We in the Heritage Counseling Office understand that there are many influences in an adolescent's life and that many outside factors can influence one's emotional and academic development.  While we are always available to meet with and assist students through a variety of experiences, part of becoming an adult involves knowing when to ask for help and whom to ask.  With this in mind, the information below is intended to be a resource for students and parents, inflorming you as to the outside counseling services offered in the Saginaw area.

COMFORT CORNERS—is now a new monthly grief support program: to help children, youth (ages 4-18) + parents/guardians, together grieving the death of a close family member or friend. The program includes separate age-related groups for children, youth and parents.

 

WHEN & WHERE: On the  4th Wednesday of each Month: *Feb 29th, March 28th, April 25th and May 23rd from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at  1st United Methodist Church of Saginaw  4790 Gratiot Rd (in Saginaw Twp).  Don’t worry about dinner; food will be provided.

 

Comfort Corners is provided as a FREE SERVICE to grieving families, but we ask you to please pre-register so that we can prepare materials and food.  Please call Susan Gentle or Pam Christe at 667-3440 or 800 275-4517 to ask questions and to register.

 

DIRECTIONS: 1st United Methodist Church, 4790 Gratiot, Saginaw:  1/4th mile east of Center & Gratiot Rds (the Kroger + Kmart Shopping Center).  Please enter in the “In” side or FIRST driveway east of the Edgewood Assisted Living facility, go to the back (north side) of the complex, park near, and enter through the center doors with the Green Canopy—and the welcome sign.

 

Comfort Corners is provided FREE through the generosity of several community sponsors:  Covenant Healthcare & VNA Hospice, Heartland Home HealthCare & Hospice, Hospice Advantage,  1st United Methodist Church of Saginaw, and The Stepping-Stone Grief and Trauma Center.

 

Our mission is to help children and their families move through their grief experience by enhancing healthy self-expression & coping skills and by renewing a sense of hope and community support. 




Catholic Family Service
Operated as a service of the Diocese of Saginaw, in conjunction with support from the United Way, Catholic Family Service provides counseling for individuals of all ages and with a wide range of concerns. CFS has three offices, one in Saginaw, one in Bay City, and one in Mt. Pleasant.
Child and Family Service
Child and Family Service, located on Davenport in Saginaw, provides counseling for a wide range of ages and concerns. Child and Family also operates their Sexual Assault Center, with clinicians specifically trained to work with individuals who have been affected by sexual assault.
Healthsource of Saginaw / White Pine Clinic
Healthsource of Saginaw provides both outpatient and inpatient psychiatric services, including their Chemical Dependency and White Pine Adolescent Clinics.
Innerlink Runaway / Transitional Living Services
This non-profit organization provides a safe place for teens who, for a variety of reasons, cannot go home. Students in the runaway services can stay for up to 15 days, receive transportation to and from school, and work with a case manager with the goal of successfully reuniting with the student's family. Innerlinks Transitional Living Program provides students age 17 and up with temporary housing and occupational, financial, and educational guidance.
Kairos Healthcare
This organization provides mental health care including detoxification programs and residential treatment, as well as online support for adolescents and their families. They accept most major medical insurances and are loacted in Bridgeport.
Saginaw County DHS / CPS
The Department of Human Services provides various systems of assistance for Saginaw County residents. The Child Protective Services Department handles all cases of child abuse and neglect.
Underground Railroad
This non-profit agency serves to support, protect, and empower victims of domestic violence.