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North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is so grateful to those who donate to our mission of bringing hope and healing to kids and families struggling with mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety and suicidal thinking. Without your generosity, we...

By Guest Blogger Aieshah Ashfer As we all start to get used to the rhythm of the new year by embracing new beginnings, we may begin to feel as if we are in an unwanted emotional slump. Going back to work, school and the rigid routines we’ve formed for ourselves after...

By Guest Blogger Aieshah Ashfer Aieshah: Can you tell me what you do daily as a High School Social Worker? Mrs. Sheets: Every day is different. I typically have each period of the day scheduled by students who want to come in for a group session or an individual...

When a child faces a mental health challenge, the entire family is impacted. But while people may sympathize with parents and siblings, they often forget that grandparents also struggle with feelings of sadness and helplessness. That’s why North Shore Child &...

As we welcome 2023, we are grateful for the dedicated employees who make North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center such a valuable resource to our community. We are also thankful for all of you who support our work!Each year, we ask our staff members what their...

By Dr. Nellie-Taylor Walthrust, this story was published in Anton Media. Many parents worry throughout the year about their teens’ exposure to alcohol and drugs, but the concern is magnified when talk of New Year’s Eve parties enters the conversation. While you don’t...