Adoption Services
Available to families interested in adopting a child. You may call Catholic Social Services for more information at 616-522-0836.
http://www.cssgr.org

Counseling
Individual, family and play therapy available to families with all insurances except straight Medicaid. For more information call Catholic Social Services at 616-522-0836.
http://www.cssgr.org

Financial Matters
The Financial Literacy program at Michigan State University Extension is dedicated to helping people improve their lives through an educational process that applies knowledge to critical needs, issues, and opportunities. This website is designed to assist individuals and families in gaining understanding in basic financial management related topics through web-based resources and educational tools. Information available regarding extension curricula, budgeting basics, smart saving, investing for success, credit wise, insurance basics, retirement basics, tax information and bankruptcy education.
http://www.fm.fcs.msue.msu.edu/

Healthy Relationship Counseling
First Assembly of God 2973 E. Bluewater Hwy, Ionia 616-527-0007

Healthy Relationship Counseling
Saranac Community Church 125 S. Bridge, Saranac 616-642-6322

Healthy Relationship Counseling
Lyons Baptist Church 507 Hunt St., Lyons 989-855-3898

Healthy Relationship Counseling
Ionia Nazarene 83 E. Tuttle, Ionia 616-527-9350

Healthy Relationship Counseling
Good Shephard Lutheran 10305 Bluewater Hwy, Lowell 616-897-8307

Healthy Relationship Counseling
Temple Baptist Church 1978 S. State, Ionia 616-527-1950

Healthy Relationship Counseling
Catholic Social Services 302 E. Main, Ionia 616-527-0836

Healthy Relationship Counseling
Jordan Christian Counseling 830 Jordan Lake St., Lake Odessa 616-374-7410

Healthy Relationship Counseling
Hughes, Ray A ACSW 2300 Main, Ionia 616-527-0326

Healthy Relationship Counseling
Paul J. Critelli, Ph.D. 9097 W. Belding, Belding 616-794-0985

Healthy Relationship Counseling
Inner Access Therapy Center 227 W. Main Suite 235, Ionia 616-527-2619

Healthy Relationship Counseling
Child & Family Wellness Counseling Center 1419 E. Grand River, Portland 517-647-4600

Healthy Relationship Counseling
Amazing Miracles 227 W. Main, Ionia 616-527-9373

Healthy Relationship Counseling
Linda Kimmel, MA LLPC 911 Fourth Ave., Lake Odessa 616-374-7410

Healthy Relationship Counseling
First Christian Church-Pre-marital Counseling 130 E. Washingon St., Ionia 616-527-1270

Healthy Relationship Counseling
First Baptist Church of Lowell-Pre-marital Counseling 2275 W. Main St., Lowell 616-897-7168
www.healthymarriagesgr.com

Healthy Relationship Counseling
Portland United Methodist Church Pre-marital and Marital only 310 E. Bridge, Portland 517-647-4649

Healthy Relationship Counseling
4 Health Wellness Center 77 Bridge St., Saranac 616-642-6466

Library
Alvah N. Belding Library 302 East Main Street Belding, MI 48809 616-794-1450 Hours of Operation Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Storytime and Lapsit begin at the end of September. Check your local newspaper or call the library for exact dates and times.
http://belding.llcoop.org

Library
Clarksville Area Library 130 South Main Clarksville, MI 48815 616-693-1001 Hours of Operation Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 12 Noon to 7:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
http://clarksville.llcoop.org

Library
George W. Spindler Memorial Library 186 North Main Woodland, MI 48897 269-367-4694 Hours of Operation Monday 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 12 Noon, and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Storytime will begin in September and end in May. Times are at 9:00 a.m. and the second at 10:00 a.m. Activities and concepts related to the book, registration is required. Both storytimes are for families with children birth to five years of age. Check your local newspaper or call the library for dates.

Library
Lyons Public Library 309 Bridge St., Lyons 989-855-3414

Library
Portland Library City Hall, top floor 773 East Grand River Portland, MI 48875 517-647-6981 Hours of Operation Monday and Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No definate plans for story time due to a new location. Call for more information.
http://portland.llcoop.org

Library
Lake Odessa Library 1007 4th Avenue Lake Odessa, MI 48849 616-374-4591 Hours of Operation Monday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon Lap Time for 2&3 year olds starting in September in the morning Story Time for 4&5 year olds starting in September in the afternoon Registration is required, check your local paper or call the library for exact dates and times.
http://lakeodessa.llcoop.org

Library
Saranac Public Library 61 North Bridge Saranac, MI 48881 616-642-9146 Hours of Operation Monday 12 Noon-7:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Storytime for 3-5 year olds in the fall. Check your local newspaper or call the library for exact dates and times.
http://saranac.llcoop.org

Library
Orleans Library 3069 Palmer Rd., P.O. Box 44 Orleans, MI 48865 616-761-3475

Library
Palo Library 8315 Mill St., Palo 989-637-4359

Library
Ionia Hall Fowler Memorial Library 126 East Main Ionia, MI 48846 616-527-3680 Hours of Operation Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lapsit program for 18 month to 3 year old on Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m. and then a second session at 10:45 a.m. from September 13th to October 18th. We will do a Preschool program on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. from October 19th to November 23rd. Another lapsit program will be available in January. In March, attend a pajama party each Monday at 7:00 p.m. at the library. Registration is required.
http://ionia.llcoop.org

Library
Sunfield District Library 112 Main, Sunfield 517-566-8065

Michigan Works!
The Central Area Michigan Works! Sercice Centers offer the following services to help in finding the job that is right for you. All assistance is free. Services for job seekers include: Michigan Talent Bank & Job Bank, Applications and Referrals and Resume Development and Job Search Assistance. Services for employers include: Michigan's Talent Bank & Michigan's Job Bank, Recruitment and Referral and Training. For more information call 616-527-1360 or 1-800-678-9726.
http://www.michiganworks.org

Parks and Recreation
Ionia Armory, Community Center, 439 East Main Stree, Ionia. For more information or to receive their newsletter call 616-523-1800.
http://ci.ionia.mi.us

Post-Adoption Services
Available for families who have adopted special needs children. Support group meets once a month and a lending library of resources and videos are available. There are no fees for this service. If you are interested in finding out more, call Catholic Social Services at 616-522-0836.
http://www.cssgr.org

Pregnancy Counseling and Support
For those who are pregnant and unsure or who have a mental illness impacting their decisions. Home visits available and no fee for this service. Also will train professionals on "Adoption is an Option." To find out more, call Catholic Social Services at 616-522-0836.
http://www.cssgr.org