ABOUT GLWC

What Do We Do?

The Guiding Light Wellness Center provides a range of services to support at-risk youth and families.

At The Guiding Light Wellness Center, we provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children and adolescents can openly explore their thoughts and emotions. Our goal is to empower each child with a personalized toolbox of healthy coping strategies and essential social-emotional skills to navigate life’s challenges.

We are dedicated to cultivating a close-knit, inclusive community that encourages meaningful connections between families, peers, and professionals. By prioritizing and modeling the value of emotional wellness, our skilled and compassionate team brings out the very best in every child we serve—no matter where they are on their therapeutic journey.

Whether you are the parent of a misunderstood child or facing the unique challenges of raising a struggling adolescent, we invite you to explore our mission, philosophy, and vision. Discover how our vibrant, value-driven culture can meet your child’s unique needs and support lasting growth and healing.

Our multidisciplinary team is made up of licensed mental health clinicians and experienced behavioral health professionals, all committed to providing compassionate, individualized care. We welcome you to connect with us to learn more about our program and how we can help support your family’s path to wellness.

Guiding Principles

Mission: To establish, foster, and maintain exceptional behavioral health treatment that sets the standard of excellence in addressing mental health disorders and addictive diseases.

Philosophy: We consider the totality of each youth’s life circumstances. We believe that human connection is crucial to success across all systems, and by integrating multiple dimensions of care and utilizing an unparalleled treatment model, we can empower youth and their families. Our goal is to disrupt maladaptive behaviors and foster long-term change through a continuum of care that supports both the behavioral and academic needs of our clients.

At The Guiding Light Wellness Center, our work is grounded in a set of core principles that shape every aspect of our care, community, and commitment to youth and families. These principles guide our mission, inform our practices, and reflect our unwavering belief in the potential of every child.

Holistic Wellbeing

We believe in nurturing the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. Our integrative approach combines mental health support, behavioral tools, and wellness practices to promote comprehensive personal development and long-term wellness.

    • Emotional Growth

We foster emotional development by helping children identify, understand, and manage their emotions in healthy and constructive ways. Through consistent support and therapeutic guidance, we create opportunities for self-reflection, resilience, and healing.

    • Social Growth

We prioritize the development of meaningful connections and effective communication skills. By encouraging collaboration, empathy, and community engagement, we help youth build strong interpersonal relationships that contribute to lasting social success.

Empowerment

We equip children and adolescents with the tools, confidence, and self-awareness they need to take an active role in their own growth. Through supportive guidance, we help them recognize their strengths and make informed choices toward a positive future.

Inclusivity

We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and affirming environment for all children and families. Our programs celebrate diversity and are designed to be culturally responsive, inclusive, and accessible to all backgrounds and identities.