Student Counseling Center 

The Student Counseling Center works closely with other on-campus resources. To support the needs of our students, the SCC can connect students to other services such as mentoring, community life, academic support, or our campus pastor. In addition, the SCC can also provide one-time consultation appointments for students who need to process through a specific problem or decision.

The H3 Project

The H3 Project is a series of events geared towards engaging your heart, head, and hands as you pursue wellness. These free events are open to students, staff, and faculty throughout the academic year.

The Grand Rapids area is home to many counseling services. A student may be referred to community providers and resources to provide the treatment level needed for the student. A counselor from the SCC will help students find the appropriate treatment to match their need.

EMERGENCIES

• Call 911
• Network 180 (For Medicaid) (616) 336-3909
• Saint Mary’s Healthcare – Emergency Department (616) 685-6789
• Metro Health U of M Hospital – Emergency Department (616) 252-7200
• Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital – Emergency Department (616) 774-7740
• PineRest Christian Mental Health Services – 24 hour hotline 1-800-678-5500
• Forest View Hospital – 24 hour hotline 1-800-942-9610
• Campus Security (616) 881-2803

HOTLINES

• Crisis Text Line text START to 741-741
• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call or text 988
• YWCA Sexual Assault Confidential Crisis Line (616) 454-9922
• Alcoholics Anonymous 24 Hr Hotline (616) 913-9149 aa.org
• RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
• SAMHSA Treatment Referral Hotline (Substance Abuse) 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

COUNSELING SERVICES

• Grace Christian University Student Counseling Center (Free for all Grace Students) counseling@gracechristian.edu (616) 538-2530 
• 3rd Chair thethirdchair.com (616) 916-3711
• Compassionate Christian Counseling cccounseling.net (616) 296-2130
• Integrative Health Consultants ihcwestmichigan.com (616) 773-2908
• Insight Counseling Partners insightcounselingpartners.com (616) 366-4226
• Alliance Counseling Group alliancecounselinggroup.com (616) 222-0631
• Krogman Counseling krogmancounseling.com (616) 676-7280
• Grace Haven Counseling gracehavencounseling.com (616) 805-4416
• Great Lakes Wellness Counseling greatlakeswellnesscounseling.com (616) 202-1910
• Amplified Life Counseling and Coaching amplife.us

GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

• Anxiety and Depression Association of America adaa.org
• HelpGuide helpguide.org
• National Alliance on Mental Health nami.org/Home

ONLINE COUNSELING SERVICES

• Everyday Health everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/free-online-therapy

PREGNANCY SERVICES

• Alpha Women’s Center alphagrandrapids.org (616) 459-9955 After Hours 1-800-712-4357
• Pregnancy Resource Center prcgr.org (616) 456-6873
• Garden of Hope gardenofhope.com (616) 307-6646
• Post-abortive Assistance call (616) 724-0649
• Bethany Christian Services bethany.org (616) 240-2531

ADDICTION SERVICES

• help.org

GENERAL HUMAN SERVICES NEEDS

• Michigan 211 mi211.org call 211

In the event of an emergency, call 911, or contact Campus Security (616) 881-2803, at any time, day or night. If the situation warrants, Campus Security will communicate with a on-call Student Affairs staff who will assist you and/or consult with a Student Counseling Center counselor.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, you may stop by or call the Student Counseling Center (616) 538-2530 during office hours and indicate that you are in crisis.

For free, confidential 24/7 support, contact:

• Crisis Text Line – text START to 741741
• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – call or text 988

Approximately one out of five On-Campus Grace students seeks support from the Student Counseling Center each year, including students from a wide range of demographics, as well as a wide variety of majors and interests across campus.

There is no right or wrong reason to seek counseling. If you are feeling stuck in negative or distressing thinking then counseling may be helpful for you.

Here are some other reasons why students seek counseling: Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Sleep issues, Suicidal Thinking, Self-Harming Behaviors, Lack of Motivation, Relationship Issues, PTSD, Body Image, Anger Management, Eating Related Behaviors, Stress Management, Grief & Loss, really anything that may be causing you some level of distress.

Grace Christian University On-Campus students who are currently enrolled in classes and reside in the state of Michigan are eligible for services through the Student Counseling Center.

If you are a Grace Online student, you may reach out to counseling@gracechristian.edu to receive information about providers and resources in your area.

Our office is located in the Student Affairs Center, around the corner from the weight room.

During the school year, appointments are available Monday through Thursday, 8am – 3pm.

Crisis care is available for safety-related mental health emergencies.

You will be asked to fill out paperwork prior to coming to the intake appointment which will include demographic information, reason for your visit, and mental health history. This will include an informed consent form to read and sign.

A counselor will then review your information and meet with you for approximately 45 – 60 minutes. The goal of the intake appointment is to assess your needs and customize services to best fit your personal goals. You and the counselor will review the Student Counseling Center resources available to you, and we will decide together on the next steps for services.

Yes! The Student Counseling Center takes confidentiality very seriously, and no information will be exchanged with individuals or agencies outside of our center unless you provide us with explicit consent to do so. Your Student Counseling Center record is not a part of your academic record, and information shared within counseling is not reported to Student Affairs, your parents, or anyone else without your written consent. We recognize that a safe and confidential environment is crucial in order for you to feel comfortable sharing personal information.

In rare circumstances, the confidentiality policy requires unauthorized disclosure of information. Such circumstances would include when the counselor believes the student’s life is in danger, when the safety of others is at risk, when there is suspicion of child or elder abuse, or when requested by subpoena or court order.

If you have any questions or concerns about the confidentiality policy, please feel free to talk them over with your counselor.

Yes. The Student Counseling Center recognizes the Bible as the source for understanding how to respond well to the struggles of life. Yet sometimes people feel pressured by Christians to act, think and believe the “right way.” That is not our approach. We respect every person’s spiritual journey regardless of where it may be. We honor doubt and struggle and believe God does as well.

If you have a concern for a student, please do not hesitate to reach out to us or to refer students to the Student Counseling Center.

Due to HIPAA and state confidentiality laws, counselors cannot discuss specific information regarding a student without a consent form signed by the student. However, we would be happy to offer tools on how to approach the student of concern. Treatment and referral resources are also available.