John Gulka

Pathfinder John – Helping familes of the Severly Mentally Ill help their loved ones get well.

Mental health systems across the country often fail families trying to help a severely mentally ill (SMI) loved one. We don’t claim to fix the system—but we do know how to navigate it.

For over 30 years, we’ve helped families—often from far away— work through city and county programs to secure care, support, and greater stability for their loved ones. We are not doctors, therapists, or attorneys. We are Certified Family Support Facilitators and Virginia Trained Peer Recovery Specialists (by proxy), recognized in 49 states and 18 countries. There’s no single path, and no guarantees—but we know the terrain. PathfinderJohn offers Consulting, Coaching and Navigation Services. With the right guidance, families like yours can often overcome roadblocks and get meaningful help. Our PathfinderJohn Family Support Group offers our community of families education, resources and support in a confidential and comforting setting. You don’t have to feel lost anymore. Let us help you find a path forward—so your adult child, sibling, spouse, or parent can begin to reclaim their life.