About Pathfinder John

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My name is John Gulka

Mental Health Services across the country have big gaps in how they "help" the severely mentally ill secure treatment. We don't claim to fix it.

We have, however, over the last thirty plus years discovered and followed paths for my own family and hundreds of others across the country to secure help within the complex system of our local city and county government-based programs to help get your loved one to a more stable life and hopeful improvement in their lives and yours.

We can't promise success. That depends on factors beyond our control.

It is not a straight line or quick either. There is no one way to do it.

We are not a doctors, therapist or attorneys. Although some are referring their clients to me.

We ARE Trained and Certified Family Support Facilitators for the families of the mentally ill for over twenty two years. We are Virginia Trained Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) by Proxy, which is recognized in 49 states and 18 international organizations.

WHAT WE CAN DO IS...

...HELP a family like yours, working with us, get around, over or through the gaps and blocks in these local systems to secure treatment for your loved one. It is not simple, but in many cases it is achievable. That is because we know how it works in many locations.

We are available to you to find the right path for your family to help your severely mentally ill (SMI) loved one get help and hopefully get stable, own it and improve.

We want you to get the help you have been trying to secure for your adult child, sibling, spouse or parent. Yes, we've helped families with each of these loved ones over the years.

And often the family lives nowhere near their loved one, who is in another state or across the country. Yes, we've helped many of them get positive results.

You don't have to be lost in this maze anymore. Let us find the right path for your family to help your loved one want to own their life again.

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What Families Say About Pathfinder John

Robert & Elisabeth, Washington, D.C.Parents of Adult Son

Our son was diagnosed as suffering from schizoaffective disease many years ago. Untreated in a systematic way, he was in and out of jails and mental hospitals with a very unstable life. Then we met John Gulka and retained his services.

John’s skills and knowledge and experience in the varied aspects of the mental health system were invaluable in assessing the immediate action we should take/the development of a strategic plan for involvement in our son’s healing process and in the implementation of that plan. In short, keeping focused on the most effective way to assist in the health and well-being of our son. John completed a comprehensive history from a plethora of information we had accumulated over a period of many years. The result of our efforts is a much more stable life for our son and a huge improvement in the lives of us as parents. John Gulka proved to be the best investment we have made in our son.
Elisabeth and Bob

Craig S., Chevy Chase, MD.Parent of Teen Daughters

John is one of the kindest and warmest people I know. With over 30 years experience navigating the oftentimes confusing and frustrating world of the mental health system, he has pretty much seen and done it all.

He is a teacher, not a preacher.

He has been advising and assisting me and my family for over two years now, and we are so fortunate to have found him.

His natural empathy, listening skills, and optimism combine with his vast knowledge of the mental health field to give his clients that most important “feeling” of all: Hope.

John has been, and will continue to be, our most trusted guide

Toni M., Easton, PAChallenged with Spouse and Adult Child

As the leader of our family, I had the very good fortune to meet and learn from John Gulka. His wealth of experience and knowledge in the field of mental illness was invaluable in helping me navigate through the trials of a family severely affected by family-wide depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and resulting severe dysfunction. Today, 15 years later, our family is slowly recovering and rebuilding normal family life as a direct result of John Gulka’s wisdom and guidance.

What Can We Offer You and Your Family?

Answers

Providing you insight into the full scope of the issues you are facing

Availability

Within 24 hrs or less. Most often the same day.

A Path

Formulate a Path to help your family and your loved one

A Plan

Help you formulate a Plan you understand, can do, and accept to help your loved one

Advisor

Guiding you throughout the process to follow the Path and execute the Plan.

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Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness program directed by Ken Burns on PBS streaming; a clear Call to Action for America to Wake Up

2022.07.04 By John Gulka A MUST-SEE series on PBS thanks to Ken Burns and a Call to Action “Hiding in Plain Sight, Youth Mental Illness” https://watch.weta.org/show/hiding-plain-sight-youth-mental-illness/   is a two-part series broadcast and now available through streaming. At last, PBS is presenting something that at least presents a small part of the very big national crisis …

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Pathfinder John Family Support Group Details

Pathfinder John offers a support group for the families of the mentally ill in a virtual setting via Zoom.

Our family support group connects members to a community of similar families that are seeking knowledge, education, resources, support and hope.

Event:
The 'Pathfinder John Support Group for Families of the Mentally Ill'

Date/Time:
The Second and Fourth Wednesday of the Month from 7PM-9PM EST

Rate:
$20.00 per session or $35.00 for two sessions per month (with up to two attendees per session connection)

REGISTRATION:
Prepay 24 hours prior to any session.

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Editorial

Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness program directed by Ken Burns on PBS streaming; a clear Call to Action for America to Wake Up

2022.07.04 By John Gulka A MUST-SEE series on PBS thanks to Ken Burns and a Call to Action “Hiding in Plain Sight, Youth Mental Illness” https://watch.weta.org/show/hiding-plain-sight-youth-mental-illness/   is a two-part series broadcast and now available through streaming. At last, PBS is presenting something that at least presents a small part of the very big national crisis …

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