We support, because we care.
We offer free, confidential counseling services to all GRCC students through our Counseling and Career Development office.
Make an appointment
Call our Counseling and Career Development office at (616) 234-4130, or schedule a first time appointment online.
Are you having a mental health emergency?
The Counseling and Career Development Center has same-day triage services available online during limited hours. Please call (616) 234-4130 to inquire or visit their site for more information.
Are you in a crisis?
You have options:
- Call 911.
- Go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
- Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Network 180, Kent County Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services: Call (616) 336-3909.
- Network 180, Ottawa County: Call (866) 512-4357.
- YWCA, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Programs: Call (616) 451-2744.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- The Trevor Project.
- Veterans Crisis Line.
Community resources
Arbor Circle
Arbor Circle is now offering free virtual drop-in sessions for mental health and substance use support! These brief consultations are available Monday - Friday, 10a - 12p & 1p - 5p and will provide same day service - no appointment needed! You do not need to be a current Arbor Circle client to access this service, get started!
Mental Health Care Providers
Live Another Day provides extensive, culturally competent, information on mental health and substance use resources for people of color.
Detox Local is a list of mental health and substance use resources specifically for the AAPI (American Asian and Pacific Islander) community.
Thriving Campus shows mental health care providers near you and can be filtered by location, setting, practice areas, insurances accepted, demographics, and more.
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Peer-Support Warmline for Michiganders
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Peer-Support Warmline for Michiganders living with persistent mental health conditions offers mental health support. The warmline will connect individuals with certified peer support specialists who have lived experiences of behavioral health issues, trauma or personal crises, and are trained to support and empower the callers. The warmline will operate seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. at 888-PEER-753 (888-733-7753).
North Kent Guidance
North Kent Guidance offers Comprehensive Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services with counseling, treatment, and evaluation services with weekday, evening, and Saturday hours. Appointments for any of the locations can be made by calling (616) 361-5001.
DISCLAIMER: This directory of community practitioners is provided for convenience and informational use only. All users are responsible for evaluating and selecting their own health care providers, as well as responsible for all costs associated with care. Please carefully review insurance benefits and confirm that the provider accepts your insurance plan before receiving care. The counselors listed on the Thriving Campus database are not directly affiliated with GRCC.
Managing stress around COVID-19
Our counselors can help.
Read GRCC's recommendations and information from the Centers for Disease Control's information around managing stress during this time. Michigan.gov/StayWell has information on emotional health guidance, as well as free confidential counseling helpline to chat about how COVID-19 is impacting your life, job, and routines.