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About Us
OUR FOUNDER
Our Story
Guiding Paths Inc. was founded on April 13, 2015, by Elise B., whose personal journey inspired a lifelong commitment to helping individuals with mental health challenges and intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Elise’s passion grew from her first hand experience caring for loved ones who struggled with these conditions. One of her greatest influences was her brother, who developed a disability following a traumatic brain injury. As his caregiver, Elise experienced the emotional, physical, and financial challenges that many families face—often feeling unseen and unsupported. She remembers asking herself, “Why does no one ask how the caregiver feels?” and realized how many others share that same sense of isolation.
From that deeply personal place, Guiding Paths was born — a program dedicated to ensuring that no family or individual faces these challenges alone.
Our Mission and Purpose
Guiding Paths exists to support, empower, and care for individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities while offering relief and reassurance to their families. We understand the struggles, the sacrifices, and the hope that come with being a caregiver because we have lived it ourselves.
Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and community-based residential care that feels like home. We believe every individual deserves dignity, respect, and the opportunity to live a meaningful life surrounded by people who believe in their potential.
What Makes Us Different
Guiding Paths is not just another residential facility—we are a community of care built on empathy, faith, and understanding. We provide:
- Warm, home-like environments where residents feel valued and supported.
- Specially trained staff who offer 24-hour care with compassion and professionalism.
- Stability, structure, and encouragement to help each individual reach their fullest potential.
We believe that God places everyone here for a purpose, and every person has value, worth, and a contribution to make to the world. At Guiding Paths, we walk beside every individual and family, helping to foster ability, growth, and connection—because it truly takes a community to nurture potential.
WHAT IS GUIDING PATHS
Guiding Paths Inc. is a community-based human services organization dedicated to supporting individuals with mental health challenges, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring conditions. Founded on the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and meaningful life, Guiding Paths provides person-centered residential and community-based services that promote independence, dignity, and overall well-being.
Through a continuum of care that includes Mental Health Residential Services, Developmental Disability Residential Programs, Community Engagement, Community Coaching, Clinically Managed Low-Intensity Residential Service (ASAM 3.1) and Partial Hospitalization (ASAM 2.5) Services, Guiding Paths delivers compassionate support designed to meet the unique needs of every individual served.
Our homes and programs are built around the principles of inclusion, respect, safety, and empowerment. Each person we serve receives individualized attention from a team of trained professionals who are passionate about helping clients develop life skills, achieve stability, and actively participate in their communities.
At Guiding Paths Inc., we believe that healing and growth happen in safe, supportive environments where people are seen, heard, and valued. Whether through residential care, therapeutic support, or community integration, we walk alongside each individual—helping to guide their path toward independence, self-discovery, and a brighter future.
MISSION STATEMENT
Guiding Paths Inc. is dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered care that empowers individuals with mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, and co-occurring conditions to live fulfilling, independent, and meaningful lives. Our mission is to guide, support, and inspire those we serve by offering safe, structured, and nurturing environments that promote growth, dignity, and community inclusion.
Through teamwork, innovation, and empathy, we strive to bridge the gap between challenges and opportunities, helping each person discover their strengths and reach their highest potential.
VISION
Guiding Paths Inc. envisions a world where every individual—regardless of mental health, developmental, or intellectual challenges—has the tools, support, and opportunity to live with purpose and independence. Our vision is to help solve the difficult puzzles of life by fostering innovation, compassion, and person-centered care that empower individuals to function more independently, confidently, and meaningfully within their communities.
VALUE
Guiding Paths Inc. brings exceptional value to individuals and families navigating the challenges of mental health conditions, developmental and intellectual disabilities, and co-occurring disorders by providing more than just services—we provide understanding, stability, and hope.
Our value lies in our ability to combine clinical excellence with genuine compassion, creating person-centered supports that honor each individual’s dignity, uniqueness, and potential. We meet people where they are, walking beside them as they build the confidence, skills, and resilience needed to live more independently and meaningfully.
Through innovative programming, highly trained staff, and a true community-based approach, Guiding Paths offers:
- Safe, nurturing environments that promote healing and personal growth.
- Consistent, 24-hour support designed to strengthen independence and daily living skills.
- Individualized service plans that recognize strengths and celebrate progress.
- Holistic coordination of care across behavioral, medical, and social domains.
- Community inclusion opportunities that reduce isolation and foster belonging.
- Family and caregiver collaboration that provides relief, reassurance, and partnership.
At Guiding Paths, we don’t just care for individuals — we empower lives, support families, and strengthen communities. Our commitment is to make every person we serve feel valued, capable, and connected — because everyone deserves a chance to live a life of purpose, respect, and joy.