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November 21, 2022

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
  • 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
    • Helping Children Cope with Changes Resulting from COVID-19
  • Helpful Tips from the National Association of School Psychologists.
    • A Guide to Supporting the Social-Emotional Needs of Students
  • Tips for helping students cope from the Michigan Department of Education.

Self Care Strategies

  • Self-Care Strategies for Everyone 

  • Mindfulness RelaxationGratitude Activities – 13 Most Popular Gratitude Exercises & Activities

Community Supports

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parentengagement@grps.org
(616) 819-1977

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