Child Guidance Center

07/28/2026

Exciting news! We've teamed up with DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse at the St Johns Town Center for a Back-to-School Supply Drive. 🎒 While you're shopping, pick up an extra item for a local student, leave it with a DSW associate, and get $15 off your purchase. Shoes, socks, backpacks, lunch bags, and school supplies are all needed. The drive runs through July 31!

07/24/2026

Looking for ways to support mental health in communities of color? Mental Health America has put together a toolkit designed for trusted people in trusted spaces. It's full of conversation guides, printables, and resources meant to spark honest, judgment-free check-ins.

Each July, MHA is proud to recognize Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (also referred to as BIPOC Mental Health Month). Named in honor of teacher, author, advocate, and journalist Bebe Moore Campbell, this month is a time to focus on the unique strengths and challen...

07/17/2026

Social wellness doesn't require a packed calendar. It's about quality, not quantity. Here are a few small ways to nurture your connections this month.

07/16/2026

Only a few days left! Our Back-to-School Supply Drive wraps up July 20, and every donation between now and then means one more student walks into class ready and confident. For many of the kids we serve, a backpack and supplies aren't a given. You can change that. Give before the deadline: https://ow.ly/YynO50Znw90 🎒💚

07/14/2026

You don’t have to be a therapist to support someone who’s struggling. This
, check in with your people to see how they’re feeling. Learn more about supporting BIPOC mental health at mhanational.org/bipoc

07/13/2026

Mental health crises don't wait for a convenient moment. They happen at work, at school, at home, in the middle of an ordinary Tuesday. The Talkable Communities Campaign is about making sure more people are ready when that moment comes. Get involved: https://www.talkablecommunities.org/hope

07/10/2026

Play is powerful. 🌟 That's the idea behind our brand-new therapeutic playground at our South Duval site, designed to help children build emotional strength, self-regulation, and resilience as they play. Thanks to the Deerwood Rotary Club and the Leeby Foundation, this dream is now a reality. What a way to celebrate 75 years!

07/08/2026

Many of the children who come to us can't afford school supplies on their own, and that gap shows up in more than just their backpacks. It can mean embarrassment, low self-esteem, and a harder time staying motivated at school. A full set of supplies helps change that, supporting better attendance, stronger performance, and a boost in confidence. Be part of that by making a donation for school supplies here:

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07/06/2026

We're officially deep into summer, which means you may be running low on ideas (and patience). 😅 If the "I'm bored" chorus has kicked in at your house, we've got you. This article is full of fun, budget-friendly activities to keep the kids entertained without stretching your wallet.

Running out of fun ideas? This blog post has everything you need! From no-cost afternoons inside to low-cost creative Jacksonville daycation ideas, we'll show you how to have fun without spending a fortune.