The Guidance Center of Westchester provides support for children, adolescents, adults, and families facing mental illness, substance use, poverty, and homelessness. They offer integrated mental health and substance use services and address co-occurring disorders through coordinated care. Their programs include education, treatment, housing, and vocational services that help individuals become active members of their community and manage ongoing behavioral health challenges. Walk-In Access and Structured Outpatient Treatment At the Mount Vernon location, The Guidance Center of Westchester offers walk-in urgent care for mental health and substance use concerns with no appointment or referral required. They provide same day access for individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, or substance use. Outpatient addiction recovery services include treatment for alcohol and other controlled substances, with therapy, psychiatric care, and support for co-occurring disorders delivered through an outpatient clinic. Family Support and Community-Based Connections Through its Mount Vernon programs, The Guidance Center of Westchester delivers services that include screening, assessment, and care coordination through clinics and rehabilitative programs. They provide family support and training, community psychiatric support, and peer services through programs such as CORE. Their services extend into homes and community settings, connecting individuals to care, housing services, employment support, and educational programs such as the Center for College and Careers.
