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GVSU Resources
University Counseling Center- GVSU students can receive short term teletherapy, phone consultations, crisis phone consultations, psychiatric services, and online group therapy.
Disability Support Services-
Recreation and Wellness | Student Wellness- provides fitness and wellness, outdoor adventures, sports programs, exam cram, ect to help with student stress.
Disability Support Services- here helps GVSU students with disabilities effecting their classroom learning to gain the accomodations to allow them to suceed!
West Michigan Resources
Network 180- One call to Network180 connects adults, children and families to an array of services, resources and support for those experiencing mental illness, substance use issues, or an intellectual or developmental disability.
Hope Network- They are are advocates for people who suffer from physical, mental, and social barriers that impact their daily life. With experts across Michigan, we help them overcome, so they can live their best life possible.
The Red Project- focuses on harm reduction in relation to drug use and sexual activity- has a big presence in overdose prevention and narcan distribution.
West Michigan Community Mental Health- West Michigan Community Mental Health’s mission is to partner, coordinate, and provide high quality care for children, adults, and families experiencing mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities and substance use disorders, serving the Mason, Lake, and Oceana Counties.
National Resources
PsychologyToday- Here has up to date news and magazine articles, and also a very handy "Find a Therapist" option where you can filter therapists in your area by type of insurance, gender, religious affiliations, specialties, types of therapy, and more!
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) provides information on prevention, treatment and symptoms of anxiety, depression and related conditions. Phone: 240-485-1001
International OCD Foundation provides information on OCD and treatment referrals. Phone: 617-973-5801
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention provides referrals to support groups, mental health professionals, resources on loss and suicide prevention information. Phone: 1-888-333-23
Sidran Institute helps people understand, manage and treat trauma and dissociation; maintains a helpline for information and referrals. Phone: 410-825-8888
National Alliance on Mental Illness- the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Mental Health During COVID
GVSU's University Counseling Center's COVID Response
CDC's Coping During Covid- resources for how to best cope in a wide range of circumstances
Crisis Resources
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 crisis intervention, safety planning and information on domestic violence. Phone: 1-800-799-7233
The Suicide Prevention Lifeline connects callers to trained crisis counselors 24/7. They also provide a chat function on their website. Phone: 1-800-273-8255
The Trevor Project- They have a confidential and secure resource that provides live help for LGBTQ youth with a trained specialist with options for over a phone call or textchat.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration- SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. ( 1-800-662-4357)
Support Groups
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) provides information on bipolar disorder and depression, offers in-person and online support groups and forums.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) provides information and referrals on ADHD, including local support groups. Phone: 800-233-4050
GreifShare- You don't have to go through the grieving process alone, here you can find support groups for grieving the loss of a loved one.
Spanish- Speaking Resources
This website provides dozens of spanish-language governmental (federal and for all 50 states) resources, educational key findings, National Latino Health Resources, and many other external resources about mental health and where to find help for different things.
Website printed in Spanish: https://www.helpadvisor.com/conditions/salud-mental-de-los-hispanos
Informational Resources
Here is a good resource for a brief overview of the various mental illnesses many people face!
https://www.drugwatch.com/health/mental-health/mental-illness/
50 ways to start practicing Self- Care
https://ibpf.org/articles/50-ways-to-start-practicing-self-care/
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