Self-Help Resources
There are many ways to strengthen your emotional health without ever setting foot in our office. We’ve gathered a set of customized online tools and links to support you in learning and practicing habits of mental wellness.
Keep in mind, you can also make use of our wellness room and equipment as well as the Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) platform. You can also use to better understand your symptoms.
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Adoptee Experience
See our library resources .
Anxiety
(including social phobia, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress)
Helpful apps
- Breathing Zone:
- CBT-i Coach:
- Mindshift:
- Moodnotes:
- Headspace: |
- PTSD Coach:
- Pacifica:
- Pause:
- Smiling Mind: |
- Virtual Hope Box: |
See our library resources .
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
See our library resources
Crisis Support
Depression & Bipolar
Helpful apps
- Optimism:
- Moodnotes:
- Pacifica:
- Virtual Hope Box: |
See our library resources .
Eating disorders
See our library resources .
Grief
See our library resources .
Helping a friend
Mindfulness Meditation
Websites
Audio Meditation Guides
Interviews, Presentations and Videos
- - Greg Boyle (Jesuit priest, author, founder of Homeboy Industries)
- - Frederick Buechner (author)
- - Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons (researchers & authors)
- - Kelly McGonigal (health psychologist)
Helpful apps
- Insight Timer: |
- Headspace: |
- Pacifica:
- Smiling Mind: |
See our library resources .
Neurodivergence & Autism
- See our library resources .
Pain Management
- (pain management education)
- (what to do when pain flares)
- (understanding and managing migraine toolkits)
- (Pain Science)
- (TedX Talk)
- (website) and
Personal Growth
See our library resources .
Pornography
Helpful apps
See our library resources .
Premarital Counseling
Premarital counselors/workshops
- Catholic Charities
(616) 356-6289 / - Kristin Kuiper, MSW (983 Spaulding SE, Ada)
(616) 682-7160 / - April Oglesby, LLMFT (1345 Monroe Ave, Ste 204, Grand Rapids)
(616) 213-0894 / - Michelle Zomer, LMSW (103 College Ave SE, Ste 103, Grand Rapids)
(616) 222-0424 /
- Catholic Charities
Pregnancy
Psychosis
Relationships
See our library resources .
Self Harm
Helpful apps
- Calm Harm: |
Sexual assault & Misconduct
- ÃÛÌÒapp Safer Spaces
- Sexual Assault Prevention Team resources (ÃÛÌÒapp)
- Victim Rights Information (ÃÛÌÒapp)
- Safer Spaces Brochure
- Sextortion Flyer (ÃÛÌÒapp)
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) or
- YWCA Crisis Line: 616-776-RAPE (7273)
See our library resources .
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Stress & Self-Care
Helpful apps
- Headspace: |
- Smiling Mind: |
- Optimism:
- Moodnotes:
- Breathing Zone:
- Pacifica:
- Pause:
- Virtual Hope Box: |
See our library resources .
Substance Use
See our library resources .
Suicide Prevention
- – text HOME to 741741
- 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Helpful apps
- My3:
Suicide Prevention Resources
See our library resources .
Technology use
Other mental health information
Helpful Apps
- Optimism:
- Mood Meter:
- Daylio:
See our library resources .
Concerned about a student’s well-being? Submit a Student Concern report for follow-up by caring staff members on campus. In case of emergency, call 911 or Campus Safety (616-526-3333).
NOTE: Downloading and installing any software on personal devices is at the device owner's risk.