Local Resources for Basic Needs Support
Food, housing, employment and financial support
- United Way
- Food assistance and pantries, utility assistance, CoVid 19 Kent County Resources
- Call: 211
- Feeding America
- Check here for a map for local food resources
Mental Health Support Resources
- Arbor Circle
- Mental health counseling, substance use treatment and family development programs.
- Ele’s Place
- Grief and loss support for children and their families.
- The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan
- Proactive mental health and suicide prevention education to improve and save lives.
- I Understand Love Heals
- Offers compassionate comfort to those affected by suicide and mental illness.
- The Pride Center
- Empowering our LGBTQ Community through supportive services and awareness.
- Trevor Project
- Offers counseling over the phone at 1-866-488-7386.
- Text and chat options also available on their website.
- Advice: Finding a Therapist
Mental Health Crisis Resources
- Accessing Mental Health in a Crisis (Spanish)
- Accessing Mental Health in a Crisis (English)
- Network 180
- (Medicaid and those who are uninsured)
- 616-336-3909
- 790 Fuller Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Network 180
- Suicide Hotline
- 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.
- Pine Rest
- 800-678-5500
- Multiple locations throughout West Michigan
- Forest View Hospital
- 616-942-9610
- 1055 Medical Park Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
- Salvation Army Warmline
- Call to connect with peer specialists to talk, work through anxiety, stress and loneliness.
- 888-PEER-753 (888-733-7753)
- OK2SAY
- Anyone can report tips on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, or schools. Tips can be submitted 24/7.
Parenting Resources
- Helping your student during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Helpful Tips from the National Association of School Psychologists.
- Tips for helping students cope from the Michigan Department of Education.