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.
- Gary Moline, Counselor (Auto, Aviation, Construction, Diesel, Engineering, HVAC, Precision Machining and Welding)- garymoline@kentisd.org
- Angie Pulera, Counselor (Hospitality/Culinary, Graphic Communications, Digital Animation & Game Programming, Networking & Cybersecurity, Mechatronics, Teacher Academy and Agriscience for Plants & Animals)- angelapulera@kentisd.org
- Lara Roessler, Counselor (Criminal Justice, Health Programs and Entrepreneurship & Marketing) - lararoessler@kentisd.org
- Gerry Verwey, Principal - gerryverwey@kentisd.org
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Kristen Doneth, Launch U Coordinator - kristendoneth@kentisd.org
- Deborah VanDyke, Counselor - deborahvandyke@kentisd.org
- Mary Musto, Teacher Consultant - marymusto@kentisd.org
Kent ISD Mental Health Liaison Staff
- Colton Cnossen, Social Worker (Mental Health Crisis Counseling) - coltoncnossen@kentisd.org
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.
HQ - Runaway youth and drop-in center
Call 616 406 3945 or contact info@hqgr.org to connect with HQ.
WMCAT
Offers a comprehensive, updated list of resources including everything from shelter and transportation to recreation and volunteer opportunities.
Project NorthStar
Funded through Michigan Works, Project Northstar helps students get a job, finish high school or earn a GED or start college
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.
Trevor Project
Offers counseling over the phone at 1-866-488-7386.
Text and chat options also available on their website.
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.
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.
Not sure where to begin? Start here:
One thing is for certain, these are challenging times...but...we are all in this together. Please know that we are 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.
