line—it’s a series of small, intentional steps. 🧠💛

Take a moment. Breathe deeply.
Pause. Recenter.
Then take the next step—only when you’re ready.
That’s progress, too. 😉

07/07/2025

✨ Reminder: Your best is enough.
Some days it looks like big wins. Other days, it’s just showing up. Both matter and both counts. 💛

Don’t compare your progress to anyone else’s highlight reel. Just keep going. You’re doing better than you think. 🙌

04/07/2025

Thank you for supporting our mission to provide compassionate mental health treatment services to the most vulnerable in Orange County, including our veterans and military-connected families.

01/07/2025

🧠💚July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month 💚🧠
Let’s shine a light on the mental health needs of children of color.

Too often, minority youth face unique challenges—racism, cultural stigma, and lack of access to resources—that can impact their mental well-being. Every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and safe.

🗣️ Talk to your kids.
📚 Educate yourself and your community.
🫶 Advocate for culturally competent care.

Mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s time we prioritize care that reflects every child’s story. 💬✨

28/06/2025

🌈 June is a beautiful reminder to celebrate love, kindness, and the uniqueness in all of us. Every child deserves to grow up feeling seen, supported, and free to be themselves. This month—and every month—let’s teach our kids the power of empathy, the joy of diversity, and the strength in being true to who you are. 💛 ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

15/06/2025

Happy Father’s Day 💙

Today we celebrate all the incredible men who show up with love, strength, and guidance. To the dads who’ve been there since day one, the stepdads who stepped up without hesitation, and the father figures who chose to lead with love — thank you. Thank you for igniting curiosity, fostering resilience, and shaping futures.

You may not all share the same title or the same path, however, your impact is just as deep and your love just as real. Whether by blood, by bond, or by choice, your presence shapes lives in powerful ways.

Here’s to the bedtime stories, the tough talks, the rides to practice, the quiet sacrifices, and the loud cheers from the sidelines.

We see you. We honor you. ❤️

14/06/2025

This Flag Day, we’re proud to honor the spirit of service and dedication—and to celebrate someone who embodies both. We would like to introduce you to Board Member and Army Veteran, Todd Gladis!

Todd has been a board member of CGC since 2024! A former U.S. Army JAG Officer and longtime advocate for veterans and their families, Todd’s commitment to service runs deep—both in uniform and in the community. With over 21 years in real estate and more than $33 billion in national and international sales, Todd brings unmatched insight to our mission.

We’re honored to have his leadership, vision, and heart on our board.

12/06/2025

Empowering children and their families in Orange County to achieve health and wellness through mental health care for 58 years!

12/06/2025

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Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 19:00
Thursday	08:00 - 19:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+17149534455

Website

https://www.childguidancecenteroc.org/

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50 years of service! We advocate and serve the mental health needs of vulnerable children, youth and families in Orange County.

Child Guidance Center of Orange County empowers children, youth and families to reach their full potential through innovative mental health programs and services.