Mental Health Support
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Pathways to Crisis Support
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Get help right now. If you are thinking of harming yourself or you are in emotional distress, please reach out.
National Texting Helpline
TEXT: “TALK” to 741741
En Español
LLAMADA/TEXTO: 988
LLAMADA 1-888-628-9454
Veterans Crisis Line
CALL 988 – then press 1
Mobile Crisis Response Team (Adults & Children)
616-333-1000
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What is a mental health crisis?
A crisis is self-defined and different for everyone. When a person’s actions, behaviors, or feeling are affecting their ability to function, they may need help. Some of the signs of a crisis include:
- Difficulty doing daily tasks like bathing, getting dressed, eating or attending school or work.
- Distancing themselves from family and friends, canceling plans, not returning calls/texts, refusing activities typically enjoyed.
- Increase or sudden use of alcohol or drugs.
- Extremes in worry, fear, or anxiety
- Impulsive actions or behaviors that are dangerous, reckless, and out of character
- Expressing thoughts of self-harm or inflicting self-harm: cuts, burns, bruising
When to get emergency help
Seek emergency help for serious or life-threatening conditions such as:
- Extreme agitation & refusing help for mental health symptoms.
- First time experiencing severe psychiatric symptoms.
- Self harm occurred & requires treatment.
- Having suicidal or homicidal thoughts with a plan and intent to act.
- Individual impaired from alcohol or substance use.
How to get emergency help
- Call 9-1-1 or visit a local Hospital Emergency Department.
- Explain that the person is experiencing a mental health crisis.
- Explain the nature of the emergency & your relationship to the person.
- Ask for law enforcement help if necessary.
- Ask for ambulance if there has been an overdose or suicide attempt.
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Learn the four-step action plan that’s proven to save lives. The be nice. Action Plan encourages individuals to challenge themselves and others to seek appropriate professional help when they notice mental health changes or concerns.
Notice the Warning Signs
- Inability to cope with daily tasks
- Rapid mood swings
- Increased agitation
- Risky thoughts or behaviors
- Out of touch with reality
- Isolation from school, work, family, friends
- Suicidal, homicidal, or other violent thoughts or action
- Planning for death such as giving away possessions
Invite yourself to have a conversation about your concerns.
Challenge the stigma and share important resources.
Empower yourself with the knowledge that you can have a positive effect on how someone thinks, acts, and feels.
Getting Help
If someone is having a mental health or substance use crisis or is expressing suicidal thoughts
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text 988
Text “TALK” to 741741
En Español llamado/texto 988
Help is available 24/7
Behavioral Health Crisis Center Walk-in service
24/7
Age 18+
260 Jefferson Ave SE in downton Grand Rapids on the Trinity Health GR campus
If you need someone to make an on-site visit during a mental health crisis
Mobile Crisis Response Team
Children & Adults
24/7
Clinicians make visits wherever help is needed in Kent County. A parent must be present when working with children.
Call (616) 333-1000
If someone needs an assessment, referral, or treatment
Medicaid or Uninsured:
Go to Network180 Access Center or call (616) 336-3909.
Commercial Insurance or Medicare:
Look on the back of your health insurance card for the number for behavioral health services and questions.
Veterans
Call 988 and press 1
VA Hospital, 5838 Metro Way SW, Wyoming MI
616-249-5300 Ext. 30334 – Mental Health Resources
Map of Local Resources
More Resources
Connect with an LGBTQ+ Affirming Counselor
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text: “START” to 678-678
Network 180 Community Resources
A helpful list of community resources available to anyone who’d like assistance.
Our Mental Health Collective
Provides culturally responsive and affirming mental health care resources and support