Our Guiding Principles

Human suffering caused by psychological, relational and substance abuse difficulties is both preventable and treatable. We will commit resources to both prevention and treatment.

We will provide our services in the least restrictive environment possible to prevent & alleviate human suffering.

Our communities benefit as we provide these services regardless of an affected person’s ability to pay. We will not deny services due to genuine inability to pay.

Our first priority is to serve the residents in our three-county area. Core services will be readily accessible to every resident.

The quality of services will be our highest priority.

Integrity and ethics are never compromised.
Teamwork and community involvement are essential to our long-term success.

The involvement of clients and their families is essential to providing responsive, accessible, and culturally-competent services.

The staff & Board of Directors of the Guidance Center constitute its human resources. The Center is the sum total of the efforts of these people. The Center can improve and grow as the dedication and talents of its people improve and grow.