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: platus@shps.org
Schedule an appointment (non-emergency)
or email jromero@shps.org or stop in the SSC


Mike Teekamp  L - Z
Counselor for students last names L-Z
Phone: 269-637-0594
Email: mteekamp@shps.org
Schedule an appointment at jromero@shps.org
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.
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• 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)
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• 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
  

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