Calvin Christian Counseling Resources
Connect with our counselors or use the links below to get your questions answered and the help you need. We are here to equip students to find purpose and success – personally, academically, and professionally.
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Our Counselors
Hannah VanderWall
School Social Worker
Hannah VanderWall is passionate about nurturing students and staff to share and reflect on their and other’s life experiences. She believes God created each of us as unique image-bearers but also intended for us to learn together as a community. Hannah received her B.A. in Social Work at Calvin University and Masters of Social Work with a clinical emphasis through Michigan State University. She started her career at Bethany Christian Services serving refugee and immigrant youth. While working as a case manager at BCS she attended many school meetings to support youth resettling in America. It was here that Hannah discovered a deeper passion for school social work. She values the opportunities schools provide to support and challenge students in their walks of life.
Contact for 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th Grades: 616.257.4206
Nate Vander Wal
School Counselor
Nate Vander Wal cherishes the opportunity to serve CCHS students and families through personal, academic, and career/college counseling and support. He taught math, science, and Bible to middle and high school students for 15 years before becoming a school counselor, and he joined the CCHS staff in 2018.
Nate received his B.A. in Education from Calvin University and his Masters of Education in School Counseling from Grand Valley State University. He is a member of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).
Contact for 10th, 11th & 12th Grades and for career/college/testing information: 616.257.4205
Counselors can consult with families during office hours. However, counselors do not always monitor emails or voicemails outside of school hours. If there is an immediate need or safety concern, please reach out to the following local agencies and crisis lines. Call 911 for any life-threatening emergencies.
Resources
- Network180 – Kent County Community Mental Health
790 Fuller, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Network180 is open 24/7 for walk-in assessments and mental health crisis services for all ages. Appointments for assessment and evaluation are also available by calling 616-336-3909. - Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
For outpatient therapy and program questions call the Central Access line at 866-852-4001
For crisis and assessment for inpatient hospitalization call the Contact Center at 616-455-9200 - Forest View Hospital
Call 800-949-8439 for a no-cost, confidential assessment 24/7. - Pediatrician or Family Doctor
You can always contact your child’s physician with concerns about mental health. They can assess and refer you to their preferred providers or emergency services. - 24/7 Crisis Helplines:
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Youth Line crisis helpline: Text TEEN2TEEN to 839863