On Campus

• Talk to a mental health professional (GVSU Counseling Center (616) 331-3266). After hours you may
  talk to your RA or call Public Safety at (616) 331-3255.
• Talk to others: friends, family, doctor, clergy (campus ministry), RA, graduate assistants, professor, or
  counselor at (616) 331-3266.
• Ask a relative or friend to stay with you. If there is no one available you can go to a healthcare facility
  such as a campus health center, hospital or urgent care center.
• Avoid alcohol and other non-prescribed drugs.

Off Campus

• Call a suicide hotline (in Ottawa County, call toll free (866) 512-HELP (4357); in Kent County, call
  (616) 336-3535; and nationwide, call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433).

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