For non-urgent issues regarding personal or academic concerns, please reach out to your counselor. You can make appointments here:
Pamela Latus Counselor for students last names A - K Phone: 269-637-0507 Email: [email protected] Schedule an appointment (non-emergency) or email [email protected] or stop in the SSC Mike Teekamp L - Z Counselor for students last names L-Z Phone: 269-637-0594 Email: [email protected] Schedule an appointment at [email protected] or stop in the SSC Emergencies during school: If you experience an emergency during school, please come down to the Student Success Center or Main Office immediately! |
For Urgent Situations
Life Threatening Emergency Call 9-1-1 immediately National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line Text "HELLO" to 741741 Van Buren Community Mental Health Main Phone Number: 269-657-5574 or 269-637-5297 or toll free at 1-800-922-1418 South Haven Office Number: 269-637-5297 24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-922-1418 Allegan County Community Mental Health For Customer Services: 1-877-608-3568 or 269-686-5124 (TTY 269-686-5313) 24 Hour Crisis Line: 269-673-0202 or 888-354-0596 |
Local Resources
- If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you can get help through The Domestic Violence Coalition
- Find a counselor for some help or support at Van Buren Community Mental Health
- The Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency assists families experiencing emergencies in shelter, food, utility payments, and more.
- The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services assists families of Van Buren County through various financial and social programs.
- Van Buren/Cass District Health Department provides information and education on medical, dental, environmental health, substance abuse services and much more.
- If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, Lory's Place can help.
Helpful Hotlines & Websites
- If you have been a victim of sexual assault or rape, or are in a relationship where you feel that you are being abused:
National Sexual Assault Hotline or call 800.656.4673 (confidential, toll free, & available 24/7)
Love is Respect Teen Dating Hotline or call 866.331.9474 (confidential, toll fee, & available 24/7) - To report the abuse of a child or vulnerable adult:
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
855-444-3911 (toll free & available 24/7 ) - If you or someone you know is struggling with abuse, neglect, poverty, family crisis, or more:
Boys Town or call Boys Town National Hotline (for at-risk boys & girls) 800-448-3000 (confidential, toll free, & available 24/7)
- If you or someone you know has run away from home:
National Runaway Safeline
Call 1-800-RUNAWAY / 1-800-786-2929 or chat online (confidential, toll free, & available 24/7) - If you or someone you know is concerned they may have AIDS:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
1-800-CDC-INFO / 1-800-232-4636 (available Monday-Friday, 8 am-8 pm EST in English & Spanish) - If you or someone you know is dealing with substance abuse:
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
National Help Line 800-662-HELP (4357) (confidential, toll free, & available 24/7) - Concerns about eating disorders or body image:
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders
ANAD Hotline - 630-577-1330 (Monday – Friday / 10 am– 6 pm EST) - Questions about sexual orientation / gender identity:
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Crisis Line) 1-866-488-7386 (confidential, toll free, & available 24/7)
GLBT National Youth Talkline - 800-246-7743 (confidential, toll free, & available 24/7) - Support for homelessness, food stamps, and other government services
Michigan 2-1-1 or call 877-211-5253 - If you or someone you know may be pregnant and have concerns:
American Pregnancy Hotline or call 1-866-942-6466 (free & confidential)
Teen HOPE Parent Resource Center