Other Resources

Free Tax Preparation for those who are eligible for the federal earned income tax credit. The Kent County Tax Credit Coalition can help you complete your income tax return and apply for the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a refundable federal income tax credit for working individuals and families. There are several locations in Kent County where you can get help. To learn more, Call 211 at United Way or 616-459-2255

Arbor Circle is one of West Michigan's most comprehensive providers of mental health counseling, substance use treatment and family development programs. Their programs include Early Childhood Services, Youth Development Services, Family Based Services, Outpatient Services and Community Based Recovery Services. For more information contact Arbor Circle at 1115 Ball AVenue NE, Grand Rapids MI 49505; telephone: 616-456-6571; www.arborcircle.org

THRIVE is a refugee support organization located at 1730 56th St SW, Wyoming Mi 49418; telephone 616-206-4477; www.refugeesupportgr.org

There are health clinics in Grand Rapids for people who have no health insurance or underinsured.

The Kent County Health Department operates six public health clinics in Kent County. Services are provided by appointment. You can visit the clinic most convenient for you to receive:

Immunizations – childhood, adolescent, and adult. Call 616-632-7200 for an appointment.

International travel – located at Fuller Clinic only. Call 616-632-7200 for a travel appointment.

TB testing – not administered on Thursdays. Call 616-632-7200 for an appointment.

WIC – Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Call 616-632-7200 for an appointment.

All Kent County Public Health Clinics are staffed by Public Health Nurses who can answer your health questions, and help you find other services in the community for you and your family.