South Christian
High School

Directory of Community Counseling Agencies,
Support Groups, & Other Resources

www.addvance.com - ADDvance: A Resource for Women and Girls with ADD

The ADDvance website, first created in 1996, is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Created by Patricia Quinn, M.D. and Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D., leaders in the field of AD/HD. The ADDvance website provides information and support to women and girls.

www.arborcircle.org- Arbor Circle

      Arbor circle offers individual, family, and group counseling. They also operate a 24 hour crisis line and shelter for youth ages 10-17 who have run away, are thinking about running away, are without permanent shelter or consistent adult supervision/or have been asking to leave their home, are experiencing family crisis, or are in need of protection.

www.bethany.org- Bethany Christian Services

      This organization is a non-profit, pro-life, Christian adoption and family services agency with more than 75 locations in 31 states and ministries in 15 other countries. Bethany offers support for families with adopted children and confidential resources for pregnant teens.

www.cssgr.org- Catholic Social Services

      This agency provides a variety of mental health services for adults and children on individual, couple, family, or group basis. They specialize in providing in-home counseling and support services to families and work to strengthen families by providing relationship skill building.

www.chadd.org- Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

      CHADD works to improve the lives of people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder through education, advocacy, and support.

www.co.kent.mi.us/health- Kent County Health Department

      The Kent County Health Department provides a variety of support group services and opportunities for all ages. This department also provides support for teens that abuse substances through their Substance Abuse Coordinating Agency.

www.dablodgett.org- D.A. Blodgett Services for Children and Families

      D.A. Blodgett provides a variety of support groups for pregnant teens and/or teen that are parents.

www.gr-ywca.org- YWCA of Grand Rapids: Domestic Violence Services

      The YWCA provides individual counseling specializing in therapy for women who are victims of rape or domestic violence.

www.pinerest.org- Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services: Eating disorders Treatment Program

      This health service agency provides a continuum of services for all ages including Intensive outpatient counseling, residential services, partial and in-patient hospitalization and programs for prevention and education.

www.projectrehab.org- Project Rehab

      Project Rehab offers short-term residential services and intensive outpatient treatment including family counseling services. They also seek to provide prevention and education services for community groups, school, or teen involved in alcohol or other drug related issues.

www.wedgwood.org- Wedgwood Christian Youth and Family Services

      Wedgwood combines professional excellence with Christian values to challenge individuals and families to gain new insights and skills. They provide comprehensive treatment for children, adolescents, and their families.

www.xxxchurch.com - xxxchurch

      This is a Christian website that deals with the problem of pornography. One of its founders, Craig Gross, spoke at SCHS in November, 2003.