Counseling, Health & Wellness at Aquinas College
Spiritual, Health and Mental Wellbeing
We recognize that we can all feel the effects of uncertainty, change, stress and anxiety, especially over time. We encourage you to practice self-care as well as care for your loved ones and your neighbors. If you are in need of support, please reach out to our confidential campus resources below.
In case of a mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
- Campus Ministry staff are available for virtual pastoral care and spiritual companionship.
- Our Campus Chaplains are available to talk with any student or employee who would like to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation or for spiritual counsel. Contact Fr. Stan Drongowski at sad004@aquinas.edu or Fr. Bob Keller at rk003@aquinas.edu to make an appointment.
- For urgent needs, please contact Campus Safety at (616) 632-2462 for assistance in contacting the Counselor On-Call.
Counseling, Health and Wellness Services
- Counseling services are available to students and employees with our professional counseling staff. Email CHWS@aquinas.edu or call (616) 632-2905 to make an appointment with a campus counselor.
- For urgent needs, please contact Campus Safety at (616) 632-2462 for assistance in contacting the Counselor On-Call.
Employee Assistance Center (EAC)
- Faculty and staff may contact the Employee Assistance Center (EAC) for counseling services and more. Information about how to start the process, schedule an appointment and more is available on the Human Resources page of Acorn.
- The AQ Health Center is operated by Mercy Health to provide convenient access to medical professionals and a variety of health care services right on campus.
- Residence Life Central Office is located in Regina Hall #005. Call us at (616) 632-2944 or email reslife@aquinas.edu.
- RA Duty Phones (7 p.m.-7 a.m.): East RA (616) 490-4268 or West RA (616) 490-4267.
Additional Resources
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline (24/7): 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741
- Network180 Crisis Services (Kent County Community Mental Health Authority): (616) 336-3909 or 1-800-749-7720
- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Stay Well program (Michigan.gov/StayWell) offers a COVID-19 hotline, free Headspace web service, free 24/7 confidential counseling hotline and other resources.