“I’m glad I’ve got some type of support that I can come to everyday and participate in my own recovery.”
The Guidance Center of Westchester offers essential and lasting support to those challenged by mental illness, substance use, poverty, and homelessness. We empower our participants to become active members of their community through education, treatment, housing, and rehabilitative and vocational services.
Programs & Services
Urgent Care: Mental Health & Substance Use
Open as of January, 22, 2024
9 AM - 5 PM • Monday - Friday
256 Washington Street • Mount Vernon, NY
No appointment. No referral. Everybody seen regardless of ability to pay.
888-TGCW-CAN (888-842-9226)
Educational & Career Services
The Center for College & Careers provides adolescents & young adults (13-24 years old) with the support, training, and skills development they need to get ready for college or a suitable career.
You will find information on FutureWorks to FutureCareers in this section.
Mental Health & Addiction Services
We help children, teens, adults, and families who are dealing with mental health, substance use, co-occurring, and complex challenges. Individual, group, and family psychotherapy as well as psychiatric evaluations and medication management are available.
Preschool & Early Childhood Services
Young children (3-5 years old) gain an educational foundation and build strong social-emotional skills so that they can become life-long learners. We also offer programs to support children with special needs and provide programs that guide and encourage parents and caregivers.
Employment & Vocational Services
We provide skills and interest assessment, training, educational support, and job coaching to help people who have a history of mental health and/or substance use disorders gain employment.
Homelessness & Housing Services
We provide housing with case management, housing retention, and other support services to those with histories of homelessness and mental illness or substance use disorders. We also provide homeless outreach.
News & Blog
888-TGCW-CAN (888-842-9226)