Jacksonville, FL

CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER INC

EIN 59-0704727

Health & Wellness Mental Health & Counseling Children & youth Patients & families

Mission

Providing high-quality mental health services for children, adolescents, and families in the Jacksonville area.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER INC

Established in 1951, Child Guidance Center (CGC) is the largest provider of outpatient and community-based mental health services for children and adolescents in the Jacksonville area. The agency operates multiple outpatient sites, Full Service Schools, a Community Action Team, targeted case management, and a 24/7 Rapid Response (Duval County Mobile Response Team) to deliver crisis and routine behavioral health care. In recent years CGC has continued to expand measurable impact and transparency: its 2023 annual report shows several thousand children and adolescents served (3,847 unique youth reported in 2023) and the organization maintains audited financial statements and annual reporting. CGC is CARF-accredited and partners with local funders and county partners to provide school-based services and community crisis response.

Notable achievements

Longstanding local presence

Founded in 1951, CGC has provided continuous child and family mental health services in Jacksonville for over seven decades.

Clients served (2023)

Reported 3,847 unique children and adolescents served in the 2023 annual report, demonstrating sustained service volume across outpatient, school-based, and community programs.

24/7 Rapid Response Team

Operates the Duval County Mobile Response Team offering around-the-clock emergency and crisis counseling for youth and families.

At a glance

Total assets: $1.8M
Annual revenue: $8.4M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 59-0704727
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Website: cgcjax.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

CARF accreditation — peer-review accreditation that affirms adherence to international standards for quality in behavioral health services.

High donor-evaluation profile — rated as a four-star charity and strong accountability/finance performance by major charity-evaluation services.

Sustained community and foundation support — ongoing funding and program partnerships with local foundations, health organizations, and county children’s services.

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