never lose

Hope

No one is immune from struggles in life and you are not alone. It can be difficult to see beyond a particular crisis, circumstance or situation. When this occurs, it can be beneficial to verbally process your thoughts, feelings and emotions with a trained professional.The simple act of being ‘heard’ and feeling truly understood is what often fuels hope.

 

Sandy Kemink, LMSW

Sandy Kemink
Sandy Kemink

Sandy Kemink is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a member of National Association of Social Workers. She received her degree from Loyola University School of Social Work in Chicago. She has provided counseling and psychotherapy services from a Christian worldview to individuals, couples and families since 1990.

Sandy provides a confidential and safe place for people to talk about the challenges, difficulties, and struggles in their life and in their relationships. She works together with her clients to create an effective plan that is tailored to their specific needs and what they hope to accomplish and achieve.

“It is my passion to help people explore patterns in their life and relationships. It’s my intent to provide hope and encouragement as people courageously take steps to make their lives more manageable. The relationship with each of my clients is important to me. I consider it a privilege to be trusted in people’s lives as a facilitator in a healing process.”

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Resources

SUICIDE

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255

We can all help prevent suicide.The Lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support  for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

Survivors of Suicide
West Michigan SOS Meetings
www.angelfire.com/mi2/westmisos

West Michigan Survivors of Suicide
www.wmsos.com

Mental Health Information and Referrals
2-1-1

Self-Injury Crisis Hotline
800-366-8288

ABUSE

Sexual Assault Hotline
877-995-5247

Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Hotline
800-662-4357

The National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
www.ndvh.org

National Dating Abuse Helpline
1-866-331-9474
www.loveisrespect.org

Women’s health & Wellness

Jill Tanis, HHC, AADP, TCM
Life Coach | Practical Soulful Guidance for the Overwhelmed Woman
Co-Founder of The Nourish to Flourish Society
www.jilltanis.com | www.nourishtoflourishsociety.com | 616-283-5484


Dr. Barb DuPree, M.D.

Barb is a gynecologist, women’s health provider for almost 30 years and a menopause care specialist for the past ten. She is the director of the Women’s Midlife Services at Holland Hospital and Founder of:
MiddlesexMD https://middlesexmd.com/pages/meet

Contact

Sandy@8thStreetCounseling.com   |   616-613-6753