Support Groups
You are not alone!
Experience the freedom that comes from the shared experience and support of others
70×7 Life Recovery
Grand Rapids Program Center
2950 Clyde Park Ave SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 454-4925
email: strongertogether@70x7liferecovery.org
Serves those returning from incarceration and the families of those presently incarcerated.
For those returning – life skills classes, mentoring, job readiness and job placement
For the families – hope, encouragement, support and practical knowledge about the corrections system
Stronger Together Family Support Group
Helping families of the incarcerated with encouragement, strength, resources and hope.
1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 PM, Kentwood Community Church (2950 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming 49509)
Men’s Clear Group
A men’s group of returning citizens, law enforcement, and other resource representatives that work to break the cycle of recidivism.
Women’s Clear Group
A women’s group of returning citizens, law enforcement, and other resource representatives that work to break the cycle of recidivism.
Anxiety Resource Center
312 Grandville Ave
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 356-1614
Anxiety Disorders
A weekly support group open to anyone who has an anxiety problem. Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 and 7-8:30pm
Teen Anxiety Disorders
A laid-back, welcoming environment for teens (ages 13-17) to recognize they aren’t alone. Find others who get it and learn skills to manage your anxiety. Wednesdays 4:30 – 5:45 pm
OCD
A weekly support group open to anyone who has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders. Wednesdays 7-8:30pm
Social Outings
A great opportunity to have fun, meet new friends while challenging your anxiety in a variety of settings.
Calvary Church
Mental Illness Support Group
707 E Beltline AVE NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
616-956-9377
If you are caring for a loved one with mental illness, this support group is designed to give you encouragement, training and fellowship with others walking a similar journey.
Second Thursday monthly 6:30-8pm
Community Recovery
Several Support groups for many issues, free dinner (anxiety, depression, codependency, addiction, and more)
New Community Church
2340 Dean Lake Ave
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Friday nights, dinner 6 pm, worship 7pm, groups 8pm
Calvary Christian Reformed Church
3500 Byron Center Rd
Wyoming, MI 49519
Monday nights, dinner 6 pm, worship 7pm, groups 8pm
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Grand Rapids (DBSA)
embracingbipolar1@gmail.com
Kristin Finn
(616) 365-1853
Sara Watrous
(616) 680-0246
sarahjanejarm@gmail.com
Our goal is to support and educate people with bipolar disorder and depression. You are not alone and we’re here to help. We also provide support, hope, and insight to family and friends.
Support Group meetings 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 7-8:45 pm at:
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
1700 Woodward SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Emotions Anonymous
New Community Church
Celebrate Recovery
2340 Dean Lake Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 557-2130
Emotions Anonymous is 12 step international fellowship of men and women who desire to improve their emotional well-being.
Forest View Hospital
1055 Medical Park Dr.
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 942-9610
Families Supporting Families is a free community support group for families and friends who have been impacted by a loved one’s mental illness. The Families Supporting Families support group can help alleviate stresses by providing an opportunity to share personal experiences and to learn more about mental illness from mental health professionals.
First and third Tuesdays each month 6-7pm
Grand Rapids’ Broken People
Online and in-person support groups for broken people living with mental health conditions
Share your brokenness, encourage the hurting, build community, and search for meaning. If you are struggling with mental wellness, this may be for you.
Grand Valley State University
ALLENDALE CAMPUS: 206 STUDENT SERVICES CENTER
PEW CAMPUS: DEVOS 101 B
(616) 331-3266
GVSU counseling and support groups
Short-term individual and long-term group therapy are provided at no cost to currently registered GVSU students.
i understand
facebook.com/iunderstandloveheals
P.O. Box 822 Ada, 49301
Caregiver support group
3rd Tuesday 6:30-8pm
Ronald McDonald House
1232 Cedar St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49301
Loss Support Group
3rd Wednesday, 6:30-8pm
Fountain Street Church
24 Fountain St. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
i understand is for living in peace and understanding associated with losing a loved one by suicide or those suffering with a mental illness.
Kentwood Community Church
1200 60th Street
Kentwood, MI 49508
Celebrating God’s healing power over life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups.
Several support groups
Monday nights, worship 7pm, groups 8pm
NAMI Kent County
(616) 559-0045
info@namikent.org
NAMI Family Support Group
The NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness.3rd Tuesday 7 pm
Network 180
3310 Eagle Park Dr. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Cornerstone Church
1675 84th St SE
Caledonia, MI 49316
First Tuesday 6:30 – 8 pm
NAMI Connection
NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. These groups provide a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope.
3310 Eagle Park Dr. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
3rd Tuesday 7 pm
Native American Family Services
671 Davis Ave NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan
(616) 451-6767
The mission of NAFS is to deliver services and information that encourages healthy lifestyles. Our program strives to ensure the information and services are culturally relevant and age approptiate.
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
300 68th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 852-4001
pine rest support groups and classes
Pine Rest offers many support groups, therapy groups and classes for a wide range of needs, including addiction, anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, grief, lgbt, parenting, pregnancy and postnatal adjustment.
West Michigan Survivors of Suicide
(616) 285-5585
We encourage survivors to gather, to remember and to speak aloud the precious names of those lost to suicide. You are in a safe place with those who understand. If you are very new to the tragedy of suicide loss, despair may be your companion. We hope you find some time to rest your burden and share it with those of us who need no explanation.
Second Thursday monthly
Park Congregtional Church
10 Park Place, NE
Grand Rapids, MI
7-8:30 pm
Use Ransom St entrance