Need Help?
Call…First Call For Help…2-1-1 (Landline) or (616)459-2255 (Cell Phone)
United Way’s 2-1-1 is a free informational and referral services hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to all Kent County residents. United Way’s 2-1-1 provides a central resource for local community services and information for those in need. The service is available in both English and Spanish.
Byron Center Ministries ………………………………………………(616)878-6000
Byron Community Ministries is an outreach of twenty two sponsoring and supporting churches. It is committed to serving the needs of disadvantaged, lower economic, in-need, at-risk, and senior persons in the wider Byron area, without preference, in the name of Christ.
Buist Community Assistance Center…………………………………………….......(616)583-4080
Provides a community food pantry and new and gentle used clothing.
The Children’s Assessment Center…………………………………………..............(616)336-5160
Assists, protects, and assesses child victims of suspected sexual abuse. Parents can talk with a counselor to discuss prevention, indication of sexual abuse, and internet safety information free of charge. The Center provides education and community presentations, support groups for child victims and family, and crisis intervention for victims.
Network 180……………………………………………………………(616)336-3765
Network 180 is comprised of over 25 agencies throughout Kent County that provide high quality mental health services to infants, children, families and adults. For many, Network 180 is the first place of contact when a family needs help. Services are provided for those who do not have insurance, have insurance, or are Medicaid eligible. Services are also bi-lingual.
Suicide Prevention Are you in crisis?................................... Please call 1-800-273-TALK
Are you feeling desperate, alone or hopeless? Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call will be routed to the nearest crisis center to you.
MAKE THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS
If you need to ask questions or get help with parenting issues:
Child and Family Resource Council………………………....…(616)454-HOPE
Parent Helpline (24 hours a day)…………………………...(800) 942-4357
If you need to ask questions or make a report about suspected child or adult abuse or neglect:
Protective Services (FIA)………………………………………….(616)247-6300
If you have questions or need help with child development issues:
Early On of Kent County…………………………………………….(616)365-2310
If you need information about available child care:
Kent Regional 4-C………………………………………………………….(616)451-8281
If you need to ask questions or get help after a sexual assault, domestic violence
or date rape:
National Domestic Violence Hotline.........................................1-800-799-SAFE
Safe Haven Ministries……………………………………………………….(616)452-6664
YWCA – Sexual Abuse Crisis Line (24-hr)……………………………(616)776-7273
YWCA – Domestic Crisis Center (24-hr)……………………………….(616)451-2744
www.redcrosswcm.org www.arborcircle.org
616-456-8661 616-456-7775
D.A. Blodgett Services for Children and Families
616-451-2021
www.familyoutreachcenter.org www.goodwillgr.org
616-247-3815 616-532-4200
www.iserv.net/~hcwm www.hopenetwork.org
616-742-0221 616-248-5900
Salvation Army- Booth Services
www.tsa-wmni.org
616-459-5443
www.wmichls.org www.grwrc.org
616-774-0672 616-458-5443
Pine Rest
http://www.pinerest.org/
800.678.5500
***This information is provided as information only and is not an endorsement of Byron Center Public Schools.
For the most up to date list of community resources please visit: http://www.familyresourceguide.info/ - A directory of community services for children and their families in Kent County, Michigan.