Eastern Ottawa County Silent Observer Program!
After months of meetings, the Eastern Ottawa County Silent Observer program has been established....call 1-800-825-0221 with crime tip information!
HI Neighbor
Did you just move into the area or maybe just had a baby or know of anyone who has in the last six months? Do you wish you knew more about the community and the merchants in the area? If so, contact Hi Neighbor at 895-9315. She welcomes newcomers and pampers new parents with a great informational package about our community. There is no cost or obligation to receive this great package. The package includes some very nice gifts from area merchants.
Allendale Community Foundation!
We have exciting news! The Allendale Community Foundation has been created and is a component fund of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation. The Allendale Community Foundation is a non-profit community corporation created by and for the people of Allendale. Donors to the Allendale Community Foundation will have great flexibility in their giving, as the foundation accepts a variety of gifts. This endowment fund will provide financial support to charitable agencies and programs serving the residents of the Allendale area. All donations to the Allendale Community Fund will gain maximum tax advantage. Watch for additional information forthcoming! For more foundation information, click on Grand Haven Foundation or call 616-842-6378
ABC Coalition
The ABC (Allendale Bridging the Community) Coalition is composed of schools, churches, social groups, law enforcement, and others who are concerned for the well being of our community children and parents. A Neighborhood Center is located in the new Township Library, located at 6175 Library Lane. The Center is full of parenting and family materials. For more information, or to become involved, please contact Chuck Bailey at 892-5575. The coalition meets on the second Monday of each month, at noon, at the Township Hall and the meeting is open to the public....anyone interested is encouraged to come!
A helping hand is just a phone call away!
2-1-1 of Ottawa County connects callers to health and human services in the county
American Red Cross, 616-396-6545
Bethany Christian Services, 616-396-0623
Big Brother/Big Sister of the Lake Shore, 231-728-2447
Disability Network/Lakeshore, 616-396-5326
Center for Women in Transition, 616-392-2829
Child and Family Services of Western Michigan Inc., 1-800-848-5991
Community Action House, 616-392-23698
Family Independence Agency, 616-394-7200
First Call links individuals, professionals and businesses with health and human service information, 1-888-353-6717
Goodwill Industries, 616-532-4200
Head Start, 616-396-6105
Health Department, 616-396-5266
Higher Horizons (youth mentoring), 616-395-7195
Hope Network (youth mentoring), 616-837-8591
Hospice, 616-396-2972
Love INC, 616-895-5683
Mel Trotter Ministries, 616-454-8249
North Ottawa County Council on Aging, 616-842-9210
Ottawa County Community Action Agency, 616-393-5697 or 1-800-764-4111
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, 616-455-9200
Statewide Sexual Assault Help Line 1-877-NO-MEANS-NO
United Way, 616-842-7130
YWCA, 616-459-4681

Community Hotlines
Physical Abuse
Protective Services 800-762-8273
Women in Transition 800-848-5991
Runaway Services
The Bridge 616-451-3001
Runaway Assistance 800-292-4517
National Runaway Switchboard 800-786-2929
Mental Health
Mental Health Emergencies 866-512-435
Medical Services/Emergencies
Poison Control Center 800-222-1222
Nurse-on-line0888-663-3664
Holland Hospital 616-392-5141
North Ottawa Hospital 616-842-3600
Zeeland Hospital 616-772-4644
Grand Haven Health Department 616-846-8360
Holland Health Department 616-396-5266
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse Services 800-662-4357
The National Hopeline Network, Depression and suicide issues, 800-784-2433
National Eating Disorders Association 800-931-2237
Legal Services
Legal Aid 800-681-8016
Dispute Resolution 800-873-7658
Disaster Services
Grand Haven Red Cross 616-842-0530
Holland Red Cross 616-396-6545
Shelter
Holland Rescue Mission 616-396-2200
Muskegon Rescue (men) 231-727-6085, (women and children) 231-727-6090
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