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Work Life

Work Life is simply a connection between your work and your life.  Life can be full of stressors, large and small, at home and at work.  Fortunately, there is a place to turn.  GVSU Work Life is your link to information, resources, support and referrals on most any concern that you may experience, whether personal or work related.  Let us assist you in getting the information and answers that you need, get you on the right track again and take some of the stress out of your life.  We can provide you with fast referrals to experts who can help.

Summer Camp Options- View a list of local camps and summer programs, and find one that works best for you and your kid.

New Parent Resources - Maternity Management, adoption, nursing mother support...

Parenting - What Daddies Do Best discussion group, summer camps, parenting teens...

Child Care - Finding Child Care, Homework Hotline, Summer Care, Child Development...

Divorce - Divorce support groups introduce you to people who understand what you are going through.

Elder Care - Retirement Planning, Living Safely, Placement Resources, Medicaid/Medicare Resources and Information, Alzheimer's/Dementia Resources ...

Financial and Legal Services - Estate Planning, Long-term Care Insurance, Planning for Retirement, Living Wills, Attorney Issues, Family and Elder Law...

Encompass Employee Assistance Service
Emotional Well-being - Grief and loss, Personal Relationships, Marriage and Family Issues, Nontraditional Family Issues, Mental Health, Violence and Crisis...

• Five Free Counseling Sessions with Encompass.us.com (616) 459-9180
• 24 Hours-a-day, seven days-a-week crisis intervention through Encompass.us.com

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