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We have a Title IX Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators whose job is to connect you with resources and help you feel safe and connected. They're also here to help if you want to file a complaint or learn about the process of doing so. If you have a concern that you believe may be:

  • Sexual harassment
  • Stalking
  • Sexual assault
  • Domestic or dating violence
  • Sexual exploitation
  • or any other form of gender or sex based discrimination,

 Even if you are unsure, please report it.  

Report a Title IX Concern

On-Campus Resources

Where to go for help on-campus.

Counseling

For students: The counselors in our Counseling and Career Development center are licensed for personal counseling. You can request a one-hour personal counseling appointment by calling (616) 234-4130 or schedule a first time appointment online. 

For Employees: Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) services are available to all employees (except student employees), their spouses and children living in their household. Services are available 24/7 via the hotline numbers: (800) 442-0809 or (616) 455-6210. Employee health insurance covers mental health support as well. You can search mental health providers through the website directory for your plan: Blue Cross Blue Shield or MESSA.

GRCC Police

If you would like to involve GRCC police, you can contact them directly at (616) 234-4911, or (616) 234-4010 for non-emergencies. GRCC Police can also provide a Safe Walk service for you to enhance your safety and peace of mind if you must walk after dark. Available downtown and on the Lakeshore campus.

Off-Campus Resources

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.

Police

Grand Rapids Police Department

Emergency 911
Nonemergency (616) 456-3400
Investigates incidents within the City of Grand Rapids, including the GRCC Main Devos Campus and Leslie E. Tassell MTEC, when GRCC Police are not on duty

Ottawa County Sheriff Department

Emergency 911
Nonemergency (800) 249-0911
Investigates incidents within Ottawa County, including the GRCC Lakeshore Campus

24/7 Hotlines

Medical Services

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Programs

On-call nurse examiner programs are especially important for victims of sexual assault for evaluation, treatment, and evidence collection.

They are available 24 hours a day at no cost.

YWCA of Grand Rapids

25 Sheldon Blvd., Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-YWCA (454-9922)

Resilience

411 Butternut Dr., Holland, MI 49424
(800) 848-5991

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

100 Michigan NE, Grand Rapids
(616) 391-1680

Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital

1840 Wealthy SE, Grand Rapids
(616) 744-7740

Trinity Health St Mary’s Hospital

200 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids  
(616) 685-6789

University of Michigan Health-West Hospital

5900 Byron Center Avenue SW, Wyoming
(616) 252-7123

Holland Hospital

602 Michigan Avenue, Holland
(616) 392-5141

Corewell Health Zeeland Community Hospital

8333 Felch Street, Zeeland
(616) 772-4644

Planned Parenthood

Plannedparenthood.org

Emergency Housing

Personal Protection Order

Kent County 17th Circuit Court

180 Ottawa Ave. NW, Suite 3500
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 632-5071

Ottawa County 20th Circuit Court

414 Washington Ave., Suite 300
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 846-8320

Statewide Sexual Assault Hotline

(855) VOICES4

Let’s End Campus Sexual Assault

mi.gov/campussexualassault

Transportation

The Rapid (Bus)

(616) 776-1100
Ridetherapid.org

Yelp Page to Local Taxi Services

THE BEST 10 Taxis in Grand Rapids, MI - Last Updated April 2023 - Yelp

State of Michigan Ridesharing Program for Commuters

Ridesharing (michigan.gov)

Amtrack

Amtrak Tickets, Schedules and Train Routes

Immigration Resources

Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON)

Provides free immigration legal services for low-income clients, for their family reunification and humanitarian based cases.

Languages spoken by JFON staff/volunteers   

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Arabic
  • Kinyarwanda
  • Burmese

207 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 446-5467
Appointment only: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
 

Migrant Legal Aid

Free and low cost legal and social support for migrant and seasonal farm and food workers

1104 Fuller Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
(616) 454-5055
Google Voice and WhatsApp:
(616) 303-1529
mbennett@migrantlegalaid.org

Additional Resources

Please consider some of the other options available to you on the GetHelp webpage as well as various options near you. The Find Help site can help you find resources and other free or reduced cost programs depending on your need, and United Way – 211 is another option that connects people to more than 2,900 services.

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