Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Resources
Stronger Minds, Stronger Lakers
"Reaching out is not a weakness; it's how we rise together!"
University Counseling Center
The Grand Valley State University Counseling Center is a free, confidential service commited to suporting the well-bring and mental health of the GVSU community through prevention, education, and couseling.
UCC Mission
To enhance the well-being of our diverse GVSU community through mental health services, including prevention, education, and counseling.
What the Counseling Center Offers:
- Short-term individual counseling sessions for currently enrolled student and student-athletes.
- Unlimited group counseling and supprt groups
- Crisis and emergency services, including urgent care couseling during business hours and after hours support
- Outreach initiatives, workshops, seminars, and self-help resources
- Referral and consultation services- when longer-term or specialized care is needed, the Center helps connect students with community providers
- Specialized services such as support for substance use and harm reduction via their Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) program
OnRise
Modern Care for Modern Heros
Modern, athlete-informed mental health care and support for real people, on and off the field.
Crisis care Line
(865) 288-8970
What does OnRise Offer?
- 24/7/365 crisis support with real human response
- Licensed therapy sessions with mental health clinicians available within 48 hours
- Peer support through trained, retired athletes who understand the pressures of sports life
- Psychiatry care, including access to board-certified psychiatric providers
- Sports performace and mental-training support to help optimize mental and emotional resilience
- Nutritional support to help fuel both body and mind- recognizing overall wellness involves more than just mental care
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