Mental Health Resources
School Counselors, Social Workers and Support Staff
Kent ISD has school counselors and social workers available to continue to support our students and families. Please email your child’s school staff listed below for assistance.
Parenting Resources
Helping your student during the COVID-19 pandemic
Helping Children Cope with Changes Resulting from COVID-19
Helpful Tips from the National Association of School Psychologists.
A Guide to Supporting the Social-Emotional Needs of Students
Tips for helping students cope from the Michigan Department of Education.
Self Care Strategies
Local Resources for Basic Needs Support
Food, housing, employment, and financial support.
United Way
Food assistance and pantries, utility assistance, CoVid 19 Kent County Resources
Call: 211
Feeding America
Check here for a map for local food resources.
WMCAT
Offers a comprehensive, updated list of resources including everything from shelter and transportation to recreation and volunteer opportunities.
Mental Health Support Resources
Arbor Circle
Mental health counseling, substance use treatment and family development programs.
Ele’s Place
Grief and loss support for children and their families.
The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan
Proactive mental health and suicide prevention education to improve and save lives.
I Understand Love Heals
Offers compassionate comfort to those affected by suicide and mental illness.
The Pride Center
Empowering our LGBTQ Community through supportive services and awareness.
Advice: Finding a Therapist
Mental Health Crisis Resources
Accessing Mental Health in a Crisis (Spanish)
Accessing Mental Health in a Crisis (English)
Network 180
(Medicaid and those who are uninsured)
616-336-3909
790 Fuller Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Suicide Hotline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.
Pine Rest
800-678-5500
Multiple locations throughout West Michigan
Forest View Hospital
616-942-9610
1055 Medical Park Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Salvation Army Warmline
Call to connect with peer specialists to talk, work through anxiety, stress and loneliness.
888-PEER-753 (888-733-7753)
OK2SAY
Anyone can report tips on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, or schools. Tips can be submitted 24/7.
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David Moncada CounselorSend an Email
• Applied Construction Technology
• Automotive Technology
• Criminal Justice
• Diesel Equipment &Technology
• Health Career Foundations
• Precision Machining -
Angie Pulera Counselor 364-8421Send an Email
• Auto Collision Repair
• Graphic Communication
• Hospitality/Culinary
• Networking & Cybersecurity
• Mechatronics
• Teacher Academy and Welding -
Lara Roessler Counselor 365-2331Send an Email
• Agriscience for Plants & Animals
• Aviation
• Digital Animation & Game Programming
• Engineering & Architectural Design
• Entrepreneurship & Marketing,
• Health Sciences (Bio Med, Diagnostics, EMT, MA, NT/PCT, Pharm Tech)
• HVACR
One thing is for certain, these are challenging times, but we're all in this together. Please know that we're here for you and none of us walks alone; there are people in your school community ready and happy to help. We hope that the information provided gives you resources to navigate your needs. Now more than ever, our mental, social and physical well-being are important to monitor and address. Keeping our community healthy is our goal; let us know how we can help.
