October 2023 Event
Upcoming Event!
Wildlife Family Fun Adventure Day
Families are invited to attend a free outdoor event - Rain or Shine!

Detroit International Wildlife Refuge
5437 W. Jefferson Ave. Trenton, MI 48183:
October 7, 2023, 10am-1pm

To register:
www.guidance-center.org/wildlife
Walk-ins welcome!
OUT in Nature
Join us for a guided hike with LGBTQIA+ folks and allies to spend time out in nature and increase community connectedness This is an all-ages, family friendly event, open and free to the community!

Meet us at the Refuge Visitor Center
Saturday, October 14th 2:00p - 4:00 p.m.

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge 5437 W Jefferson Ave, Trenton, MI 48183

*We meet rain or shine. In cases of bad weather, event is moved inside the visitor center.
Love & Logic-Parenting Made Enjoyable
Virtual Parenting Education 6-Part Series on Wednesday Evenings Fall 2023:

October 4th, October 11th, October 18th, October 25th
November 1st, & November 8th
7PM - 8:30PM

To register: bit.ly/oct23parenting

For more information, please contact:
Anita Rothert at 734-785-7705 x 7035
arothert@guidance-center.org
DWIHN myStrengh
Using the access code DWIHNc, you can log onto myStrength.com and create your own personalized interactive tool to help support your mental and emotional health.
Enjoy some Fall Fun with your family on a Discovery Hunt through the Goosechase App!
Code: Guidance
2023 Senior Health Expo!
The Prevention Department, and many other vendors, came out to provide free resources to seniors in the Downriver Community
Awareness Month
October 23rd-October 31st:
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon week is a time to draw awareness to drug prevention. This year's theme is: "Be kind to your mind. Live drug free."
Take part in the Red Ribbon Week Discovery Hunt through the Goosechase App!
Code: Guidance
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
October 28th is National Prescription Take Back Day
On Saturday, October 28, local police departments and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration are encouraging the public to rid their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring all unused pills for disposal to drop boxes at any of the below locations. This service is free, anonymous and open to the public. No questions asked. 
Allen Park Police Department
16630 Southfield Rd
 
Rockwood Police Department
32409 Fort St

Brownstown Police Department
23125 King Rd
 
Southgate Police Department
14710 Reaume Pkwy
Flat Rock Police Department
25500 Gibraltar Rd
 
Woodhaven Police Department
21869 West Rd
Grosse Ile Police Department
24525 Meridian Rd
 
Wyandotte Police Department
2015 Biddle Ave


Gibraltar Police Department
29450 Munro
 
Trenton Police Department
2872 West Jefferson

Melvindale Police Department
3100 Oakwood
 
River Rouge Police Department
2872 West Jefferson

Riverview Police Department
14100 Civic Park Dr
Click the button above to find a therapist near you!
Monthly Coalition Meetings
Coalition Meetings are every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5:30PM, in person, at 19401 Northline Rd. Bdlg. 5, Southgate, MI 48195. For more information on meeting times and links please visit our website: SUDDs.info
IF YOU'D LIKE TO GET INVOLVED WITH THE COALITION OR BE ADDED TO THE MAILING LIST, CONTACT PAIGE GRUDZIEN
If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the new National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call 988
[734.286.0095]  [PGrudzien@iamtgc.net]