Are you in crisis?

If you, or someone you know, is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, please call:

1.800.273.TALK
1.800.273.8255

How can we help?

You can call the crisis center for any of the following reasons:

  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Information on suicide
  • Information on mental health/illness
  • Substance abuse/addiction
  • To help a friend or loved one
  • Relationship problems
  • Abuse/Violence
  • Economic problems
  • Sexual orientation issues
  • Physical illness
  • Loneliness
  • Family problems

How can I call?

We're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • Dial 1.800.273.TALK (8255)
  • TTY users: 1.800.799.4TTY (4889)
  • Para obtener asistencia en espanol durante las 24 houras, llame al: 1.888.628.9454

 

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Mental Health First Aid Training is Available in Kent County!

 

 Two Types of Trainings Are Available:  Helping Youth and Helping Adults 

 About Adult Mental Health First Aid.  The Adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone 18 years and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.

Upcoming Adult MHFA training dates:

-- Mental Health First Aid for Adults - 05/21/19 from 8:30am - 5:00pm. Training is $35 Address: 3310 Eagle Park Dr., Grand Rapids, MI

-- July     date dependent on instructor availability 

-- September   date dependent on instructor availability 

Upcoming Spanish Adult MHFA training dates: Spanish MHFA brochure
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About Youth Mental Health First Aid.  Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed for anyone 18 years and older who regularly interacts with young people. Most of the YMHFA trainings under the grant will be offered directly to organizations that focus on work with youth.  The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.  Scheduling for upcoming trainings is currently in process

Upcoming Youth MHFA training dates:
-- Mental Health First Aid for Youth - 04/16/19 from 8:30am - 5:00pm. Training is free of charge and lunch is provided. Address: 3310 Eagle Park Dr., Grand Rapids, MI
-- Mental Health First Aid for Youth - 06/06/19 from 8:30am - 5:00pm. Training is free of charge and lunch is provided. Address: 3310 Eagle Park Dr., Grand Rapids, MI
-- Mental Health First Aid for Youth - 09/26/19 from 8:30am - 5:00pm. Training is free of charge and lunch is provided. Address: 3310 Eagle Park Dr., Grand Rapids, MI
-- Mental Health First Aid for Youth - 10/31/19 from 8:30am - 5:00pm. Training is free of charge and lunch is provided. Address: 3310 Eagle Park Dr., Grand Rapids, MI
-- Mental Health First Aid for Youth - 12/12/19 from 8:30am - 5:00pm. Training is free of charge and lunch is provided. Address: 3310 Eagle Park Dr., Grand Rapids, MI


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-Click Here for Electronic Registration Instructions
-Click here for Electronic Registration for Mental Health First Aid through the Network180 Learning Management System