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Individual and Family Counseling

Our professionally trained staff helps children, adults, and families heal emotional wounds and cope with life’s challenges. Our services are confidential and are offered on a sliding fee scale.

Domestic Violence Services & Shelter

Survivors of domestic violence can benefit from any of our FREE services: victim support groups, therapy, case management, court advocacy/accompaniment, and emergency safe shelter. We also offer a treatment group for abusers. Call or text 24/7 for support: 828-228-1787.

Consumer Credit Counseling Services

We offer free, confidential financial counseling designed to restore your financial well-being. Our services are individualized to meet your particular needs. Call for an Appointment TODAY!

Rape & Sexual Assault Services

We provide a range of specialized services to victims of rape and sexual assault as well as their families. We’re also working to increase the community’s knowledge of these issues in order to prevent sexual assault in our community. Call or text 24/7 for support: 828-302-6952.

Family Guidance Center

5 hours ago

We are happy to announce that Chris Marelli is now serving as the interim Clinical Director for the Individual and Family Counseling Services Program at the Family Guidance Center. Chris previously served in the role of Sexual Assault Advocate with FGC beginning in 2019 and has provided services to survivors of sexual assault through individual advocacy and counseling, support groups, and as a member of the Sexual Assault Response Team. Chris is a provisionally licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-A) and a professional member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), North Carolina Victim Assistance Network (NCVAN), the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NCCASA), and the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV). He received his Masters Degree in Social Work with a concentration in Individuals and Families from Appalachian State University. Chris is educated and trained to work with and provide services to individuals, families, groups, and communities. As an NCVAN certified Victim Services Practitioner, Chris is trained to provide victim services to family survivors of homicide, victims of rape and sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, and domestic violence. Chris is excited to serve in this new role and is passionate about bringing his experience with victimization into the clinical setting. The Individual and Family Counseling Program is accepting new clients and accepts most insurance, as well as a sliding fee scale made possible by United Way. Welcome, Chris!#mentalhealthawareness#mentalhealthawarenessmonth ... See MoreSee Less

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Family Guidance Center

3 days ago

In the Month of May, Family Guidance Center is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month by raising awareness of the importance of the mental and emotional health and wellbeing of the children, adolescents, and adults throughout Catawba County. Individuals, couples, and families throughout Catawba County are encouraged to make their mental and emotional health a priority. Why? Because it matters:✅ 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year.✅ 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year.✅ 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year.✅ 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24.✅ Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 10-34.You are important, and so is your mental and emotional health. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #fgc #may ... See MoreSee Less

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Family Guidance Center

3 days ago

Timeline PhotosAs we say goodbye to another #FinancialLiteracyMonth, the Agency reminds you that we provide resources for home buyers all year round. You can check them out any time on our website! http://ow.ly/ZiMA50EpCiM ... See MoreSee Less

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Current Shelter Needs – Updated 11/09/2020

Nov 9, 2020

Our shelter is running low on the following items! These items go directly into the…

COVID-19 Liability Statement

Oct 1, 2020

I acknowledge the contagious nature of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and that the CDC and many other…

We’re Still Here!

Sep 10, 2020

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Community Needs Assessment

Jun 1, 2020

We’ve created a short community needs assessment (only 4 questions!) to help us understand what…

Message From Our Executive Director

Message From Our Executive Director

Jun 1, 2020

Good morning, We wanted to update you on the status of our agency. Starting Today…

Sexual Assault Survivors’ Attitudes and Experiences Survey

May 19, 2020

Sexual Assault Survivors’ Attitudes and Experiences Survey Dear Participant: We are a research team in…

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