Who We Are

Caring for this community since 1956.

Child Guidance Resource Centers has been a cornerstone of behavioral and mental health in the greater Philadelphia region since the 1950s. What started as a single resource for families in need has grown into one of the region's most comprehensive mental and behavioral health organizations — serving children, families, and adults across Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, and Chester counties.

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Our Mission

Child Guidance Resource Centers' mission is to inspire hope, to empower and to contribute to the well-being of children, families, and vulnerable adults throughout the Southeastern Pennsylvania region by delivering evidence-informed mental and behavioral health services and community-wide wellness programs.

Our History

Mental health challenges don't wait for a convenient moment.

They show up in the middle of the night, in a school hallway, at the dinner table. For nearly 70 years, CGRC has shown up too.

Our 200+ clinicians and support staff deliver evidence-based care across 15+ programs — from outpatient therapy and school-based counseling to family support, autism support services, and residential treatment. We've served more than 38,000 families and supported more than 32,000 children.

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We're Joint Commission accredited — one of the first behavioral and mental health organizations in the region to seek that distinction voluntarily — because quality and accountability aren't just values to us, they're non-negotiable.

We believe that seeking help is a sign of strength. That's why we also champion the No Stigma Initiative, working to eliminate the shame and silence that keep too many people from getting the care they deserve.

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Our Values

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Compassion

We care deeply about the people we serve, honoring their feelings and meeting them where they are.

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Respect

We recognize the worth and dignity of every person — those we serve, those we work alongside, and our organization as a whole.

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Integrity

We are honest, transparent, and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards.

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Efficiency

We foster a culture of continuous improvement, where innovation and teamwork drive better care.

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Excellence

We work together to be the best we can be, in every interaction and every outcome.

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Quality

We foster a culture of continuous improvement, where innovation and teamwork drive better care.

Our Impact

Years serving the Philadelphia region
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Clinicians and support employees
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Programs across the lifespan
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Families served
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Children supported
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Join Us

CGRC's work is made possible by a community that believes every person deserves access to quality mental health care. Whether you're a family looking for support, a donor looking to make an impact, or a professional looking to grow — there's a place for you here.