The Guidance Center honored employees for their length of service in providing mental health, intellectual disability and prevention services to the community at the annual board dinner meeting held on Tuesday at the Bradford Club.

Edward Mialky, executive director, recognized Rhonda Austin for her 30 years of service. She is currently the supervisor of the Early Intervention Program which serves McKean, Elk, Cameron, Potter and Warren counties. Mary Beth Krise and Jannine Tyler were also each honored for their 20 years of service to The Guidance Center.

Other staff reaching milestones included: 20 years, Kathy Belleville; 15 years, Wendi Bator and Brenda Gaffey; 10 years, Terry Carr, Dawn Ernst, Becky Koza, Tina Leet, Shannon McAndrew, Melaena Nelson, Julie Tsepelis and Matt Woodhouse; and five years, Stacy Barber, Carey Boyer, Erika Hastings, Marcy Ritts, Dr. Hardish Singh and Katie Walter.

Board members approved for additional terms included Dave Caldwell, Jim Keltz, Pastor Rob Klouw, Sal Luzzi, John Reiser and Stacy Wallace.

Caldwell was elected to serve a second term as president and Luzzi will serve a second term as treasurer.

Others continuing as board members include Dusti Dennis, vice-president; Julie Chartreau, secretary; Kim Degolier, Sam Johnson, Shane Oschman, Sarah Tingley and John Sullivan.

Mialky reviewed the various achievements of the mental health, intellectual disabilities, education and prevention programs operated by The Guidance Center. More than 4,000 individuals received services last year through the various programs offered by the agency. During the past year, the agency has moved into new office sites in Kane and Coudersport, allowing for an expansion of services in those communities.

In addition the agency recently has been licensed to provide drug and alcohol counseling as well as psychiatric rehabilitation service. Those services should be initiated in early 2017.